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) |
| Forbes | |
| 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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Space Jam 2 finally gets a release date
The release date For Space Jam 2 has been announced - so clear your diary for 16 July 2021.
SpringHill Entertainment broke the news on Twitter - That 's the production company co-founded by athlete Lebron James , who stars in The Movie .
He takes over from Michael Jordan , who appeared in the Original Film in 1996 alongside Basketball Stars Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing .
This isn't LeBron's first acting gig - he had a supporting role in Trainwreck.
Bugs Bunny and his love interest Lola will reprise their roles, and the former will be voiced by Eric Bouza.
Eric is currently the only voice actor confirmed for The Movie .
Space Jam 2 will be produced by Ryan Coogler , known for his work on Marvel Studios ' Black Panther , and will be directed by Terence Nance , The Creator of HBO's Random Acts of Flyness.
If you're not up to Speed - Here 's a quick recap.
In the original movie, Michael Jordan is drafted by Bugs Bunny to help Looney Tunes characters in a Basketball Game against Evil Aliens from an amusement park in space, known as Moron Mountain.
Bugs and his friends including Daffy Duck , Porky Pig , the Tasmanian Devil and others will be forced to work at Moron Mountain if they lose The Game .
Michael is reluctant at first, but eventually agrees.
What he and the Tune Squad don't realise is That The Aliens have stolen talents from other Basketball Stars on earth in order to win.
They're bossed around by owner of the amusement park, Mr Swackhammer, voiced by Danny Devito .
Bill Murray also makes an appearance, playing himself.
Twitter users have mixed reactions to the sequel, with some people sharing funny memes and others making guesses on who else will appear in the new film.
The full plot and cast For Space Jam 2 is yet to be revealed.
It's 23 years since the original was released and we've found a photo of what the cast look like Now . .
(OK we did this ourselves, but you get the picture)Warner Bros are the makers of the original, which grossed $230 million worldwide, the equivalent of nearly £177 million at today's prices.
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