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Michael was born in Brooklyn, New York to parents James and Dolores
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Shortly after Michael was born he and his family moved to North Carolina where Michael attented Emsley A. Laney Highschool and started his organized basketball career. *Michael Jordan didn't get cut from his highschool team as the legend goes! He was only cut from the varsity level during his second year as a 6' 1'' shooting guard. He grew four inches as a sophomore!
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Michael attented the University of North Carolina on a baskteball scholarship. Three years later in 84' he won the Naismith and Wooden College player of the year award.
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Michael Jordan was selected third over-all in the 1984 NBA draft by The Chicago Bulls, the team he would eventually go on to build a dynasty for...
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In 1985 Michael won rookie of the year averaging 28.2 points per game and making his presence known very early in his career.
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In 1988 Jordan won his first and only Defensive Player of the Year award. Jordan was also named to the NBA all defensive first team 9 times throughout his career.
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In 1991 Jordan won his first NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls. He was also named the Finals MVP, his first of 6.
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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.
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Jordan won his third straight championshipt beating the Phoenix Suns in a 6 game series. He once again earned the finals MVP award, this time averaging 8.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 41 points!
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After winning his third title Jordan shocks the world by announcing his retiremenet from the NBA to play baseball.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jordan announces his retirement from the NBA but he would soon return two years later to play for the Washington Wizards.
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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?
