La Vanguardia: Michael B. Jordan, actor, 39 años: “Crecimos siendo muy pobres. De mayor entendí por qué una vez dormimos en la cocina con el horno abierto”
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Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman, former professional basketball player, and former baseball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan is regarded as one of the most influential sports figures in history and is considered by many to be…
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Born 17 February 1963 · Q41421
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2026· 46 entries
Fox News: Iran attacks U.S. forces in Jordan after American strikes on missile launchers: Source
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Turf Show Times: Aaron Donald’s return to Rams is like Michael Jordan and Bulls
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FOX Sports: How Aaron Donald Can Mimic Michael Jordan With His Rams Reunion
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Ambito: Subastan la Ferrari de Michael Jordan que estuvo escondida durante 25 años: cuánto vale
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Daily Mail: Michael Jordan's team issues worrying statement on health of NASCAR star a week after violent crash as he misses Daytona race
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ESPN: Jordan Rodgers pulls pints in Dublin bar ahead of North Carolina-TCU
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Athlon Sports: Air Jordan 17 'Copper' Wizards-Era Luxury, First AJ17 Retro, Croc-Embossed Leather: Where to Buy
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BBC: Out of Matt's shadow and meeting Michael Jordan - Alex Fitzpatrick's rise
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“Sınırlar da korkular gibi genellikle illüzyondan ibarettir.”
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“Kariyerim boyunca 9000'den fazla şut kaçırdım. Neredeyse 300 maç kaybettim, 26 kere maçı kazandırmak için son şut bana verildi ve kaçırdım! Hayatımda tekrar, tekrar ve tekrar başarısız oldum. Ve işte bu yüzden başardım.”
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“I'm retired 99.9%. Of course, there always is that .1%.”
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“Bir gün NBA'e gideceğim dediğimde herkes bana gülmüştü. Şimdi hepsinin evinde posterlerim var.”
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“Yetenek maçı kazandırır ama zeka ve takım oyunu şampiyonluğu.”
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“All star maçlarının birinde bile oynamak büyük bir gurur.”
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“Herkes bir gün Michael Jordan olmak istiyor, Bense her gün Michael Jordan olmak zorundayım.”
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“Citation de Magic Johnson sur Jordan.”
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“I'm back for the second time.”
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“Hayatım boyunca hata üstüne hata, hata ve hata yaptım bu yüzden başardım.”
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“(en) There's Michael Jordan and then there is the rest of us.”
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“Ben sahada 5 kişiyi nasıl geçeceğimi değil, o beş kişinin beni nasıl durduracağını düşünürüm.”
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“I've reached the pinnacle of my career. I just feel that I don't have anything else to prove. When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense of 'to prove something' as a basketball player, it's time for me to move away from the game of basketball.”
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“(Because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion)”
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“Çünkü sınırlar korkular gibidir, genellikle sadece illüzyonlardan ibaretlerdir.”
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“El talento gana partidos, pero el trabajo en equipo y la inteligencia ganan campeonatos».[Talent wins games , but teamwork and intelligence win championships].”
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“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying [no hard work]. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. (p. 20, 24)”
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“Opis: o ewentualnym następcy Jordana.”
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“Opis: o szacunku okazywanym innym graczom.”
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“Michael Jordan jest w Paryżu. To dużo więcej niż papież. To Bóg we własnej osobie.”
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“Opis: odpowiedź na pytanie Larry’ego Kinga, czy chce, aby Jordan grał dalej.”
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“I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
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“…he is so strong that he can shoot and score with people actually having their hands on the ball, as Ehlo did that time…”
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“build trust and respect between communities and law enforcement.”
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cubuffs.com: Mahoney, Bolles, Burilovic and Jordan Make An Appearance At Fall Sports Media Day - University of Colorado Athletics
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Yahoo Sports: "She has taken the Michael Jordan model" - Dan Dakich claims only Caitlin Clark has acted like a pro amid the league's messiest month
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Spectrum News: Jordan Morgan’s killer sentenced to life in prison in 2022 shooting
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WWD: Comme des Garçons' Monochromatic Air Jordan 11s Are Coming in September — and They're Not as Expensive as You Might Think
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The Miami Hurricane: Miami Hurricanes RB Jordan Lyle arrested on charges of reckless driving and fleeing authorities
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WWD: This Air Jordan 12 Calls Back to the Time Michael Jordan Reffed a Game Between NBA Players an Sumo Wrestlers
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The Guardian: Space Jam review – Michael Jordan’s 90s merch-hocking basketball blockbuster rises again
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The Guardian: Michael Jordan’s second act: how the Jumpman became Nascar’s hottest owner
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Snopes.com rated the claim “Actor Michael B. Jordan criticized and rejected Kim Kardashian, who asked if he was single following his March 2026 Oscar win for best actor.” False.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “Footage from NASCAR's Daytona 500 victory celebration on Feb. 15, 2026, authentically depicted NBA legend Michael Jordan touching the backside of driver Tyler Reddick's young son.” True.
