Michael Jordan
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O'Connor: Remembering when N.Y. hoops mattered...Gundy Knicks. Pitted against the Galaxy, Checketts also has opponents in David Beckham and Landon Donovan who come across as the Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen of their league. If Beckham is the brand name, a Jordan within the context... In this article: Dave Checketts, Michael Jordan, David Beckham, Patrick Ewing, Bulls, Scottie Pippen, Real Salt Lake, Jason Kreis, and Landon Donovan |
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ESPN | 11 hours ago
Michael Jordan thankful, but says others just as worthy of jersey retirement
If the NBA were to retire Michael Jordan's No. 23 leaguewide, there are several more players just as worthy of the distinction, the newly inducted Hall of Famer says. LeBron James, who wears No. 23 for the Cleveland Cavaliers, said last...
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Bleacher Report | 16 hours ago
Michael Jordan: A Little More Humble Than We May Have Thought?
Michael Jordan dominated our television sets in the 1990s, winning six championships and representing excellence in the highest degree. Even after a failed attempt at baseball and an uninspiring comeback with the Washington Wizards, Jordan...
In this article: LeBron James, NBA, and Washington Wizards
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ChicagoNow | 1 day ago
Jordan doesn't want number retired
...of Jordan. You largely think how they fail to live up to Jordan. I like having that memory around more so than having the #23 retired everywhere. Published in Around the Web and tagged chicago bulls, michael jordan, nba, retiring his jersey
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OrlandoSentinel.com - Orlando Magic | 1 day ago
Michael Jordan doesn't want his No. 23 retired across the NBA unless . . .
...James' gesture? M.J. answered the question on NBA Access with Ahmad Rashad. Click on the link below to hear what Jordan had to say. Michael Jordan discusses Lebron's suggestion of retiring the #23- Nov. 18, 2009 from Turner Sports on Vimeo.
In this article: LeBron James, NBA, Vimeo, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Wayne Gretzky, Jackie Robinson, and NBA Access With Ahmad Rashad
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Detroit News | 2 days ago
Terry Foster: Michael Jordan isn't Jackie Robinson of basketball
Michael Jordan isn't Jackie Robinson of basketball LeBron James has his heart in the right place, paying respect to the heroes of yesterday. Last week, he said he would stop wearing his No. 23 in homage to Michael Jordan and replace it...
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washingtonpost.com | 2 days ago
Fred Bowen KidsPost: LeBron James wants NBA to retire Michael Jordan's number 23
...recognized in some way -- soon. There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade without Michael Jordan." I don't agree with James. Jordan was a great basketball player. He led the league in scoring 10 times and won six NBA...
In this article: LeBron James, National Basketball Association, Bill Russell, Jackie Robinson, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Chicago Bulls, and Boston Celtics
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NBA.com | 2 days ago
Magic throws his support behind retiring Jordan's No. 23
Magic Johnson said he would be in favor of honoring Michael Jordan by retiring his number league-wide. Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Magic throws his support behind retiring Jordan's No. 23 NEW YORK (AP) -- Magic Johnson...
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Sports Illustrated Writers | 7 days ago
Arash Markazi: Russell waits for Jordan to accept challenge
...13, 2009 5:14PM; Updated: Friday November 13, 2009 5:15PM Russell: Jordan 'afraid' to play him Bryon Russell has challenged Michael Jordan to a game of one-on-one Russell claims the six-time NBA champion agreed to play but is now...
In this article: Bryon Russell, NBA Finals, 1998 NBA Finals, NBA, Wizards, Bulls, Jazz, and Las Vegas
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washingtonpost.com | 7 days ago
James to give up 23 jersey to honor Jordan
MIAMI (Reuters) - LeBron James is ready to give up the number 23 jersey out of respect to Michael Jordan and is urging others in the NBA to do the same. Jordan, who wore 23 while accumulating six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls, watched...
In this article: LeBron James, NBA, Julius Erving, Beijing Olympic Games, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Chicago Bulls, and Miami Heat
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AP Online | 7 days ago
LeBron wants to switch numbers as Jordan tribute
...through the air, you think about Michael Jordan. You see game-winning shots, you think about Michael Jordan. You see fly kicks, you think about Michael Jordan. He did so much, it has to be recognized, and not just by putting him in the Hall...
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Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association (NBA) website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.
After a stand-out career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he led the Tar Heels to a National Championship in 1982, Jordan joined the NBA's Chicago Bulls in 1984. He quickly emerged as a league star, entertaining crowds with his prolific scoring. His leaping ability, illustrated by performing slam dunks from the free throw line at Slam Dunk Contests, earned him the nicknames "Air Jordan" and "His Airness". He also gained a reputation for being one of the best defensive players in basketball. In 1991, he won his first NBA championship with the Bulls, and followed that achievement with titles in 1992 and 1993, securing a "three-peat". Although Jordan abruptly retired from basketball at the beginning of the 1993–94 NBA season to pursue a career in baseball, he rejoined the Bulls in 1995 and led them to three additional championships (1996, 1997, and 1998) as well as an NBA-record 72 regular-season wins in the 1995–96 season. Jordan retired for a second time in 1999, but returned for two more NBA seasons in 2001 as a member of the Washington Wizards.
- Birth Date:
- February 17, 1963
- Birthplace:
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Weight (lbs):
- 215
- University Attended:
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Number:
- 23, 45, 9
- Position:
- Shooting guard
- Draft pick:
- 3
- Draft round:
- 1
- Draft Year:
- 1984
- Draft team:
- Chicago Bulls
- Debut Date:
- 1984
- Career Highlights:
- * 6× NBA Champion (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
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