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Michael Jordan. By: Parth Shah. Background Information. Born Feb. 17, 1963 in Brooklyn NY Moved to Wilmington, North Carolina Born to James and Deloris Siblings-Larry, James, Deloris, and Roslyn Basketball, golfer, and business. Schooling. Kicked off HS team Went to UNC
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Michael Jordan By: Parth Shah
Background Information • Born Feb. 17, 1963 in Brooklyn NY • Moved to Wilmington, North Carolina • Born to James and Deloris • Siblings-Larry, James, Deloris, and Roslyn • Basketball, golfer, and business
Schooling • Kicked off HS team • Went to UNC • NCAA College Player of the Year • Game winning shot • Ball handling
Into the NBA • Phil Jackson,(Coach) • Chicago Bulls • AVG 32 ppg • Won Dunk contest twice • Spectacular plays, dunks, shots • Best basketball player ever
Accomplishments • #3 draft to Bulls • Rookie of the Year award • Olympics twice • 5 time MVP • 72-10 record • 3 peat twice • Total 30,292 points
Impact on Basketball • Precedent on basketball • Never ruined his image • World renown basketball player that had spectacular dunks • Maintained a good profile • “Ohhs” and “Ahhs” from the crowd
Qualities and Characteristics • Not selfish • Optimistic • Determined to drive forward and challenge himself • Competitive athlete • Maintained good character
Retirement • 3 times in his career(93,99,03) • Play golf • 50 million dollars through endorsements • Resides in Illinois • Charities include Jordan fundamentals
Bibliography • Dreamstime.com(pic) • Sportsthenandnow.com • Smc.edu • 209.123.189.170/athletics/athletic_camps.htm • A1wdb.com • Atpm.com • nt-michaeljordan.blogspot.com • fanpop.com • Inquisitr.com • nc423.wordpress.com • Theurbandaily.com • Kimoracochran.com • Likmikeclothing.blogspot.org • Famouspeoplebiographyguide.com • Biography.com • Rolemodels.jou.ifl.edu • 23jordan.com • Michael Jordan Scrapbook