The magician of the parquet: Who is Michael Jordan?

The real name of the legendary basketball player who engraved his name in basketball history with capital letters is Michael Jeffrey Jordan. This bright name, who was considered the star of hoops from the mid-1980s until the end of the 1990s, led his team, the Chicago Bulls, to the championship 6 times during his time and was revered by his fan base. The famous basketball player, who won the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award 5 times, has become an icon by being engraved in memories.

Born in New York on February 17, 1963, as one of the 5 children of James and Deloris Jordan, Michael moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, with his family at a young age. His father was a facility manager at General Electric and his mother was a bank clerk. Michael, who participated in the basketball qualifiers during his high school years, did not give up and tried his luck again the next year, and this time he succeeded.

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. His profile on the official National Basketball Association (NBA) website states that "by acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." He played fifteen seasons in the NBA, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. He was integral in popularizing the sport of basketball and the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming a global cultural icon.

After completing his high school education, Michael worked with head coach Dean Smith and earned a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina, where he won the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie Award in 1982. Meanwhile, his team won the ACC championship. Michael, who left North Carolina, started playing for the Chicago Bulls in 1984.

Professional Basketball Life Begins

When Michael Jordan started playing for the Chicago Bulls, the team's situation was not good at all. Because he was not yet known. Over time, he quickly began to gain a place in the hearts of basketball fans with his unique playing style and energy.

His excellent jumping ability put Jordan on the path to stardom. Jordan, who was selected to the All-Star team, dominated the Boston Celtics by a big margin in his first game, which was an NBA playoff record. Michael Jordan, who was selected as the Defensive Player of the Year in 1988, was also selected as the league's Most Valuable Player. In addition, he was entitled to receive the All-Star and Most Valuable Player titles of the NBA playoff series in 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1996.

The star basketball player, who was also in the Dream Team, played a role in his team winning the gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics. When Michael Jordan's father, James Jordan, was killed during a robbery in 1993, the successful basketball player, who was psychologically affected by the incident, could not resist the pressure and ended his professional basketball career.

Jordan left his basketball career in 1993 and joined the Chicago White Sox as a professional baseball player. However, his baseball career failed and he returned to the basketball court in 1995.

During his career, Michael Jordan won three NBA championships, three season MVP awards, three playoff MVP championships, and seven consecutive scoring titles. Not only that, Jordan was touted as the best player of all time for nine seasons. The famous basketball player, who played for Birmingham Barons in 1994-1995, returned to Chicago Bulls. Jordan, who ended his career again in 1999, left an indelible mark on basketball history.

Even after retirement, Jordan had a huge impact on the basketball world. He worked as a manager for NBA teams and contributed to the development of young basketball players. He was also involved in many charities and social responsibility projects and made a positive impact on society.