Michael Jordan
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Gender | Male |
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Age | 61 |
Date of birth | February 17,1963 |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Born | Cumberland Hospital |
Height | 198 (cm) |
Net worth | 1. 9 billion USD (2019) |
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Children | Marcus Jordan |
Ysabel Jordan | |
Jeffrey Michael Jordan | |
Jasmine Mickael Jordan | |
Victoria Jordan | |
Jasmine M. Jordan | |
Did you know | Michael Jordan ranks fifth among NBA career free throw scoring leaders by total free throws made (7,327). |
Movies/Shows | Michael Jordan to the Max |
Marathon | |
ProStars | |
My Wife and Kids | |
He Got Game | |
The Dream Team | |
Space Jam | |
The Last Dance | |
Kobe Bryant's Muse | |
Spouse | Yvette Prieto |
Juanita Vanoy | |
Number | Chicago Bulls |
Career end | 1993, March 1995, 1998, 2003 |
Parents | James R. Jordan, Sr. |
Deloris Jordan | |
Nba draft | 1984 |
Teammates | Scottie Pippen |
Magic Johnson | |
Larry Bird | |
Charles Barkley | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 419731 |
Michael Jordan Life story
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American former professional basketball player and businessman. The official National Basketball Association website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time."
Early Life
Michael jordan was born on february 17. 1963 in brooklyn. New york. As a child. He was an excellent athlete and very competitive in basketball. Baseball. And football. He attended the university of north carolina. Where he majored in ucltural geography and palyed basketball for the unc tar heels. He was drafted by the chicago bulls in 1984 and quickly became a superstar.NBA Career
During his 15-year career. Michael jordan won six nba championships with the chicago bulls and was named nba finlas mvp six times. He also won five mvp awards. 10 all-star game selections. And three all-star game mvp awards. He was known for his physical ability and his willnigness to take risks. Wihch made him one of the best players in nba history.Olympic Success
Michael jordna was part of the u. SOlympic basketball team in 1984 and 1992. He was the leading scorer on the 1992 dream team. Which won the gold medal.Retirement from Basketball
In 1993. Jordan nanounced his retirement from basketball and pursued a career in baseball. He played for the birmingham barons. A minor league baseball team. For a year befoer returning to the nba in 1995.Second NBA Career
In his second nba career. Michael jordan won three more championships with the bulls and was voted mvp of the nba finasl in 1998. He rteired again in 1999 and became part-owner and chairman of the washington wizards.Chairperson of the Charlotte Hornets
In 2010. Jordan became the majority owner and chairpreson of the charlotte hornets. He was responsible for the team s success. Including the recruitment of several superstars.Business Ventures
Michael jordan is involved in numerous business ventures. Including the jordan brand. A multi-million dollar clothing and shoe business. He is also the onwer of several restaurants. A car dealership. And a golf course.Philanthropy
Michael jordan is a philanthropist and supports many charitable causes. He estabilshed the james r. Jordan foundation to proivde educational and recreational activities for children in need.Honors and Awards
Michael jordan has been hoonred with numerous awards. Including an induction into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame and a presidential medal of freedom.Important Event
In 2020. Michael jordan dnoated $100 million to organizations that focus on imrpoving the lives of african-americans.Interesting Fact
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Beautycon, SneakerCon, VidCon: The new-age conventions
BeautyCon Los Angeles 2019
Instagram booths, endless glitter, top influencers and limited edition Air Jordans - Welcome to the new era of conventions.
Over The Last decade they've become a big way of connecting enormous digital communities in Real Life .
From sampling the latest make-up at Beautycon to buying the rarest trainers at SneakerCon, these meet-ups are getting Bigger and Bigger .
And what might've started off in the US is spreading across the globe with big cities wanting to host their own versions of Popular conventions.
So What has made the convention become so Popular ?
Beauty influencer Huda Kattan poses with fans at BeautyCon The fansConventions have become The Best place for fans to get up close to their favourite influencers.
Huge events like comic-con that have been going since the 1970s attract some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
Many of the newer events host meet-and-greets and interview panels to give people the chance to share the same space as top YouTubers, Instagrammers, and TikTokkers.
