Born in Brooklyn in 1963, Jordan grew to 10 cm and became a star at Laney High School. Won NCAA championship as freshman at North Carolina in 1982. Selected third overall by Chicago Bulls in 1984 NBA draft
LeBron James became NBA's all-time leading scorer with 40,000 career points. Michael Jordan won 6 NBA championships with Chicago Bulls. James reached 40,000 career points milestone in March 2024. Jordan became first American athlete to own Charlotte Hornets
1996 live-action/animated sports comedy directed by Joe Pytka. First Warner Bros. Feature Animation film, released November 15, 1996. Grossed over $250 million worldwide, highest-grossing basketball film until 2022
Michael Jordan leads with six NBA championships and exceptional athleticism. Magic Johnson excels with his passing abilities and unique strategy. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's hook shot and dedication to the sport are legendary. Larry Bird is known for his exceptional three-point shooting. Hakeem Olajuwon's perimeter shooting and dunking skills are legendary
Nike launched Air Jordan in 1985 for Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. The "Jumpman" logo originated from Jordan's 1984 Olympics photo. Nike signed Jordan for $2.5 million in 1984, three times NBA's highest deal. The first Air Jordan sold out at 50,000 pairs, generating $150 million
Born in 1963 in Brooklyn, Jordan grew to become a star basketball player. Played college basketball at North Carolina, winning national championship in 1982. Graduated with geography degree in 1986