Michael Jordan Basketball News & Bio
| Name: | Michael Jordan | | Hometown: | Wilmington, NC | | High School: | Laney | | Born: | February 17, 1963 (61) | | 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: | Cecil Exum | Timo Makkonen | Warren Martin | Chris Brust |
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Michael Jordan was wearing New Balance in the photo that inspired the Jumpman logoDid you know that the iconic image that inspired the Jordan brand logo actually features Michael Jordan in New Balance? The photo, taken in 1984,...
Wed May 6, 2020
100 in 100: Gaston County’s James Worthy, Big Game JamesMichael Jordan will always be remembered for making the shot against Georgetown in 1982 that delivered legendary UNC basketball coach Dean Smith his first national...
Wed May 6, 2020
The billion-dollar move that Michael Jordan almost missed
As old sayings go, not many have stood the test of time better than "mother knows best." But when faced with two of the most...
Wed May 6, 2020
The Once and Future Sneaker King
Like Michael Jordan, himself, the Air Jordan 1 was an instant hit. But the sneaker’s renewed reign 35 years later isn’t just about greatness. It’s...
Mon May 4, 2020
'The Last Dance' Takeaways: The Icon
Episodes 5 and 6 of “The Last Dance” tell the story of how Michael Jordan helped invent the category of global sports and cultural icon...
Mon May 4, 2020