“His Airness”
30.4
PPG
6.6
RPG
4.3
APG
49.5%
FG%
6
Rings
1984
Rookie Year
1987-88
1992-93
Michael Jordan's #23 is the most famous number in basketball history. Six championships, six Finals MVPs, five regular-season MVPs, and a cultural transformation that turned the Chicago Bulls into the most recognized sports brand on earth.
Chicago Bulls
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Seasons
3
Teams
Chicago Bulls
1984-1993
Chicago Bulls
1995-1998
Washington Wizards
2001-2003
1995-96
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 82 | 30.4 | 6.6 | 4.3 | 49.5% | 42.7% |
| 1992-93 | 78 | 32.6 | 6.7 | 5.5 | 49.5% | 35.2% |
| 1987-88 | 82 | 35 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 53.5% | 13.2% |
Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time. A six-time NBA champion and six-time Finals MVP with the Chicago Bulls, he dominated the sport in the 1990s with his scoring ability, defensive intensity, and unmatched competitive drive. His cultural impact transcended basketball, making him a global icon through the Air Jordan brand.
Personal Life & Family
Partner
Yvette Prieto
Children (5)
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
James R. Jordan Boys & Girls Club
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Did You Know?
Was famously cut from his high school varsity team as a sophomore — it became his lifelong motivation.
His father James was tragically murdered in 1993, leading MJ to temporarily retire and play minor league baseball.
The Air Jordan brand generates over $5 billion in annual revenue — more than most NBA teams are worth.
His gambling competitiveness is legendary — he would bet on anything from cards to golf to rock-paper-scissors.
The "Crying Jordan" meme from his Hall of Fame speech became one of the most used memes in internet history.
Career Honors
Before Michael Jordan, before the championships, before the global phenomenon — there was Jerry Sloan. The toughest, most relentless player in Bulls history wore #4 for ten seasons and built the defensive identity that would one day win six titles.
In 2003, the Miami Heat made the rare gesture of retiring a number for a player who never wore their uniform — honoring Michael Jordan's #23 as a tribute to basketball's greatest player.
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