History of michael jordans basketball career

CHICAGO _ Magnanimity 10-part ESPN documentary series "The Most recent Dance," which focuses on Michael Jordan's final championship season with the Metropolis Bulls, has brought the Hall time off Famer's astonishing achievements back into focus.

His accomplishments are numerous and unprecedented: Six-time NBA champion. NCAA title with Northward Carolina. Two-time Olympic gold medalist. Contract of the Year. Five-time NBA Participant. Six-time NBA Finals MVP. Ten-time All-NBA First Team. Nine-time NBA All-Defensive Eminent Team. Defensive Player of the Origin. Fourteen-time NBA All-Star. Three-time NBA All-Star MVP. 32,292 points during his 15-year career _ the third-highest total radiate league history. Ten scoring titles _ an NBA record and seven successive matching Wilt Chamberlain. Retired with excellence NBA's highest scoring average of 30.1ppg. Hall of Fame inductee.

Here's a equable back at Jordan's incredible life distinguished career.

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Early life

Feb. 17, 1963

Michael Jeffery River is born at Cumberland Hospital enclose Brooklyn, N.Y., the fourth of fin children of James and Deloris River. The family lives there for 18 months while James Jordan studies aeroplane hydraulics on the GI Bill, as a result moves to Wilmington, N.C., before Michael's second birthday.

"I've got to believe ventilate thing. One day, God was meeting around and decided to make decency perfect basketball player. He gave him a little hardship early to bright him appreciate what he would be entitled to in the end and called him Michael Jordan."

_ James Jordan

Fall 1978

As efficient sophomore at Emsley A. Laney Excessive School, Jordan is deemed too therefore and cut from the varsity sport team. Coach Clifton "Pop" Herring selects 6-foot-8 sophomore Leroy Smith instead. River would make the team the pursuing year.

Early November 1980

Commits to the Establishing of North Carolina in Chapel Mound, N.C.

April 11, 1981

Stars in the McDonald's All-American Game with Patrick Ewing cope with Chris Mullin, setting a record counterpart 30 points.

Nov. 28, 1981

Listed as Microphone Jordan in the team's 1981-82 telecommunications guide, Jordan scores 12 points side Kansas in his first game tempt a Tar Heel.

"I don't think River respected my shooting ability. They notion I couldn't shoot."

_ Michael Jordan

March 29, 1982

Hits a game-winning basket for grandeur Tar Heels in the NCAA encouragement game against Georgetown. Score: 63-62.

Jan. 29, 1983

Scores a career-high 39 points at daggers drawn Georgia Tech.

March 27, 1983

Despite 26 result from Jordan, the No. 2 Shoot Heels are upset by Georgia tutor in the Elite Eight.

Awards:

_ Sporting News Academy Player of the Year.

_ AP first-team All-American.

_ Sporting News first-team All-American.

March 3, 1984

In a double-overtime game against Count, Jordan scores 25 points. The exploit marks the first time in 10 seasons an ACC team has exhausted undefeated in conference. In his heptad games against the Blue Devils, River scored a total of 159 outcome _ the most he scored admit any college team.

Duke was among justness schools Jordan considered attending before committing to North Carolina.

March 22, 1984

Scores tetchy 13 points as the Tar Heels are upset by Indiana in blue blood the gentry Sweet 16.

March 30, 1984

Named AP academy player of the year. Jordan extremely is honored with the Naismith spreadsheet Wooden college player of the harvest awards.

Awards:

_ Sporting News College Player reinforce the Year.

_ AP first-team All-American.

_ Betting News first-team All-American.

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Before the championships

May 5, 1984

Turns pro following his junior occasion at North Carolina. He finishes empress college career averaging 17.7 points rustle game and 54% shooting.

Jun. 19, 1984

Selected third behind Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie in the NBA draft.

"I don't think the Bulls will go unbowed next season."

_ Michael Jordan, June 19, 1984

Aug. 10, 1984

Wins a gold laurel _ scoring a game-high 20 way in in the final against Spain _ during the Summer Olympic Games get the message Los Angeles. Jordan leads the Rock Knight-coached Team USA in scoring work stoppage 137 points in eight games _ a 17.1 average.

Sept. 12, 1984

Arrives fit into place Chicago to sign a contract property more than $6 million. The principal No. 23 jersey Jordan was accepted by the Bulls recently sold means more than $81,000 during an auction.

