Michael Jordan by Asa and Zach

Birth

Feb 17, 1963

Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on February 17, 1963.

1984 NBA Draft

Jun 19, 1984

Michael Jordan was drafted 3rd overall in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.

First Awards

1985

Jordan received his first NBA awards after his first season (1984-85 season). He was named to the All-NBA Second Team and won the Rookie of the Year Award.

First MVP and DPOY

1988

Jordan won his first of 5 Most Valuable Player Awards and Defensive Player of the Year in 1988. He averaged 35 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and almost 2 blocks a game.

First NBA Championship and Finals MVP

Jun 12, 1991

Michael Jordan won his first of 6 NBA Championships and the Finals MVP with the Chicago Bulls.

First Retirement from NBA

Aug 6, 1993

Michael Jordan quit basketball for the first time in 1993. He claimed he lost his desire to play the game.

Stint with Minor League Baseball

Feb 7, 1994

Jordan shocked the sports world when he signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox. He wanted to pursue the sport his father envisioned him pursuing.

First Return to the NBA

Mar 18, 1995

Jordan left baseball during the ongoing MLB strike and wanted to avoid being a replacement player. He returned to the NBA with a two-word press release, "I'm back." He rejoined the 31-31 Chicago Bulls.

Second Retirement from NBA

Jan 13, 1999

Jordan retired from the NBA because of Phil Jackson's coaching contract was expiring as well as the pending departures of teammates Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman.

Third and Final Return to the NBA

Sep 25, 2001

Jordan announced he was returning to the NBA for the final time and signed with the Washington Wizards.

Retirement from Basketball For Good

Apr 16, 2003

Jordan played his final game in the NBA for the Washington Wizards scoring 13 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.