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  He was born in Brooklyn, New York
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  The Sporting News named Jordan College Player of the Year after the 1982-1983 season.
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  In the 1984 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls immediately took Jordan
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  Jordan had been named to the 1984 Olympic basketball team.
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  By February 1985, Jordan had played well enough to earn a spot in the NBA All - Star Game as the only a rookie starter.
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  MIchael won his first NBA Championship with the Bulls in 1991.
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  He becomes the first player to be named NBA Finals MVP three years in a row.
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  He annouces his retirement from the NBA.