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Michael Jordan

Professional Basketball Player

Born 1963

Biography

Michael Jordan, born on February 17, 1963, is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships (1991-1993, 1996-1998) and earned the NBA Finals MVP award each time. Jordan's career highlights include scoring an average of 30.1 points per game, the highest in NBA history, and winning the NBA MVP Award five times (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998). In addition to his basketball achievements, Jordan made a significant impact in popular culture through his partnership with Nike, creating the iconic Air Jordan sneaker line. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

About

Born February 17, 1963

Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, USA

Nationality American

Education Bachelor of Arts in Geography

School University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Popular Quotes

"I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed"

Motivation Inspiration Success Resilience

"My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength."

Motivation Personal growth Self-improvement Resilience

"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."

Motivation Inspiration Self-improvement Success

"I've never lost a game. I just ran out of time."

Inspiration Resilience Perseverance Determination

"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."

Motivation Personal growth Self-improvement Success

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."

Inspiration Success Leadership Achievement

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."

Motivation Success Perseverance Determination

"If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome."

Personal growth Self-improvement Self-belief Positive mindset

"If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."

Motivation Personal growth Resilience Perseverance

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

Success Resilience Perseverance Determination