Birth of Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He would later become one of the most iconic figures in sports history.
1963
1981
College Career at UNC
Michael Jordan began his college basketball career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played under coach Dean Smith.
1982
NCAA Championship
Jordan made the game-winning shot for North Carolina in the 1982 NCAA Championship game against Georgetown, securing his place as a rising star.
1984
NBA Draft
Michael Jordan was selected by the Chicago Bulls as the third overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft.
1985
NBA Rookie of the Year
Jordan won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, averaging 28.2 points per game in his debut season.
1988
First MVP Award
Michael Jordan won his first NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, solidifying his status as one of the league's top players.
1991
First NBA Championship
Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to their first NBA Championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals.
1992
Second NBA Championship and Olympic Gold
Jordan won his second NBA Championship and also earned an Olympic gold medal as a member of the "Dream Team" in Barcelona.
1993
Third NBA Championship and First Retirement
Michael Jordan won his third consecutive NBA Championship with the Bulls and then announced his retirement from basketball to pursue a career in baseball.
1995
Return to the NBA
Jordan returned to the NBA and the Chicago Bulls with the famous two-word press release: "I'm back."
1996
Fourth NBA Championship
Jordan led the Bulls to their fourth NBA Championship, defeating the Seattle SuperSonics in the Finals.
1998
Sixth NBA Championship and Second Retirement
Michael Jordan won his sixth NBA Championship with the Bulls and retired for the second time.
2001
Comeback with the Washington Wizards
Jordan came out of retirement to play for the Washington Wizards, where he played two more seasons before retiring for good in 2003.
2006
Ownership Stake in Charlotte Bobcats
Jordan became a part-owner and the head of basketball operations for the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets).
2010
Majority Owner of Charlotte Hornets
Michael Jordan became the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, making him the first former NBA player to become a majority team owner.
2020
The Last Dance Documentary
"The Last Dance," a documentary series chronicling Michael Jordan's career and the Chicago Bulls' 1997-98 season, was released to critical acclaim.
