Michael Jordan's top 56 moments of his career in honor of his 56th birthday Posted Feb 17, 2019 Michael Jordan turned 56 Sunday. It’s the day his Hornets franchise hosted the NBA All-Star Game. It’s a day of celebration and reflection, of milestones and memories. 6. College champion: An NCAA championship game packed with big-name players featured Jordan capping a wonderful freshman season by calmly sticking a wing jumper with 15 seconds left. (Chicago Tribune)