Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan was born on 2-17-1963. He always loved the game of basketball. Michael attended Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina where he got cut his sophomore year. But that did not stop Jordan from reaching his dream to play in the NBA. After High School Michael earned a scholorship to play for the University of North Carolina. He took the scholorship and his freshman year Michael led the Tarheels to the Championship game. They faced Patrick Ewing and the Georgetown Hoyas. Michael Hit a last second shot winning the game for North Carolina.
DRAFT
Michael left UNC his junior year to go in the NBA draft. It was succesful. He was the 3rd overall pick in the first round.
NBA CAREER
Michael was a suuden impact in the league and prooved he could play with the elite players in the league. He finished his rookie season as the scoring leader averaging 28.2 points per game,named rookie of the year, and made it to the all star team.
Ranks #14 in the NBA in Field Goals Made (366.0) Ranks #16 in the NBA in Steals (78.0) Ranks #7 in the NBA in Field-Goal Attempts Per 48 Minutes (23.59) Ranks #15 in the NBA in Field Goal Attempts (831.0) Ranks #8 in the NBA in Field Goals Per 48 Minutes (10.39)
AWARD YEAR NBA World Champion: 1991, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98 NBA Rookie of the Year: 1985 NBA All Rookie Team: 1985 All NBA First Team: 1987, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98 NBA Defensive Player of the Year: 1988 All NBA Defensive First Team: 1988, 89, 90 ,91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98 NBA MVP: 1988, 91, 92, 96, 98 NBA Finals MVP: 1991, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98 NBA Slam Dunk Champion: 1987, 88
Clearly the best basketball player ever.
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