Michael Jordan

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Gender:
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Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York
Birth Name:
Michael Jeffrey Jordan
AKA:
Air Jordan, MJ, Jordan
Claimed to be the best basketball player of all time,Michael Jordan has done things other players have only dreamed of doing. Also called Air Jordan, for his high-flying and gravity defying abilities, he is a legend. Five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (1987-88, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1995-96, 1997-98)

Ten-time All-NBA First Team selection (1986-87 to 1992-93, 1995-96 to 1997-98)

Selected in 1996 as one of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History"

A member of six Chicago Bulls NBA championship teams (1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1995-96, 1996-97 and 1997-98)





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Six-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player

The 1987-88 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and record nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection (1987-88 to 1992-93, 1995-96 to 1997-98)

Entering 2002-03, ranked first in NBA history in scoring average (31.0 ppg), second in steals (2,391), fourth in points (30,652) and in field-goals made (11,513), fifth in free-throws made (7,061), sixth in field-goals attempted (23,010) and eighth in free-throws attempted (8,448)

Closed the 1997-98 season as the Bulls' all-time franchise leader in points, rebounds (5,836), assists (5,012), steals, games (930), field-goals made and attempted and free-throws made and attempted (8,115)

Holds the NBA record for most seasons leading the league in scoring (10)

Shares the NBA record with Wilt Chamberlain for most consecutive seasons leading the league in scoring (seven, 1986-87 to 1992-93)

Holds the NBA record for most consecutive games scoring in double-digits (842)

Holds the NBA record for most seasons leading the league in field-goals made (10) and attempted (10)

Led the NBA in steals in 1987-88 (3.16 spg), 1989-90 (2.77 spg) and 1992-93 (2.83 spg)

Holds the NBA single-game records for most free-throws made in one half (20 against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92) and most most free-throws attempted in one half (23 in the same game)

Shares the NBA single-game records for most free-throws made in one quarter (14 against the Utah Jazz on 11/15/89 and against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92) and most free-throws attempted in one quarter (23 against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92)

Holds the NBA Finals record for highest single-series scoring average (41.0 ppg in 1993)

Entering the 2002-03 season, ranks as the all-time NBA Finals leader in three-pointers made (42), second in three-point attempts (114), third in points (1,176), fourth in steals (62), fifth in field-goals made (438), sixth in assists (209) and free-throws made (258), seventh in field-goals attempted (911) and eighth in free-throws attempted (320)

Holds the NBA Playoffs record for highest career scoring average (33.4 ppg)

Established an NBA Playoffs record with 63 points against the Boston Celtics on 5/20/86

Entering the 2002-03 season ranks as the all-time NBA Playoffs leader in field-goals attempted (4,497), free-throws made (1,463) and attempted (1,766), second in steals (376) and field-goals made (2,188), fifth in assists (1,022), seventh in three-point attempts (446) and ninth in three-pointers made (148)

Recorded two playoff career triple-doubles, both against the New York Knicks (5/9/89 and 6/2/93)

Participated in 13 NBA All-Star Games (1985, 1987-1993, 1996-98, 2002-03), starting 13 times, and missed another due to injury

Named the MVP of the 1988, 1996 and 1998 NBA All-Star Games

All-time NBA All-Star Game leader in steals (35) and ranks second in field-goal attempts (206), third in points (242), fourth in scoring average (20.2 ppg), and eighth in assists (52)

Notched the first triple-double in All-Star Game history, with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, in the 1997 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland

Won the Slam Dunk Contest in 1987 and 1988, also participating in 1985

Notched his 28th career triple-double, with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, against the Toronto Raptors on 4/14/97

Returned from retirement against the Indiana Pacers on 3/19/95 and posted 19 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals in 95 minutes

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    9.5 Superb
    the greatest basketball player to ever play the game and haller famer and a man that made a dynasty hide show

    michle jordan can be describe as alot the greatest basketball player a man apart a huge dystasty that went on to win like 7 championships in the 90s and he made the famous air jordans that are the best selling sport shoes. he had alot of great moments in the finals and slam dunk champion on two acations 2 time mvp. and he was huge college basketball star for north calrolina. and is number two on the list for the most 40 point games. i think he has done alot for basketball. michle jordan concird the greatest ever i belive that fraise

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    Incredible player hide show

    Michael Jordan is perhaps the greatest NBA player to have ever touched a basketball. When he was younger, in high school, he was said not to be good enough for his high school team and responded by working diligently to improve and eventually become a member of the North Carolina Tar Heels. He had enormous success at UNC, and was drafted into the NBA by the Chicago Bulls. Along with Scottie Pippin, the two would form a dynamic duo that would lead to an eventual six NBA Championships and named one of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History." He also stepped into baseball, with not nearly as much success.

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    The best. Someone once said: "Tonight I've seen God playing basketball" hide show

    Jordan was the greatest basketball player to ever grace the face of the earth. And contrary to what some people on this site say, he could pass the ball and his ability to make other players better, on top of his obvious scoring abilities, is what makes him the greatest player ever. Also did I mention his Defensive Player of the Year Award. I believe there are players nowadays that have many of the physical abilities that jordan did, such as kobe bryant, but kobe can't lead a team like jordan could. Jordan made Scotty Pippen an amazing player, without jordan he was good at best. No one is currently better then jordan, and no one has ever been as good as jordan. He is the greatest.

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    Jordan the best of all time. hide show

    Michael Jordan is the greatest clutch player in NBA history. He seized at every moment at came up huge in every game he ever played in. He won 6 NBA Championship's a great stat that is one of the best of all time, and he won 5 NBA MVP awards. I remember seeing the 1998 Finals when he beat the Jazz single handedly. That was amazing, Jordan IMO is the best basketball player to ever put on a show for the fans. He never disappointed when you saw him on that court. And that's why he is one of the greatest of all time.

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    Wow, Michael Jordan. The most iconic Athlete in my time. This man owns 6 rings. Truly a remakable feat. Oh the slam dunks the defensive plays. So much about him. Till this day im shocked when i here when he didnt make his high school basketball team. How do you not choose him. Come on now a 5 time MVP. It doesnt get better then that. Then comes the part when he joined baseball. Not the greatest decision ever, but hey everyone makes a mistake here and their. But the success of Air jordan still leaves me in awe. Best player in the game. period.

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