When and where was Michael Jordan born?
Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 17, 1963. His parents, James and Delores Jordan, moved to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Jordan has two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger sister. Jordan loved to play baseball when he was a child, and also played some basketball and football. His love for basketball began when his older brother, Larry, continuously beat him in one-on-one pickup games. As with any challenge Jordan faces, this determined Michael to become a better player. Jordan played basketball for Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ironically, Jordan was cut from the varsity team as a sophomore. Instead of giving up after failing to make the team, Jordan used it to spur himself to greater achievements, practicing hour after hour on the court. “Whenever I was working out and got tired and figured I ought to stop, I’d close my eyes and see that list in the locker room without my name on it,” Jordan said, “an
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brooklyn, NY on Feb. 17, 1963 but he settled and grew up in Wilmington, NC, where he also had his education (University of North Carolina). Well, he’s most famous as a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls and, later on, the Washington Wizards. While in Chicago, he won 6 NBA championships, was named regular season MVP 5 times and finals MVP 6 times. Jordan was also a 10-time All-NBA first team and 9-time All-defensive first team selections and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players of all time.
