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Will Michael Jordan Return in Space Jam 2: A New Legacy? Don Cheadle Knows the Answer

Don Cheadle says Michael Jordan will appear in Space Jam: A New Legacy, but 'not in the way you'd expect it.'

Jeremy DickMay 14, 2021

Has Michael B. Jordan Ever Met Michael Jordan? Burning Question Is Finally Answered

Have Michael B. Jordan and Michael Jordan ever been in the same room together? The Creed actor offers his answer.

Michael GurskyMay 2, 2021

Michael Jordan Once Said No to $100M to Show Up at an Event for 2 Hours

When you make as much money as NBA icon Michael Jordan, you can comfortably turn down $100 million.

Kevin BurwickMay 1, 2020

Michael Jordan Documentary The Last Dance Is Coming to ESPN and Netflix This April

Netflix and ESPN have announced their joint presentation of The Last Dance featuring Michael Jordan, which will be available this spring.

B. Alan OrangeMar 31, 2020

Michael Jordan's Emotional Kobe Bryant Speech Has Fans Retiring Crying Jordan Meme

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan referenced his famous Crying Jordan meme during the Kobe and Gianna Bryant Memorial.

Jeremy DickFeb 25, 2020

George Lucas Tops 2018's List of Wealthiest Celebrities

Star Wars creator George Lucas is the wealthiest celebrity in America, ahead of Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey.

Ryan ScottDec 19, 2018

Michael Jordan Has a Role in Space Jam 2 Only If He Wants It

Michael Jordan's involvement in Lebron James' Space Jam 2 is currently being discussed.

Kevin BurwickSep 20, 2018

Michael Jordan Baseball Movie Coming from Producer Will Smith

Will Smith is bringing the year Michael Jordan abandoned basketball for baseball to the big screen in The Prospect.

Ryan ScottDec 20, 2017

Space Jam Star Michael Jordan Is Voted Favorite Athlete in a Movie

In a recent fan poll, Michael Jordan beat LeBron James and Mike Tyson as favorite athlete turned actor.

Ryan ScottNov 11, 2016

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About Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan born February 17 1963 is a former American professional basketball player active businessman and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats His biography on the National Basketball Association NBA website states By acclamation Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s After a standout career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a member of the Tar Heels National Championship team in 1982 Jordan joined the NBA s Chicago Bulls in 1984 He quickly emerged as a league star entertaining crowds with his prolific scoring His leaping ability illustrated by performing slam dunks from the free throw line in slam dunk contests earned him the nicknames Air Jordan and His Airness He also gained a reputation for being one of the best defensive players in basketball In 1991 he won his first NBA championship with the Bulls and followed that achievement with titles in 1992 and 1993 securing a three peat Although Jordan abruptly retired from basketball at the beginning of the 1993 94 NBA season to pursue a career in baseball he rejoined the Bulls in 1995 and led them to three additional championships 1996 1997 and 1998 as well as an NBA record 72 regular season wins in the 1995 96 NBA season Jordan retired for a second time in 1999 but returned for two more NBA seasons from 2001 to 2003 as a member of the Washington Wizards Jordan s individual accolades and accomplishments include five MVP awards ten All NBA First Team designations nine All Defensive First Team honors fourteen NBA All Star Game appearances three All Star Game MVP awards ten scoring titles three steals titles six NBA Finals MVP awards and the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award He holds the NBA records for highest career regular season scoring average 30 12 points per game and highest career playoff scoring average 33 45 points per game In 1999 he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN and was second to Babe Ruth on the Associated Press s list of athletes of the century He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on April 6 2009 and was inducted on September 11 2009 Jordan is also noted for his product endorsements He fueled the success of Nike s Air Jordan sneakers which were introduced in 1985 and remain popular today Jordan also starred in the 1996 feature film Space Jam as himself He is the majority owner and head of basketball operations for the NBA s Charlotte Bobcats he recently won a bidding war to buy controlling interest in the team from founding owner Robert L Johnson Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Jordan licensed under CC BY SA full list of contributors on Wikipedia