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Michael Jordan

Michael JordanAKA Michael Jeffrey Jordan

Born: 17-Feb-1963
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY

Gender: Male
Religion: Christian
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Basketball, Actor
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: God's gift to basketball, clearly

Among the greatest players in NBA history. Led the Chicago Bulls to six championships, and also won an NCAA championship while playing at the University of North Carolina, and won Olympic Gold Medals with the American national basketball team in 1984 and 1992. Holds numerous NBA records, including highest career scoring average (30.1 points p/game), and led the NBA in scoring in ten separate seasons (another record).

Since 2010, principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets (nee Charlotte Bobcats).

Father: James R. Jordan Sr. (b. 31-Jul-1936, d. 23-Jul-1993 murder)
Mother: Deloris Jordan
Brother: James R. Jordan Jr. (b. 1957, US Army, XVIII Airborne)
Brother: Larry Jordan (b. 1962)
Sister: Deloris E. Jordan
Sister: Roslyn M. Jordan
Girlfriend: Robin Givens (ex-, uncertain)
Girlfriend: Tyra Banks (ex-, uncertain)
Wife: Juanita Vanoy (b. 13-Jun-1959, m. 2-Sep-1989, div. 29-Dec-2006)
Son: Jeffrey Michael Jordan (b. 18-Nov-1988)
Son: Marcus James Jordan (b. 24-Dec-1990)
Daughter: Jasmine Mickael Jordan (b. 7-Dec-1992)
Wife: Yvette Prieto (together since 2008, m. 27-Apr-2013)

    High School: Laney High School, Wilmington, NC
    University: University of North Carolina

    Bill Bradley for President
    Naismith Award (male) 1984
    John R. Wooden Award 1984
    Olympic Gold Medal Basketball (1984,1992)
    NBA Rookie of the Year 1984/85
    NBA Most Valuable Player 1987/88
    NBA Most Valuable Player 1990/91
    NBA Most Valuable Player 1991/92
    NBA Most Valuable Player 1995/96
    NBA Most Valuable Player 1997/98
    Basketball Hall of Fame 2009
    NBA Top 50 Players
    Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year 1991
    Associated Press Athlete of the Year (male) 1991
    Associated Press Athlete of the Year (male) 1992
    Associated Press Athlete of the Year (male) 1993
    Order of the Long Leaf Pine
    Endorsement of Hanesbrands Hanes underwear
    Endorsement of McDonald's 1993
    Endorsement of MCI 1998
    Endorsement of Nike
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
    Endorsement of Walt Disney World 1991
    Paternity Test
    Risk Factors: Gambling

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Charlotte Hornets Majority Owner (2014-)
    Charlotte Bobcats Majority Owner (2010-14)
    Charlotte Bobcats Minority Owner (2006-10)
    Washington Wizards (2001-03)
    Chicago Bulls (1995-98)
    Chicago Bulls (1984-93)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    He Got Game (1-May-1998) · Himself
    Space Jam (15-Nov-1996) · Himself


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