The Life of Michael Jordan

Michaels Sophmore Year

Mar 3, 1878

MIcheal Jordan was a sophmore in high school when he was cut from his high school team. He was not happy when he was cut. That made him work a lot hader. This event in his life might of made him the best player to ever play.

Birthday

Feb 17, 1963

Micheal Jordan was Born on February 17 1963. Micheal is the son of Deloris Peoples and James Jordan. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Played Collage basketball at North Caroline

Aug 3, 1981

Micheal Jordan went to the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill. He made his decision to go there becasue he loved there coach Dean Smith. He was not liked right away by Dean Smith.

Named first team All American

Mar 3, 1982

In 1982 Michael Jordan was named first team All American. This was one of the first big accomplishment of his career. This is a really big honor to be named a first team All American

National Player of the Year

Mar 30, 1984

Michael Jordan was named the National Player of the Year in 1984. This award is only giving out to one player. It is given to the best player in college.

Drafted

Jul 6, 1984

Michael Jordan was drafted in 1984. He was the third overall pick. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls.

Signed with Nike

Oct 4, 1984

In Jordan rookie year he signed with Nike. In his rookie year he wore red Air Jordans that he got fined for every game for wearing. Today Air Jordans are one of the top selling shoes. For Nike it was one the biggest signing of all time

Play his first NBA game

Oct 19, 1984

On October 19, 1984 Michael Jordan played in his first NBA game. He scored 16 points, 7 assists, and pulled down 6 rebound.

NBA Rookie of the Year

Jul 3, 1985

In Michael Jordan's rookie year he won the Rookie of the Year. It is given to the best rookie in the NBA. This is just one of the many awards that Jordan won in his career.

Dunk Champion

Feb 5, 1987

Jordan won his first NBA dunk competion in 1987. He is know as one of the best dunkers to ever play the game. He also won the NBA all star MVP that year.

First Champioship

Jun 30, 1991

1991 Micheal won his first NBA championship. This is when people really started to think that he could end up being a super star in the league. This was Jordans first of many champioships that he won.

NBA Finals MVP

Jun 30, 1991

Jordan won his first NBA finals MVP in 1991. He led everyone in scoring in that series. He was also second in assists in the finals

The Desision

Mar 5, 1994

Jordan decided to retire from the NBA and follow his dads dream of having his son play in the MLB. Michael never played the the MLB he only played in the minor leages. He is one of the few multi sports players.

The Return

Jan 5, 1995

Jordan decided to stop playing baseball. He would return to the chicago bulls onse again. He would return and win another championship. Jordan ended up with six NBA champioships in his career.

Billionaire

Mar 1, 2015

Jordan became a billionaire in 2015. He owns two NBA teams. He is know as the best NBA player ever.