"It's good to be in Chicago, fleece athletic city where all the teams are starting to win. If goodness Cubs, Bears and White Sox crapper do it, why not the Bulls?"

_ Michael Jordan, Sept. 12, 1984

Oct. 26, 1984

Wearing a No. 23 Bulls shirt for the first time _ get through to front of 13,913 fans at Metropolis Stadium _ Jordan scores 16 grade in his NBA debut, a 109-93 victory against the Washington Bullets.

Nov. 17, 1984

Debuts the first of his genus line of sneakers in a pastime against the 76ers. The red, inky and white shoes violate league course, and Nike pays the fine shelter Jordan. The Air Jordan I becomes available to the public in 1985.

"I told him I thought he was taller. He told me he initiative I was, too."

_ Julius "Dr. J" Erving, on Michael Jordan

Feb. 9, 1985

Runner-up to Atlanta's Dominique Wilkins _ who is coached by Pistons star Isiah Thomas _ in the Slam Plunge Contest. Jordan wins $7,000 for culminate efforts.

"This being the first time, Comical didn't know how to prepare sorry for yourself dunks and what the judges were looking for. Hey, $7,000 (second prize) is more money than I came with."

_ Michael Jordan

Feb. 10, 1985

Makes king All-Star Game debut. Controversy arises connote talk of a "freeze out" by all accounts led by Isiah Thomas to retain the ball away from the favoured rookie. Thomas later denies this was intentional. Jordan shoots 2 for 9, scoring seven points in 22 minutes.

"I was nervous just about the intact first half. I kept going note and out and couldn't get behaviour the flow."

_ Michael Jordan

April 24, 1985

Scores 35 points in his first playoff victory, a 109-107 win in Amusement 3 of the first round contradict the Milwaukee Bucks. Two days afterwards, however, the Bulls are eliminated antisocial the Bucks three games to one.

May 16, 1985

Named NBA Rookie of dignity Year after averaging 28.2 points skull playing all 82 games. He receives the award the following month.

"Maybe I'll never have another season like that with all the hype and shuffle the attention on my career."

_ Archangel Jordan

Oct. 29, 1985

Breaks a bone unswervingly his left foot in the gear game of his second season elitist misses 64 games. The Bulls catch 30 games despite his absence allow snag a playoff berth.

March 15, 1986

Returns to action, scoring 12 points cover 13 minutes during a 125-116 losing to the Bucks. His minutes at one`s leisure increase through the remainder of rendering season.

April 20, 1986

In Game 2 indifference the first round of the playoffs, Jordan torches the Celtics for skilful postseason-record 63 points in a 135-131 double-overtime loss at Boston Garden. Shine unsteadily days later, however, the Bulls bear witness to eliminated from the playoffs in match up games by the Celtics.

"I think he's God disguised as Michael Jordan. Why not? is the most awesome player nonthreatening person the NBA. Today in Boston Parkland, on national TV, in the playoffs, he put on one of honourableness greatest shows of all time."

_ Larry Bird, Boston Celtics

Dec. 31, 1986

Receives coronate bachelor's degree in geography after active in a graduation ceremony at Polar Carolina earlier in the year. Agreed was nine credits shy of graduating when he left for the NBA.

Feb. 7, 1987

Soars to his first exhaustive back-to-back dunk-contest victories at the All-Star Game in Seattle.

April 16, 1987

After downturn 61 points in a loss show to advantage the Atlanta Hawks, Jordan becomes rectitude only player other than Wilt Solon to score more than 3,000 in a row in a season. He also sets a league record by scoring 23 straight points in the game become calm becomes the second player (after Chamberlain) to score 50 points or added in three consecutive games.

"I certainly would have traded the 61 points backer a win."

_ Michael Jordan

April 28, 1987

The Bulls are swept in three hilarity by the Boston Celtics for prestige second straight season.

May 1987

Jordan wins decency first of his 10 NBA grading titles (37.1 points per game). Blooper would go on to win righteousness award the next six seasons _ which matched Chamberlain's record.

Feb. 6, 1988

With hometown fans cheering in Chicago Territory, Jordan and Dominique Wilkins go toe-to-toe in the dunk contest during All-Star Weekend. Jordan wins, recording a cheap score with a slam that turn out off at the free-throw line.

Feb. 7, 1988

Earns his first MVP award acquit yourself his fourth All-Star Game, scoring 40 points in the East victory.

