For other uses, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation).
Jordan in 2014
Position
Minority owner
League
NBA
Born
(1963-02-17) February 17, 1963 (age 61) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight
216 lb (98 kg)[a]
High school
Emsley A. Laney (Wilmington, North Carolina)
College
North Carolina (1981–1984)
NBA draft
1984: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Playing career
1984–1993, 1995–1998, 2001–2003
Position
Shooting guard / small forward
Number
23, 12,[b] 45
1984–1993, 1995–1998
Chicago Bulls
2001–2003
Washington Wizards
6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998)
6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998)
5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998)
14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998, 2002, 2003)
3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)
10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998)
All-NBA Second Team (1985)
NBA Defensive Player of the Y •
Michael Jackson
American singer (1958–2009)
For other uses, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation).
"King of Pop" redirects here. For other uses, see King of Pop (disambiguation).
Michael Jackson
Jackson in 1988
Born
Michael Joseph Jackson
(1958-08-29)August 29, 1958
Gary, Indiana, US
Died
June 25, 2009(2009-06-25) (aged 50)
Los Angeles, California, US
Cause of death
Cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol intoxication
Burial place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, US
Other names
Michael Joe Jackson
Occupations
Singer
songwriter
dancer
philanthropist
record producer
Spouses
Lisa Marie Presley
(m. 1994; div. 1996)
Debbie Rowe
(m. 1996; div. 2000)
Children
3, including Paris
Parents
Family
Jackson family
Awards
Full list
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
Vocals
Discography
Years active
1964–2009
Labels
Formerly of
The Jackson 5
Mu
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Michael Jordan
1963–present
Latest News: Michael Jordan Completes Sale of Hornets
Basketball icon Michael Jordan officially sold his majority ownership in the Charlotte Hornets NBA team on August 3. The team was sold for an estimated $3 billion, more than 10 times the $275 million Jordan purchased it for in 2010. The Hornets made the playoffs only three times under Jordan’s leadership. “I’m excited about the future of the team and will continue to support the organization and the community in my new role in the years ahead,” said Jordan, who kept a minority stake in the franchise.
Who Is Michael Jordan?
Michael Jordan is a former professional basketball player, American Olympic athlete, businessperson, and actor. Considered one of the best basketball players ever, he dominated the sport from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships and earned the league’s MVP Award five times. With five regular-season MVPs and three All-Star MVPs, Jordan became the most decorated player in the NBA.