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Michael Jordan Is Born
Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New york to parents Deloris and James R Jordan. He grew up with four brothers and sisters. His family moved to north Carolina when he was young -
Jordan gets cut from basketball team
In his sophmore year, Micheal Jordan was cut from the varsity baslketball tesam because he was too short to play standing at 5'11 -
Jordan Goes to college
Micheal jordan accepts a scolarship to the university of North Carolina where he majored in cultural geography. He was a very talented college player and won player of the year twice, winning one championship. -
Release of Air jordans
MJ made a partnership with two men at nike who helped him get the shoes on the market. The first pair was red, whit, and black -
Jordan gets drafted to the Nba
micheal Left college one year earlyu because he went to play in the NBA. He was selected 3rd overall by the Chicago Bulls. -
Jordans Rookie Season
During his first NBA season, jordan averaged 28.2 points and was selected by fans to participate in the allstar game. Jordan would go on to win the rookie of the year title. -
First of many
The bulls ahd made it to the NBA finals to face the lakers. The bulls won the series and jordan made a huge impact, with an average of 30 points per game. jordan also won MVP this season. -
Jordan's First retirement
Jordan announced his retirement, citing a loss of desire to play the game. Jordan later stated that the murder of his father earlier in the year also shaped his decision. -
Jordan's Baseball Debut
After he retired, micheal Jordan decided to ppresue another dream of his, play in the MLB. He signed a contract with the Chicago White Socks. He played mainly in the minors with only 3HR's, 51RBI's, and 111 Strikeouts. -
Jordans First hit the stores.
Nike were the first company to put Jordans in the stores. They were a big hit to consumers since day one. the first shoe was priced at 65 dollars. -
"Im Back"
Jordan announced that he was retiring from his baseball career to return to the NBA. He found the passion for the game which he lost many years befor. -
Making History
Micheal jordan won the Nba finals six times, and each time won the MVP. he set the record of this with the second place only at 3 -
Second Retirement
Jordan retired for a second time. Some reasons because of this were the contract expiration of scottie pipen, and the owner induced lockout of Nba players -
Jordans second return
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 911 attacks -
Jordans "six rings shoe"
The six ring shoe is a combination of all of the shoes that MJ wore during his 6 NBA titles. These shoes were one of the top sellers of all time. they made a pair in six different colors representing the teams that the bulls beat. -
Money, Money, Money
Jordan is said to have sold/ made a net worth of 2.6 billion doollars alone on shoes -
Sponsoring big names
Air Jordans sponsor many big names in the NBA including Jimmy Butler, Carmelo Anthony, and Russel Westbrook. Not only does he represent basketball players, but alos many other sports like Boxing, football and baseball. -
The future for Jordan and his shoes
Michael Jordan today is a part owner of the charlotte Hornets and is the second biggest share holder with them. His shoes are still the top market for athletes professional or not, and his legacy will nmever be forgotten.
