Hixonia nyasulu biography of michael jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan born February 17, , also known by his initials MJ , [ 9 ] is an American businessman and former professional basketball player.

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He was integral in popularizing basketball and the NBA around the world in the s and s, [ 10 ] becoming a global cultural icon. Jordan played college basketball with the North Carolina Tar Heels. As a freshman, he was a member of the Tar Heels' national championship team in Citing physical and mental exhaustion from basketball and superstardom, Jordan abruptly retired from basketball before the —94 NBA season to play Minor League Baseball in the Chicago White Sox organization.

He returned to the Bulls in March and led them to three more championships in , , and , as well as a then-record 72 regular season wins in the —96 NBA season. One of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation, Jordan made many product endorsements. He became part-owner and head of basketball operations for the Charlotte Hornets then named the Bobcats in and bought a controlling interest in , before selling his majority stake in In , he became the first billionaire player in NBA history.

Jordan Sr. In , the family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina.