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The Life of Michael Jordan

  • Birthday

    Birthday
    Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan was born Febuary 17th, 1963. He was born at Brooklyn, New York. His parents are James R. Jordan, Sr., and Delores Jordan.
  • Basketball Scholarship

    Basketball Scholarship
    He earned a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina. He majored in cultural geography. He is going to the NBA.
  • Chi-Town-Bound

    Chi-Town-Bound
    Michael Jordan was selected third over-all in the 1984 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He did really good with the Bulls. He didnt play with the Bulls for his whole NBA career.
  • Rookie

    Rookie
    Michael Jordan is the NBA Rookie of the year. He will be the best player in the NBA. Nobody will take his spot.
  • He can Play Defensive

    He can Play Defensive
    Michael Jordan has played the best defence. NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He could break down other players.
  • The First Ring

    The First Ring
    In 1991 Jordan won his first NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls. He was also named the Finals MVP, his first of 6. It took him seven years to get his first ring. It wont be the last one he gets.
  • Did it Again

    Did it Again
    Finals Most Valuable Player MVP Michael Jordan. He was also was Chicago Leading scorer in the NBA Finals with 31.3 points per game.The Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 4-1, to win the franchise’s first NBA title.
  • Third Time's the Charm

    Third Time's the Charm
    Jordan won his third straight championshipt beating the Phoenix Suns in a 6 game series. He once again earned the finals MVP award. But this time he was averaging 8.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 41 points.
  • Return of the King

    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

    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. He retired to play baseball.
  • The Mailman Don't Deliver on Sunday

    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. Now thats a good game.
  • Repeat the 3-Peat

    Repeat the 3-Peat
    6th Ring
    Jordan wins his 6th and final NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz 4-2 in a 6 game series for the second year in a row and Jordan was named finals MVP for the 6th time.
  • 2nd Retirement

    2nd Retirement
    <ahref='http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/games/2003-04-16-wizards-sixers-jorday_x.htm' >Last game</a> Jordan announces his retirement from the NBA but he would soon return two years later to play for the Washington Wizards. They lost 107-87. He walked of the court waving.
  • Jordan's Final Game

    Jordan's Final Game
    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.
  • Divorced

    Divorced
    <ahref='http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20005580,00.html' >Divorced </a> Michael Jordan and Juanita got divorced on December 29, 2006. They were married for 17 years. They had one child.