Michael Jordan Biography
Michael Jordan is universally recognized as the greatest basketball player of all time. His six championships, five MVP awards, and scoring record have never been matched. The Jordan Brand generates over $5 billion in revenue annually for Nike — more than 20 years after his retirement. The Last Dance documentary series about his final Bulls championship season attracted over 23 million viewers per episode.
Personal Life
Who are Michael Jordan's parents?
James R. Jordan Sr., Deloris Jordan
Did Michael Jordan have siblings?
Yes — Larry Jordan, James Jordan Jr., Deloris Jordan, Roslyn Jordan.
Was Michael Jordan married?
| Name | Married | Divorced |
|---|---|---|
| Juanita Vanoy | 1989 | 2006 |
| Yvette Prieto | 2013 | N/A |
Did Michael Jordan have children?
Michael Jordan had 5 children: Jeffrey Michael Jordan, Marcus James Jordan, Jasmine Jordan, Victoria Jordan, Ysabel Jordan.
What religion was Michael Jordan?
Michael Jordan was Christianity.
What was Michael Jordan's ethnicity?
Michael Jordan was of African American heritage.
Career Highlights
TV Shows
- Space Jam (1996)
Awards
- 6 NBA Championships
- 6 NBA Finals MVP
- 5 NBA MVP
- 14 NBA All-Star
- 2 Olympic Gold Medals
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- Hall of Fame
Facts About Michael Jordan
- He was cut from his high school varsity basketball team as a sophomore
- He holds the NBA record for highest career scoring average (30.1 points per game)
- His Air Jordan brand generates over $5 billion in annual revenue for Nike
- He became the first athlete billionaire primarily through business ventures
Michael Jordan Quotes
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
"To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish."
Legacy
['basketball', 'nba', 'chicago-bulls', 'billionaire', 'air-jordan']
Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-19