Michael Jordan Last College: University of North Carolina Height: 6-6 Position: Guard/Forward

College Career
Michael Jordan led the Tar Heels to the best record in the USA (27-2) and went undefeated in the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1985. Jordan averaged 19.2 points a game, along with being a fine passer and an excellent offensive rebounder. On defense he played taller than his height, leading his team in defensive deflections and he was second in blocked shots. None of Jordan's individual stats were among the national leaders, but many of Carolina's team statistics were: the Heels are first in team field goal percentage at 55.3, second in team scoring margin at 17.5; and second in free throw percentage at 79.1. Perhaps the finest compliment that can be paid Michael Jordan is that he was, first of all, a contributor to the squad, and he contributes in many ways. Left North Carolina after his junior season after averaging 17.7 ppg for his career. Named NCAA College Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984. Winner of the Dr. James Naismith Award and the John Wooden Award in 1984. Unanimous First Team All-America selection in 1983 and 1984. Member of 1982 NCAA Division I championship team.

Pro Career Highlights
Currently with the Washington Wizards Drafted third overall by the Chicago Bulls (First pick: Houston--Hakeem Olajuwon; second pick: Portland--Sam Bowie)... A phenomenal athlete with a unique combination of grace, power, artistry and improvisational ability, Michael Jordan has single-handedly redefined the NBA superstar.

• Five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (1987-88, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1995-96, 1997-98)
• Ten-time All-NBA First Team selection (1986-87 to 1992-93, 1995-96 to 1997-98)
• Selected in 1996 as one of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History"
• A member of six Chicago Bulls NBA championship teams (1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1995-96, 1996-97 and 1997-98)
• Six-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
• The 1987-88 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and record nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection (1987-88 to 1992-93, 1995-96 to 1997-98)
• Entering 2001-02, ranked first in NBA history in scoring average (31.5 ppg), third in steals (2,306), fourth in points (29,277), fifth in field-goals made (10,962), sixth in field-goals attempted (21,686), and seventh in free-throws made (6,798)
• Closed the 1997-98 season as the Bulls' all-time franchise leader in points, rebounds (5,836), assists (5,012), steals, games (930), field-goals made and attempted and free-throws made and attempted (8,115)
• Holds the NBA record for most seasons leading the league in scoring (10)
• Shares the NBA record with Wilt Chamberlain for most consecutive seasons leading the league in scoring (seven, 1986-87 to 1992-93)
• Shares the NBA record with Karl Malone for most seasons with 2,000 or more points (11)
• Holds the NBA record for most consecutive games scoring in double-digits (840)
• Holds the NBA record for most seasons leading the league in field-goals made (10) and attempted (10)
• Led the NBA in steals in 1987-88 (3.16 spg), 1989-90 (2.77 spg) and 1992-93 (2.83 spg)
• Holds the NBA single-game records for most free-throws made in one half (20 against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92) and most most free-throws attempted in one half (23 in the same game)
• Shares the NBA single-game records for most free-throws made in one quarter (14 against the Utah Jazz on 11/15/89 and against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92) and most most free-throws attempted in one quarter (23 against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92)
• Holds the NBA Finals record for highest single-series scoring average (41.0 ppg in 1993)
• Upon retiring in 1997-98, ranked as the all-time NBA Finals leader in three-pointers made (42) and ranked second in three-point attempts (114), third in points (1,176), fourth in steals (62), fifth in field-goals made (438), sixth in assists (209) and free-throws made (258), seventh in field-goals attempted (911) and eighth in free-throws attempted (320)
• Holds the NBA Playoffs record for highest career scoring average (33.4 ppg)
• Established an NBA Playoffs record with 63 points against the Boston Celtics on 5/20/86
• Upon retiring in 1997-98, ranked as the all-time NBA Playoffs leader in field-goals attempted (4,497), free-throws made (1,463) and attempted (1,766) and steals (376), second in field-goals made (2,188), fourth in assists (1,022) and three-point attempts (446) and sixth in three-pointers made (148)
• Recorded two playoff career triple-doubles, both against the New York Knicks (5/9/89 and 6/2/93)
• Participated in 11 NBA All-Star Games (1985, 1987-1993, 1996-98), starting 10 times, and missed another due to injury
• Named the MVP of the 1988, 1996 and 1998 NBA All-Star Games
• Holds the NBA All-Star Game career record for highest scoring average (21.3 ppg)
• All-time NBA All-Star Game leader in steals (33) and ranks second in field-goal attempts (193), third in points (234) and ninth in assists (49) and free-throw attempts (50)
• Notched the first triple-double in All-Star Game history, with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, in the 1997 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland
• Won the Slam Dunk Contest in 1987 and 1988, also participating in 1985
• Notched his 28th career triple-double, with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, against the Toronto Raptors on 4/14/97
• Returned from retirement against the Indiana Pacers on 3/19/95 and posted 19 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals in 43 minutes

Personal

• Joined the Washington Wizards as President of Basketball Operations on 1/19/00 and resigned that position on 9/25/01 to sign a player contract with the Wizards
• Selected Kwame Brown with the top overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft
• An advocate for The Boys and Girls Clubs of America; in association with the Chicago Bulls, built the James R. Jordan Boys and Girls Club & Family Life Center in memory of his father
• Established the Jordan Family Institute at the University of North Carolina
• Member of the board of America's Promise and has been involved with the United Negro College Fund, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Special Olympics
• Partners with several corporations and has a line of JORDAN athletic shoes and apparel for Nike, and the widely successful Jordan-brand (line of colognes) by Bijan
• Involved in several restaurant ventures and serves on the corporate boards of Oakley and Divine InterVentures
• Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Chicago White Sox organization on 2/7/94
• Assigned to the White Sox AA affiliate Birmingham Barons, where he played the outfield (threw and batted right)
• Always wore his University of North Carolina shorts under his Bulls uniform for good luck
• Starred in the movie "Space Jam" and hosted "Saturday Night Live" on 9/28/91
• Received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina in 1986
• He and his wife Juanita, have two sons, Jeffrey and Marcus, and a daughter, Jasmine