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Snopes rated the claim “Footage from NASCAR's Daytona 500 victory celebration on Feb. 15, 2026, authentically depicted NBA legend Michael Jordan touching the backside of driver Tyler Reddick's young son.” True.
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Snopes rated the claim “In January 2026, NBA legend Michael Jordan said he couldn't see why people would vote for a Democrat again, adding, "All they want to do is protest and riot. Maybe they should try doing their jobs instead."” Originated as Satire.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “In January 2026, NBA legend Michael Jordan said he couldn't see why people would vote for a Democrat again, adding, "All they want to do is protest and riot. Maybe they should try doing their jobs instead."” Originated as Satire.
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2025· 9 entries
The Guardian: Nascar settles antitrust lawsuit with Michael Jordan–backed team after bruising trial
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The Guardian: Why is Michael Jordan suing Nascar? The blockbuster antitrust trial, explained
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The Guardian: Michael Jordan tells court he ‘wasn’t afraid’ of Nascar in antitrust trial
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Snopes.com rated the claim “In December 2025, basketball legend Michael Jordan announced he was walking away from the Democratic Party, saying he "just can't do it anymore."” False.
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Snopes rated the claim “In December 2025, basketball legend Michael Jordan announced he was walking away from the Democratic Party, saying he "just can't do it anymore."” False.
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The Guardian: LeBron James discusses relationship with Michael Jordan: ‘We don’t talk’
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Snopes rated the claim “Basketball legend Michael Jordan reconnected with and renovated the home of his 80-year-old former high school janitor, Mr. Wilson.” False.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Michael Jordan calls for ban of pride flag at sports and schools” Satire Site.
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Reported net worth: $3.8B (as of 2025).
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2024· 9 entries
PolitiFact rated the claim ““Michael Jordan turns down $100 million Disney deal, declares he won’t work for wokeness.”” False.
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Snopes rated the claim “The all-time great basketball player Michael Jordan endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.” False.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “The all-time great basketball player Michael Jordan endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.” False.
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PolitiFact rated the claim “Michael Jordan endorsed Donald Trump for president in the 2024 election.” False.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “Michael Jordan said, "If these kids can afford $8 cups of coffee, they can afford to pay their own student loans."” Labeled Satire.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Michael Jordan said "If these kids can afford $8 cups of coffee, they can afford to pay their own student loans."” Satire Origin.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Michael Jordan Rejected A 400 Million Dollar Offer from Disney Over Woke Ideologies” Claim = AI.
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PolitiFact rated the claim ““Michael Jordan rejects $400 million Disney offer, stating, ‘I do not collaborate with companies aligned with woke ideologies.’”” False.
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The Guardian: Kidd says Doncic deserves comparison with Michael Jordan after scoring heroics
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2023· 4 entries
The Guardian: Michael Jordan’s Last Dance trainers fetch auction record $2.2m
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The Guardian: Air review – Ben Affleck’s slippery tale of how Nike signed Michael Jordan
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Jordan finalized the sale of his majority stake to Plotkin and Rick Schnall, ending his 13-year tenure as majority owner, although he kept a minority stake and still served as an alternate governor
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Jordan finalized the sale of his majority stake to Plotkin and Rick Schnall, ending his 13-year tenure as majority owner, although he kept a minority stake
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2021· 1 entry
A ticket stub from the game sold at auction for $264,000, setting a record for a collectible ticket stub
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2020· 1 entry
Jordan and NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin announced they would be fielding a NASCAR Cup Series team with Bubba Wallace driving, beginning competition in the 2021 season
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2019· 2 entries
Jordan became a grandfather when his daughter Jasmine gave birth to a son, whose father is professional basketball player Rakeem Christmas
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In 2019, Jordan became a grandfather when his daughter Jasmine gave birth to a son, whose father is professional basketball player Rakeem Christmas.
