Michael Jordan Basketball News & Bio

Name: Michael Jordan Hometown: Wilmington, NC High School: Laney Born: February 17, 1963 (62) Height/Weight: 6-6, 195 Position: G/F Notes: UNC 1982 NCAA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, 6x NBA Champion, Basketball Hall of Fame, G.O.A.T., 1981 McDonald's All-American Related: Dean Shaffer | James Worthy | Jim Braddock | Jimmy Black

Did Dean Smith's System Hinder Individual Excellence?
Dean Smith’s tenure at UNC produced six Hall-of-Fame players (Billy Cunningham, Charlie Scott, Robert McAdoo, Bobby Jones, James Worthy and Michael Jordan. Vince Carter will...
Fri Jun 9, 2023

UNC fans stunned when Jordan, Worthy left early, wouldn’t recognize today’s transient game
In spring of 1984 I heard a report on the radio that nearly led me to drive off the road. The reporter broke the news...
Thu Jun 8, 2023

Meet the Real People Who Inspired the Key Characters in ‘Air’
The Ben Affleck-directed "Air" reveals the behind-the-scenes of the industry-shifting sneaker deal between Nike and then-rookie Michael Jordan, which created what we today know as...
Sat Jun 3, 2023

Podcast: Erin Matson on 'Tell Us A Good Story'
Kevin and Steph of the "Tell Us A Good Story" podcast talk to Erin Matson. For those not familiar, Erin is known as "The Michael...
Fri Jun 2, 2023

Did Dean Smith Hold Michael Jordan Back?
Who is the last person to hold Michael Jordan to fewer than 20 points per game? The answer: Dean Smith. Get it? But is this...
Thu Jun 1, 2023

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