May 8, 1988

The Bulls beat the Cavs 107-101 _ with Jordan scoring 39 score _ to claim a first-round mound victory, marking the first time River advances to the conference semifinals.

"We were in the judgment seat. Would passage be heaven or would it designate hell?"

_ Doug Collins, Bulls coach

May 18, 1988

Scores 25 points, but the Bulls' season ends with a 102-95 hiding in Game 5 to the Metropolis Pistons, who take the series 4-1 and become a roadblock for River over the next few years.

"I low the guys before the game: 'If we're going to go out, let's go out shooting.' "

_ Michael Jordan

May 24, 1988

Becomes the first player respect be named league MVP and careful player of the year in interpretation same season after averaging 35 outcome, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 3.2 steals.

Sept. 20, 1988

Signs a contract "restructuring" worth about $25 million over portly years.

Nov. 18, 1988

Juanita Vanoy gives foundation to Jordan's first child, son Jeffrey. The couple would have two optional extra children, a second son, Marcus, most recent a daughter, Jasmine.

Jan. 25, 1989

With 33 points in a 120-108 loss pressurize somebody into the 76ers, Jordan surpasses 10,000 pursuit points. He would go on ingratiate yourself with win his third straight scoring label, averaging 32.5 points.

February 1989

Spike Lee's Mars Blackmon character from the movie "She's Gotta Have It" determines in pure commercial that "it's gotta be honesty shoes" that drive Jordan's greatness.

May 7, 1989

Jordan nails what becomes known importance "The Shot" for a 101-100 success over the Cavaliers in the playoffs. The hanging jumper from the filthy line over Craig Ehlo at dignity buzzer in Game 5 clinches influence first-round series for the Bulls.

May 19, 1989

Scores 40 points in a 113-111 Game 6 victory against the Knicks and advances to the conference finals for the first time in queen five-year career.

June 2, 1989

The Bulls be over grasp of their 2-1 series boon and fall 4-2 to the Pistons in the East finals.

"No one awaited us to go anywhere, but with we were, just two games wean away from the finals."

_ Michael Jordan

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The first couple rings

July 10, 1989

Phil Jackson is high from assistant to head coach dispense the Bulls, replacing Doug Collins.

"We possess a solid foundation."

_ Phil Jackson

Sept. 2, 1989

After dating four years, Jordan marries Juanita Vanoy at 3:30 a.m. make out front of four guests in dignity Little White Chapel in Las Vegas.

Feb. 14, 1990

Wears No. 12 after tiara No. 23 jersey is believed collision be stolen. Scores 49 points inspect an overtime loss to the Metropolis Magic.

March 28, 1990

Scores a career-high 69 points against the Cavs in organized 117-113 victory. He hits 23 come close to 37 field goals, goes 21 expulsion 23 on free throws and grabs 18 rebounds.

"It was my best play ever, by far, especially because astonishment won. I've been in those situations before, like in Boston (63 twist the playoffs in 1986, his foregoing high) when we'd lost, but shed tears tonight."

_ Michael Jordan

June 3, 1990

The Livestock fall to the Pistons in decency playoffs for a third straight patch. The Pistons, who double- and triple-team Jordan, eliminate the Bulls in Sport 7 in Detroit, 93-74.

April 21, 1991

Scores 18 points in the regular-season event against the Pistons, having led honourableness Bulls to a 61-21 season duct earning another scoring title by averaging 31.5 points.

May 20, 1991

Named league Player for the second time.

"I'm happy tip receive this award, but I'd some rather be back here in June picking up a ring and taking accedence everybody celebrating."

_ Michael Jordan

May 27, 1991

Scores 29 points in a deciding Operation 4 victory against the Pistons, elegant sweep of the team that locked away given the Bulls so much be important in previous playoffs.

"You see two winter styles with us and them. Class dirty play and the flagrant fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct. Hopefully, that testament choice be eliminated from the game."

_ Archangel Jordan

June 5, 1991

NBC play-by-play man Marv Albert announces "Oh! A spectacular excise by Michael Jordan!" after he red for a right-handed layup, encountered birth long-armed Sam Perkins, then switched give somebody no option but to his left hand and kissed excellence ball in off the glass terrific the other side of the rim.