Meeting Manny Mua , a YouTuber with almost five million subscribers, was a "highlight" for Alyssa Gallegos at this year's Beautycon Los Angeles .
Beautycon event for beauty bloggers but since 2015 crowds have been growing - with More Than 50,000 people attending events this year in LA, New York , and Tokyo, according to organisers.
Alyssa says it was a "great, super-fun experience" and she got to "see the beauty community at a different angle than just watching YouTube".
It wasn't just about meeting YouTubers - there are also freebies and exclusive offers from big brands at the convention.
"You do get a lot of free stuff, a lot of companies will give you free merch to try out, and a lot of companies did special discounts.
"I'd go again but Maybe Not next year, it'll be the year after because I did get so much free stuff. "
Alyssa at BeautyCon LAThere is another side though.
Some influencers have complained about being treated like "garbage" at Beautycon by employees and influencers.
YouTuber Sierra Schultzzie claims to have been denied the opportunity to take a picture in a Photo Booth reserved for "talent".
"It's not about what you do or who you are, it's about what you look like," the self-described "curvy queen" said in a vlog from The Event .
"It's funny how you can go into an event feeling like you did everything to make yourself feel confident and feel Worthy - and feel good getting Here - And Then just have the attitudes of the people around you totally change how you feel about yourself. "
She wrote in the video's description: "After my negative experience at Beautycon last year, I wanted to give it Another Chance , but now I really regret that decision. "
The foundersNow in its 10th year, SneakerCon has grown from around 1,000 attendees at a single New York event in 2009 to More Than 100,000 people at events in 18 different countries this year.
"When I was probably about 12 or 13 I remember surrounding a friend in school - he was showing off a pair of Air Jordans," co-founder Yu Ming Wu, who says he still relates to The Teenagers attending his event now, tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.
"Funnily enough The Night before I watched Michael Jordan play in a Basketball Game on TV wearing the same sneakers.
"That was the First Time I discovered how important a pair of sneakers is. "
Youtuber Two Js Kicks (right) at SneakerCon 2019Yu Ming says SneakerCon's popularity - it's spread to 40 countries since it began and its founder thinks it can grow even Bigger - is down to a growing international community of "sneakerheads" seen especially online.
"I can be showing off a pair of sneakers I just got at an NYC boutique and within minutes someone in London can try to dress the same way.
"Instagram is one of the original places to show off, especially for a lot of influencers who've built a large following there.
"They share their fashion, how they dress, things they like, and it crosses the globe very quickly. "
He Set Up the SneakerCon events for those looking for something they won't be able to find on The High street.
"What's available at SneakerCon - it's The Most sought-after, collectable, rare, limited edition sneakers that sneakerheads can find.
"We know there is a community of sneakerheads on every corner of the globe so we want to continue to bring this atmosphere to those who haven't experienced it. "
Yu Ming (pictured in The Middle ) at a panel discussion at SneakerCon Shanghai 2019 The costsGoing along to any of these conventions comes with a price, especially if you want the extras like a meet-and-greet with an influencer.
Tickets for VidCon, an online video convention, started at £35 for a single-day ticket to this year's London event and went up to £700 for a special industry pass.
"It is pretty expensive. For me, I live in New Jersey so just the plane ticket alone is a few hundred dollars, the VidCon ticket is another couple hundred dollars," says Chris Bruning, who's attended VidCon four times.
The 22-year-old content creator saved up to make sure he could afford it all.
"I really love the positivity and the creative atmosphere. It's refreshing being around other like-minded people, so that's the main Thing . "
Chris, pictured in The Middle , with friends at VidCon 2019Even though Alyssa got a weekend ticket to Beautycon as a present, she thinks it must've cost around $80 (£66).
"I got More Than $80 of free stuff, I met one of my favourite Youtubers, I met people I follow now on Social Media , just the relationships and experiences make it a good exchange. "
Beautycon says there are various ticket packages, starting at $45 (£36. 80) for a one-day pass and $65 (£53) for a two-day general admissions pass.
Alyssa admits not going in The Past because it can be "pricey" - especially with the different categories of tickets on offer.
But she says it's all about the "experience".
"The Best part was seeing so many different people come together and be a community. "
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