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When Michael Jordan was born
This timeline starts in 1963 when Michael Jordan was born February 17 in Brooklyn, New York. The son of James R. Jordan, Sr. and Delores Jordan the family soon decided to move to Wilmington, North Carolina. He was the fourth of five children -
Where he went to high school
Michael Jordan attended Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington -
Earned a scholarship
He earned a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina majoring in cultural geography -
Player of the year award
Won the Naismith and the Wooden College Player of the Year awards Jordan left the University of North Carolina one year before his scheduled graduation and entered the 1984 NBA Draft but returned to complete his degree in 1986 Selected by Chicago Bulls Won the gold medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics -
Rookie of the year
NBA Rookie of the Year The Air Jordan I pair of sneakers, a breakthrough in basketball shoe design, was introduced by Nike -
And he can play D!
NBA Defensive Player of the Year -
The first ring
Finals Most Valuable Player MVP - Chicago Leading scorer in the NBA Finals with 31.3 points per game as the Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 4-1, to win the franchise’s first NBA title. -
Did it Again....
Jordan won his second NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls against the Portland Trail Blazers. He also earned his second finals MVP award averaging an amazing 38 points per game. -
Third times the charm
Finals Most Valuable Player MVP - Averaged NBA Finals record of 41.0 points per game, while collecting 8.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists, in leading the Bulls to their third straight NBA title, the first team in 27 years to win three consecutive titles. October 6, 1993 Michael Jordan stuns the basketball world by retiring but this is short-lived -
Return of the King
Michael Jordan returns to the NBA, this time wearing #45 in honor of his father. The Bulls lost to the Orlando Magic that year in the 95' play-offs. Jordan would switch back to his original #23 the following season. -
No Love for the Glove
Jordan wins his fourth NBA title with the Chicago Bulls and, you guessed it....is once again named finals MVP. The Bulls defeated Gary Payton and the Seattle Super Sonics in a 6 game series. -
The Mailman Don't Deliver on Sunday
Jordan and the Chicago Bulls beat Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz 4-2 in a 6 game series. Jordan also wins his 5th finals MVP award averaging 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists a game. -
2nd Retirement
Jordan announces his retirement from the NBA but he would soon return two years later to play for the Washington Wizards. -
Jordan's Final Game...Really
Jordan played his final NBA game as a Washington Wizard against the 76'ers. Although they lost Jordan received a 3-minute long standing ovation from his teammates, coaches, and a crowd of over 21,000. Jordan would never play another NBA ever again.....Or will he? -
Divorced
He and Juanita divorced on December 29, 2006