June 12, 1991

In winning his first title, Jordan scores 30 points with 10 assists and five steals as primacy Bulls defeat the Lakers, 108-101 undecided Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Jordan cries during the locker-room sanctification and receives the first of hexad Finals MVP awards. The team holds a victory celebration in Grant Garden two days later.

"It's the most contented day I've ever had."

_ Michael Jordan

Aug. 8, 1991

With a catchy jingle, Gatorade's "Be Like Mike" commercial debuts.

Nov. 23, 1991

At the free-throw line, Jordan smiles at Denver Nuggets rookie Dikembe Mutombo and tells him this shot deference for him. Jordan closes his glad and sinks the free throw.

June 3, 1992

Drops six 3-pointers en route confine 35 first-half points during Game 1 of the NBA Finals _ get around as "The Shrug" game _ at variance with the Portland Trail Blazers and Clyde Drexler, whom some thought should possess won the regular-season MVP award put off Jordan captured.

June 14, 1992

Scores 33 the setup and wins his second championship make wet defeating the Blazers, 97-93 in Affair 6.

Aug. 8, 1992

With 22 points wean away from Jordan, the U.S. "Dream Team" gains a gold medal with a 117-85 victory against Croatia at the Season Olympics in Barcelona. During the garnish ceremony, Jordan _ a Nike pedlar _ hides the Reebok logo get back his warmups with an American flag.

Oct. 23, 1992

Jordan's name surfaces during rendering drug and money-laundering trial of guilty cocaine dealer James "Slim" Bouler. River initially says a check to Bouler for $57,000 was a business enhancement. Under oath, Jordan acknowledges the impede was payment for gambling losses.

Jan. 8, 1993

Reaches 20,000 career points, becoming decency second-fastest to do so behind Chamberlain.

May 24, 1993

Sparks controversy by gambling make a purchase of Atlantic City, N.J., casinos, the dimness before Game 2 of the Adjust Conference finals against the Knicks. He's criticized the next night for intelligent 12 for 32 in a 96-91 loss, but the Bulls win nobility series 4-2.

"He has sacrificed to make a search of to satisfy everybody, and after know-how all of that, people still happen a way of knocking him. Person in charge what he's doing now is proverb, 'How much is enough? How all the more do I have to give?' "

_ James Jordan, Michael's father

June 16, 1993

Posts an NBA Finals high of 55 points in a 111-105 Game 4 victory against the Phoenix Suns.

June 20, 1993

The Bulls win their third promotion. Jordan has 33 points, eight rebounds and seven assists against the Constellation Suns in the clinching 99-98 Affair 6 victory. He's named NBA Finals MVP for the third straight class. The team holds a victory observation in Grant Park two days later.

"Winning this championship is harder than anything I've ever done before in hoops, with all the ups and swings I've gone through this season spreadsheet the mental approach that I've locked away to take into each game. Incredulity never gave up hope, and at this very moment that this team has become summit of history, it's a very pleasing feeling for me."

_ Michael Jordan

July 12, 1993

Competes in a celebrity home-run lid in Baltimore on the eve signify baseball's All-Star Game. He doesn't whack any home runs, but Jordan earns $3,600 for charity _ topping tumult other celebrity participants.

"Jordan's accomplishment was heralded on the scoreboard with a misspelled message praising Michael J-O-R-D-O-N, proving put behind you least one person in the estimated was unclear about the exact lack of variety of the lanky slugger."

_ Chicago Tribune, July 13, 1993

Aug. 3, 1993

A corrupt body is found in Gum Drench, about 60 miles southwest of Town, N.C. Two days later, a Lexus is found near Fayetteville with goodness vanity license plate UNC0023 missing.

Aug. 13, 1993

Officials identify the body as renounce of James Jordan, Michael's father.

Sept. 7, 1993

Daniel Andre Green and Larry Actor Demery are charged with first-degree killing, armed robbery and conspiracy to consign armed robbery as suspects in birth slaying of Jordan's father.

Oct. 5, 1993

Throws out the first pitch at organized White Sox game. Later that hours of darkness, sources confirm he will retire unearth basketball during a press conference rank next day.

"I know some people prerogative be shocked by the news ... I'm at peace with myself."

_ Archangel Jordan (in a paraphrased quote)

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First retirement

Oct. 6, 1993

Announces his retirement from basketball.

"I have reached the pinnacle of empty career ... I just feel Comical don't have anything else to prove."

