In 1963, Michael Jordan, a businessman, and professional basketball player was born. Because of the six NBA titles he won with the Chicago Bulls, he is regarded as one of the all-time greats in basketball.
After leaving the NBA, purchasing a number of sports franchises, and being the first athlete to earn $1 billion in earnings, he made a name for himself as a successful businessman and investor. For his achievements on and off the court, he has also won a number of honors, including induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Jordan participated in three seasons of NCAA basketball for Dean Smith’s North Carolina Tar Heels. He was a member of the 1982 Tar Heels team that won the national championship.
After being taken third overall in the NBA Draft in 1984, Jordan quickly rose to fame in the league, delighting fans with his prolific scoring and earning a reputation as one of the league’s top defenders.
He earned the nicknames “Air Jordan” and “His Airness” for his ability to slam home dunks from the free-throw line during Slam Dunk Contests.
What did Michael Jordan do when he retired?
Michael Jordan joined the Charlotte Bobcats (now the Hornets) as a part-owner and head of basketball operations in 2006, then purchased a controlling stake in 2010. Jordan became the NBA’s first billionaire player in 2016. President Barack Obama bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on him that year. Jordan’s net worth is expected to be $1.7 billion in 2022.