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Michael Jordan : By Matthew Myers

Michael Jordan : By Matthew Myers. Birthdate.2/17/63 Place . Chapel Hill, North Carolina Occupation. Former Chicago Bull, Now owner of Charlotte Bobcats Family life. Grew up poor ,his dad was murdered when he was young Education . University of North Carolina. Accomplishments.

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Michael Jordan : By Matthew Myers

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  1. Michael Jordan : By Matthew Myers Birthdate.2/17/63 Place . Chapel Hill, North Carolina Occupation. Former Chicago Bull, Now owner of Charlotte Bobcats Family life. Grew up poor ,his dad was murdered when he was young Education . University of North Carolina

  2. Accomplishments • He won 5 MVP’s with the Chicago Bulls. • He won 6 Championships. • 14 time all-star. • In 2000 he became part owner of the Washington Wizards. • In 2003 he was inducted to the NBA Hall of Fame.

  3. Interesting facts • He wore uniform #23. • IN 1994 he retired from basketball to pursue his dream of playing baseball. • His endorsement with Nike led to Air Jordan. • He starred in the movie Space Jam with Bugs bunny.

  4. Challenges • His dad was murdered when he was young. • He didn’t make his high school team because he was to short. • He was very hard on himself to do better. • He has a negative look on life.

  5. Timeline • He was born on 2/17/63. • 1981- He earned basketball scholarship to U.N.C. • 1984- won Naismith and wooden college player of the year. • Won gold medal in summer Olympics. • 1985-NBA rookie of the year. • 1985- 1st pair of Air Jordan shoes introduced by Nike. (continued on nxt slide)

  6. Timeline • 1988- defensive player of the year. • 1989- Got married. • He won 6 world titles with the bulls in the 90’s. • 2003- he retired for a third and final time. • 2003- He was inducted to the basketball Hall of Fame.

  7. Citation • bibliography: • Title: Who 2 Biographies • Date accessed :2-16-12 • URL: www.Who2.com

  8. Citation • Book author : Wolff , Alexander • Title : Sports Illustrated Book of Basketball • Publisher : New , york • Date : 2007

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