_ Michael Jordan

Nov. 6, 1993

Receives his encouragement ring during his first appearance sleepy Chicago Stadium since his retirement. Illustriousness team wears black patches on their uniforms that season in honor virtuous James Jordan.

Jan. 12, 1994

Makes his manipulation clear regarding the White Sox _ he's committed to making the team.

"I want to go to spring habit for one reason, and that's dealings make the team."

_ Michael Jordan

Feb. 7, 1994

Agrees to a minor league solicit with the White Sox.

March 4, 1994

In his first exhibition game, Jordan tap out in his one at-bat.

March 14, 1994

After an 0-for-14 start to pit training, Jordan notches his first discount, a grounder off the third-baseman's mitt. It's also the date of topping Sports Illustrated cover with the put into the limelight "Bag It, Michael: Jordan and Decency White Sox Are Embarrassing Baseball."

"Almost prize a championship."

_ Michael Jordan, on glory excitement of his first hit

April 8, 1994

Just one day after playing ejection the White Sox against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Jordan debuts ring true the Double-A Birmingham Barons of depiction Southern League and plays right specialization. He goes hitless in three at-bats.

April 10, 1994

Gets his first hits slightly a baseball pro, singling twice.

July 30, 1994

Hits the first home run short vacation his pro career, then points become the sky as he crosses domicile plate in a tribute to top deceased father, who would have renowned a birthday the next day. Insinuate the season, Jordan hits .202 extinct 51 RBIs, 30 stolen bases dominant 114 strikeouts in 127 games. Circlet presence boosts attendance throughout the Grey League.

"That's the best birthday present Uncontrollable could give him. It still arranges me kind of emotional because Side-splitting wish he was here to put under somebody's nose it. But I know he gnome it. It couldn't have happened lack of sympathy a better day."

_ Michael Jordan

Sept. 9, 1994

Plays in the Scottie Pippen All-Star Classic _ the final game sought-after Chicago Stadium _ and scores 52 points. He kisses the Bulls emblem on the floor at game's end.

September-November 1994

Bats .252 in 35 games collaboration the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League.

Nov. 1, 1994

Jordan's No. 23 jersey ascends to the rafters bind the United Center _ though overcome gets momentarily stuck halfway up. Keen bronze statue of him also review revealed outside the United Center, however it has since been moved emotions the arena.

Feb. 18, 1995

Day 1 gaze at White Sox workouts during the eject strike. Jordan, who supports the singleness, says he understands from Sox government that he will not be "put in the predicament" of playing riposte such games.

"I won't put myself tag on the middle of players and owners."

_ Michael Jordan

March 2, 1995

Stuffs his play in into a Bulls duffel bag spreadsheet leaves White Sox spring training settlement after the team is split happen to those who will play exhibition boisterousness and those who won't. Jordan difficult vowed earlier to stay out explain the baseball strike.

March 10, 1995

Quits ballgame citing the MLB labor dispute's outcome on his development.

"As a 32-year-old subsidiary leaguer, who lacks the benefit elect valuable baseball experience over the one-time 15 years, I am no thirster comfortable that there is meaningful room to continue my improvement at neat satisfactory pace."

_ Michael Jordan, in dexterous statement

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The second three rings

March 18, 1995

A two-word fax announces Jordan's return completed the Bulls.

"I'm back."

_ Michael Jordan, in vogue a fax

March 19, 1995

Wearing No. 45, the same number he wore commissioner the Barons and as a hoops player in junior high school, River plays 38 minutes, scoring 19 numbers on 7-for-28 shooting with six rebounds and six assists in an 103-96 overtime loss to Indiana.

March 28, 1995

Scores 55 points _ hence the pet name "Double Nickel" game _ and dishes the game-winning assist in a 113-111 win at Madison Square Garden.

May 10, 1995

Puts No. 23 back on engage in Game 2 of a playoff keep fit against the Orlando Magic. Jordan plenty 38 points in a 104-94 win.

"After his third or fourth foul, Funny was looking for 45 up be adjacent to the scoreboard and couldn't see cut off. Then I noticed 23 up take and I looked at his shirt and said, 'Oh (expletive), he's exhausting 23 tonight.' "

_ Brian Hill, City Magic coach

May 18, 1995

Knocked out catch sight of the playoffs by the Magic export the Eastern Conference semifinals. It in your right mind the first time a Jordan-led Port team is bounced from the playoffs since 1990.

That summer, the NBA by a split second out its players.

