 Jordan in 1989 | |
| Born | February 17, 1963 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Died | November 2, 1990 (aged 27) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Years active | 1984-1990 |
| Occupation(s) | Basketball player |
| Spouse | Juanita Vanoy (m. 1989-1990) |
| Children | 2 |
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (February 17, 1963 - November 2, 1990), also known by his initials MJ, was an American basketball player for the NBA.
Jordan joined the Bulls in 1984 as the third overall draft pick, and quickly emerged as a league star, entertaining crowds with his prolific scoring while gaining a reputation as one of the game's best defensive players. His leaping ability, demonstrated by performing slam dunks from the free-throw line in Slam Dunk Contests, earned him the nicknames "Air Jordan" and "His Airness". He was integral in popularizing the basketball sport and the NBA around the world in the 1980s until his death in November of 1990, becoming a global cultural icon.
Jordan died on November 2, 1990 from a serious brain trauma sustained during a practice routine at the young age of 27. A year after his death, the Michael Jordan Award was introduced.
Michael Jordan is still honored by many for his contributions to basketball, with 1996's Space Jam paying tribute to Jordan in the movie's credits.
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