Michael jordan Basic Information
Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York.One of the most well-known stories about Michael Jordan is that he was cut from the varsity team as a sophomore in high school. However, Jordan excelled on Laney High School's junior varsity team, averaging 25 points per game. Before his junior year began, Jordan grew from 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 3 inches and was chosen for the McDonald's All-American Team as a senior.Jordan left college after his junior year to join the NBA. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls, he helped the team make it to the playoffs. For his efforts there, Jordan received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. With five regular-season MVPs and three All-Star MVPs, Jordan became the most decorated player in the NBA.