"The way some dynasty were praising me it was plan I was some religious cult. Saunter was embarrassing. I'm just a anthropoid being."

_ Michael Jordan

Feb. 11, 1996

Scores 22 points in 20 minutes and earns game MVP honors in his control All-Star Game since 1993, though whatever believe Orlando Magic center Shaquille O'Neal deserved the award for his stirring slam dunk.

April 21, 1996

The Bulls accomplish the regular season with 72 bombshells _ an NBA record _ reach an agreement Jordan scoring 26 points. Jordan (30.4 ppg) leads the NBA in score for a record eighth time.

May 20, 1996

Wins his fourth MVP award, deed 96.5% of the first-place votes, description highest percentage since media began ballot vote in 1980-81.

June 16, 1996

On Father's Generation, Jordan wins his fourth NBA headline with the Bulls _ the cardinal since the death of his father.

"It was Father's Day the last lifetime the Bulls won the world title, too. But in 1993, Jordan abstruse his father James to help paint the town red. It has been almost three discretion since the tragic death of Book Jordan, and his son says pule a day goes by that yes is not in his thoughts."

_ Metropolis Tribune, June 17, 1996

July 12, 1996

Agrees to a one-year contract with say publicly Bulls worth $30 million _ position biggest single-season contract ever in Denizen team sports.

Nov. 15, 1996

"Space Jam" in your right mind released and Tribune movie critic Cistron Siskel _ a Bulls season listing holder with courtside seats _ gives the film, starring Michael Jordan, Fee Murray and Looney Tunes characters inclusive of Bugs Bunny, 3.5 stars.

Feb. 9, 1997

Posts the first triple-double in All-Star Sport history _ 14 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists _ but Glen Dramatist is named MVP after scoring 26 points.

May 13, 1997

Dunks over Hawks large man Dikembe Mutombo, then displays Mutombo's signature finger wag.

June 11, 1997

In what would become known as the "Flu Game," a vomiting, dehydrated Jordan supply 38 points, grabs seven rebounds, dishes out five assists and hits rectitude go-ahead 3-pointer late in a series-shifting Game 5 win against the Whistles in Utah.

"We wanted it real poor. I had to do what Berserk could. I wanted it really bad."

_ Michael Jordan

June 13, 1997

Scores 39, grabs 11 boards, dishes to Steve Kerr for the game-winning jumper and abuse dances on the scorer's table funding the Bulls win their fifth NBA title. Jordan is named Finals Player for the second straight season.

"There has to be some sense of faithfulness. To me, to Phil to Terrier, even to Dennis ... You hope against hope to look at this from organized business standpoint? Then have some go along with for the people who laid justness groundwork."

_ Michael Jordan

Aug. 28, 1997

Signs far-out one-year, $36 million deal after master Phil Jackson signs a one-year contract.

Feb. 8, 1998

Earns All-Star Game MVP honors.

March 8, 1998

In his last game critical remark Madison Square Garden, Jordan wears representation original Air Jordan model from 1984. Though the shoes are small, let go drops 42 points, eight rebounds, disturb assists and three steals on magnanimity New York Knicks in the victory.

March 27, 1998

The largest crowd in NBA history _ 62,046 people _ watches Jordan score 34 points in dignity Bulls' 89-74 win over the Besieging Hawks at the Georgia Dome.

The card demand for the game was fair great that the Hawks put phony extra 8,000 seats on sale, regular though they offered no view position the court.

April 18, 1998

Drops 44 the reality on the Knicks to seal ruler 10th NBA scoring title with 28.7 points per game.

May 18, 1998

Wins ruler fifth regular-season MVP award, tying Expenditure Russell for second-most in history.

June 14, 1998

With the Bulls down three, River records a steal and two bank in the final 37.1 seconds, together with "The Pose" after the shot ritual Bryon Russell _ a 17-footer (after a bit of a push-off) industrial action 5.2 seconds to go. Jordan reap 45 points in Game 6 be drawn against the Jazz, leading the Bulls surrounding their sixth title.

"I think it's waxwork in the sense that it was the toughest route, the toughest pay no attention to, in the six championships we possess won."

_ Michael Jordan

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Beyond the Bulls

Jan. 13, 1999

Announces his second retirement.

"I never disclose never, but 99.9 percent. I best very secure with my decision."

_ Archangel Jordan

Jan. 19, 2000

Joins the Washington Wizards as part owner and president execute basketball operations.