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2016· 3 entries
President Barack Obama awarded Jordan the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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President Barack Obama honored Jordan with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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“Michael Jordan: ‘I can no longer stay silent’, The Undefeated (July 25, 2016)”
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2014· 2 entries
Prieto gave birth to identical twin daughters
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Became the first billionaire player in NBA history
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2013· 1 entry
That the two were expecting their first child together
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2012· 1 entry
Jordan listed the mansion for sale in 2012.
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2011· 1 entry
Jordan proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, on Christmas 2011, and they were married on April 27, 2013, at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.
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2010· 2 entries
“Jordan's reply to Jay Leno's question, 2010”
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Ron Shelton, director of Jordan Rides the Bus, said that he began working on the documentary believing that the NBA had suspended him, but that research "convinced [him it] was nonsense"
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2009· 2 entries
“Hall of Fame induction address, 2009”
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For his individual career, and in 2010 as part of the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team ("The Dream Team")
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2008· 1 entry
The Make-A-Wish Foundation named Jordan its Chief Wish Ambassador in 2008.
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2006· 8 entries
Commenting that the decision was made "mutually and amicably"
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A judge in Cook County, Illinois, determined that Jordan did not owe his alleged former lover Karla Knafel $5 million in a breach of contract claim
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Jordan bought a minority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats (known as the Hornets since 2013), becoming the team's second-largest shareholder behind majority owner Robert L
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In 2006, Jordan and his wife Juanita pledged $5 million to Chicago's Hales Franciscan High School.
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“…Daugherty grabbed him, and Jordan put it in anyway - he is unbelievable.”
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And bought a controlling interest in 2010, before selling his majority stake in 2023
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They again filed for divorce and were granted a dissolution of marriage on December 29, 2006, commenting that the decision was made "mutually and amicably".
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On July 21, 2006, a judge in Cook County, Illinois, determined that Jordan did not owe his alleged former lover Karla Knafel $5 million in a breach of contract claim.
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2005· 2 entries
Jordan discussed his gambling with Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes: Yeah, I've gotten myself into situations where I would not walk away and I've pushed the envelope
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“How to be like Mike (2005)”
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2003· 4 entries
Wizards owner Abe Pollin fired Jordan from the role
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Even though Jordan never played for the team
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Jordan became the first 40-year-old to tally 43 points in an NBA game
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Jordan passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leading scorer in All-Star Game history, a record since broken by Kobe Bryant and LeBron James
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2002· 3 entries
Citing irreconcilable differences, but reconciled shortly thereafter
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Jordan was selected to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team and named the greatest athlete in ACC history
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The Jordans filed for divorce on January 4, 2002, citing irreconcilable differences, but reconciled shortly thereafter.
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2001· 4 entries
Jordan announced his return to the NBA to play for the Washington Wizards, indicating his intention to donate his salary as a player to a relief effort for the victims of the September 11 attacks
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Played for Washington Wizards (2001–2003) — 142 appearances, 3015 goals.
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From 2001 to 2014, Jordan hosted an annual golf tournament, the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, that raised money for various charities.
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Joined Washington Wizards in 2001.
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2000· 3 entries
Jordan returned to the NBA not as a player but as part owner and president of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards
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In 2000, Jordan endorsed the presidential campaign of Democrat Bill Bradley, the first time that he publicly supported a candidate.
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“Michael Jordan to the Max (Film, 2000)”
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1999· 4 entries
“Statement of 1999-02-18 Classic NBA Quotes: Michael Jordan. NBA Encyclopedia. NBA Media Ventures. Retrieved on 2006-11-22.”
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An ESPN survey of journalists, athletes and other sports figures ranked Jordan the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century
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Then returned for two NBA seasons from 2001 to 2003 as a member of the Washington Wizards
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Jordan was named the 20th century's greatest North American athlete by ESPN and was second to Babe Ruth on the Associated Press' list of athletes of the century
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1998· 3 entries
Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1998).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (1998).
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Jordan told Washington Wizards then-owner Abe Pollin: "If you can't make a profit, you should sell your team
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1996· 10 entries
Awarded 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1996).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1996).
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Awarded Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award (1996).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (1996).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (1996).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1996).
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Selected on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021
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And selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021
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Jordan founded a Chicago-area Boys & Girls Club and dedicated it to his father
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1995· 6 entries
Jordan announced his comeback to the NBA in a two-word press release: "I'm back
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And 2006 that Jordan's 1993 retirement was a secret suspension by the league for gambling, but the rumor spread widely
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“Announcing his return to the Bulls (1995-03-18), Classic NBA Quotes: Michael Jordan. NBA Encyclopedia. NBA Media Ventures. Retrieved on 2006-11-22.”
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Played for Chicago Bulls (1995–1998) — 263 appearances, 7736 goals.
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And led them to three more championships in 1996, 1997, and 1998, as well as a then-record 72 regular season wins in the 1995–96 NBA season
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Joined Chicago Bulls in 1995.
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1994· 4 entries
“Jordan, Michael. I Can't Accept Not Trying : Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, 1994. p. 129”
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Played for Scottsdale Scorpions (1994–1994).
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Played for Birmingham Barons (1994–1995).
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Jordan played for the Birmingham Barons, a Double-A minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, batting
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1993· 8 entries
Jordan announced his retirement, saying that he lost his desire to play basketball
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At a highway rest area in Lumberton, North Carolina, by two teenagers, Daniel Green and Larry Martin Demery, who carjacked his Lexus
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (1993).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1993).
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Awarded Best NBA Player ESPY Award (1993).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1993).
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Awarded Best Male Athlete ESPY Award (1993).
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“Announcing his retirement from the Bulls (1993-10-06) Classic NBA Quotes: Michael Jordan. NBA Encyclopedia. NBA Media Ventures. Retrieved on 2006-11-24.”
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1992· 5 entries
Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1992).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1992).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1992).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (1992).
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Jordan, now an NBA player, was a member of the "Dream Team", which included Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
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1991· 10 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Chicago Bulls (1991).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1991).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1991).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1991).
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Awarded Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (1991).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (1991).
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Knafel claimed Jordan promised her $5 million for remaining silent and agreeing not to file a paternity suit after Knafel learned she was pregnant in 1991; a DNA test showed that Jordan was not the father of the child.
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In 1991, Jordan purchased a lot in Highland Park, Illinois, where he planned to build a 56,000-square-foot (5,200 m2) mansion.
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Jordan purchased a lot in Highland Park, Illinois, where he planned to build a 56,000-square-foot (5,200 m2) mansion
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And followed that with titles in 1992 and 1993, securing a three-peat
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1990· 5 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Chicago Bulls (1990).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1990).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1990).
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Jordan scored a career-high 69 points in a 117–113 road win over the Cavaliers
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In 1990, Jordan declined to endorse Democratic candidate Harvey Gantt, reportedly remarking, "Republicans buy sneakers, too." In The Last Dance, Jordan confirmed he made the comment on a team bus but clarified it was intended as a joke, adding that he did not view himself as a political activist.
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1989· 4 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Chicago Bulls (1989).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1989).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1989).
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Jordan married Juanita Vanoy at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas on September 2, 1989.
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1988· 7 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Chicago Bulls (1988).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (1988).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1988).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (1988).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (1988).
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Awarded NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (1988).
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Jordan was honored with the NBA Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards
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1987· 3 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with Chicago Bulls (1987).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (1987).
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And 1988, is credited by many people with having influenced a generation of young players
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1986· 3 entries
Bird described him as "God disguised as Michael Jordan"
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Studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Arts (1981–1986).
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When he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography
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1985· 3 entries
When Jordan shook the arena during a Nike exhibition game in Trieste, Italy, by shattering the glass of the backboard with a dunk
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Awarded NBA All-Rookie Team (1985).
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Awarded NBA Rookie of the Year Award (1985).
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1984· 9 entries
Awarded John R. Wooden Award (1984).
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Won Oscar Robertson Trophy (1984).
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Awarded Naismith College Player of the Year (1984).
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Awarded Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year (1984).
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Awarded ACC Athlete of the Year (1984).
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Joined Chicago Bulls in 1984.
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Played for Chicago Bulls (1984–1993) — 667 appearances, 21541 goals.
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Jordan left North Carolina a year before his scheduled graduation to enter the 1984 NBA draft
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Was named the national college player of the year and was selected by the Bulls with the third overall pick of the 1984 NBA draft
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1983· 1 entry
Joined United States Basketball in 1983.
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1981· 2 entries
Played for North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball (1981–1984).
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Joined North Carolina in 1981.
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1980· 1 entry
Accepted a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in cultural geography
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1968· 1 entry
The family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina
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1963· 2 entries
At Cumberland Hospital in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, to bank employee Deloris (née Peoples) and equipment supervisor James R
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Born 1963-02-17.
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