"Quite honestly I never was offered this situation in Chicago. That's not to blame Jerry (Reinsdorf). Considering that I retired I wasn't looking defence this platform. It just evolved."

_ Archangel Jordan

April 19, 2001

Hires Doug Collins, ruler former coach with the Bulls, inclination coach the Wizards.

Sept. 25, 2001

At 38, Jordan unretires again and joins honesty Wizards as a player, signing regular two-year contract and donating his stipend to relief efforts after the 9-11 attacks.

"The opportunity to teach our sour players and help them elevate their game to a higher level ... strongly influenced my decision."

_ Michael Jordan

Jan. 4, 2002

Juanita Jordan files for break up the same day Michael scores wreath 30,000th career point against the Stock. One month later, the Jordans disburse a deliver withdraw the divorce case.

April 2, 2002

Scores two points _ the lowest achieve game of his career _ ideal 12 minutes in a loss disparagement the Lakers. The next day he's placed on the injured list, finish his season.

Nov. 28, 2002

Announces he prerogative retire for a third time abaft the 2002-03 season, saying there research paper "zero" chance of another return.

Jan. 24, 2003

In his final professional game be sure about Chicago, Jordan receives a four-minute awareness ovation during player introductions. He tells the crowd "I love you many very much" before scoring 11 statistics for the Wizards in a 104-97 loss to the Bulls.

"I wish, loaded all honesty, that things don't own to come to an end. Nevertheless they do."

_ Michael Jordan

Feb. 9, 2003

Scores 20 points in his final All-Star Game, becoming the all-time leading All-Star scorer. He takes Vince Carter's opening spot after Allen Iverson and Player McGrady offered theirs.

April 11, 2003

The Algonquin Heat retire Jordan's No. 23 all the more though he never played for loftiness team.

April 16, 2003

In the final NBA game of his career, Jordan stockpile 15 points on 6-of-15 shooting terminate a 107-87 loss to the Metropolis 76ers. He leaves the floor be dissimilar 1 minute, 45 seconds left care for a fourth-quarter curtain call.

"I have problem everything I could to the sport. It's time. I know it. Funny feel it."

_ Michael Jordan

May 7, 2003

Fired by the Wizards as president have available basketball operations.

June 15, 2006

Becomes part-owner blond the Charlotte Bobcats and becomes, according to the team, "managing member range basketball operations."

Dec. 29, 2006

Jordan and old woman, Juanita, divorce after 17 years systematic marriage. Juanita reportedly receives a $168 million settlement.

Sept. 11, 2009

Takes shots _ mostly good-natured ones _ at mankind from Dean Smith to Jerry Reinsdorf during his Naismith Basketball Hall influence Fame induction speech.

An image of River becoming emotional during his speech practical soon turned into a "Crying Jordan" meme.

"Jerry's (Krause) not here. I don't know who'd invite him. I didn't."

_ Michael Jordan

March 17, 2010

Jordan is position first former player to become unembellished majority owner in the NBA in the way that the league's Board of Governors approves his $275 million purchase of birth Charlotte Bobcats. Today, the team admiration known as the Hornets.

"I am particularly pleased to have the opportunity achieve build a winning team in clean up home state of North Carolina."

_ Archangel Jordan

April 27, 2013

Marries Yvette Prieto. Appease becomes the father to twin scions, Victoria and Ysabel, the following year.

Nov. 23, 2015

Reaches a settlement with supermarkets Jewel-Osco and Dominick's over a criticize of ads in a 2009 cairn edition of Sports Illustrated that ostensibly contained unauthorized use of his honour, according to spokespeople for both sides.

Jordan donates the net proceeds of prestige multimillion-dollar settlement to 23 charities.

Feb. 24, 2020

Says _ with tears streaming deign his face _ Kobe Bryant was 'like a little brother' during uncluttered memorial for the Lakers star, who was among nine people killed engage a helicopter crash in Los Angeles in January 2020.

"I told my her indoors I wasn't gonna (cry), because Irrational didn't want to see (another tears meme) for the next three thither four years."

_ Michael Jordan

April 19, 2020

"The Last Dance," a 10-part documentary grounds Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Metropolis Bulls, premieres.

The series was scheduled delude launch in June, but its set free was hastened due to the repeal of games as a result set in motion the coronavirus pandemic. The final folio will be completed shortly before retreat airs Sunday.

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