Michael+Jordan

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Summary of Accomplishments: NBA’s website states that “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." This means that he has achieved more accomplishments in his career than any other player. He was very well rounded and won nearly every award possible in the NBA, college, and even high school.

In High School he averaged a triple double at 30 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds. That earned him All American honors and various player of the year awards. They included the Naismith, Adolph Rupp, and John R. Wooden Awards.

In college at North Carolina he also averaged over 17 points and 5 rebounds a game. After winning a National Championship (in which he hit the game winner as a freshman). That earned his ACC freshman of the year and ACC player of the year awards. Twice he was also named an NCAA All American.

In 1985 as a rookie he was one of the latest players to be named an All Star and the NBA All Rookie Team. He also became the NBA Rookie of the Year. After this he was named to the all star team 14 times, from 1985-1993, 1996-1998, and 2002-2003. In the all star game he had three performances that earned him MVP honors in 1988, 1996, 1998.

Winning 6 NBA titles (all in the 90’s) he became one of the all time championship leaders, and also earned Finals MVP every single time the Chicago Bulls Won.

People forget Michael Jordan for his defensive play also, because he earned NBA Defensive player of the year, and a 9 time NBA All Defensive team, paired with a 10 time All NBA Team.

He also took his glory internationally winning the olypic gold medal in 1984 and 1992. Jordan was an all around player, known for High Flying, earning him Slam Dunk contest championships in 1987 and 1988.

Last but not least, Jordan was the most dominant player of the 90’s winning the MVP Award 5 times for his amazing performances. Michael Jordan Quiz 1. What year was Michael Jordan drafted? 2. How many championships did he win? 3. How many NBA MVP awards did he win? 4. How many Finals MVP awards did he win? 5. How many times was he NBA Defensive player of the year? 6. What team is Michael Jordan co-owner of currently? 7. Name a charity he supported. 8. When did he first premiere his Jordan brand shoes? 9. What year did he retire? 10. What team did he retire with?

1. 1985 2. 6 3. 5 4. 6 (every time they won) 5. Only Once 6. The Charlotte Bobcats 7. Charity Golf Tournament, Boys and Girls club of America, Charitabulls, Make-A-Wish, Special Olympics. 8. 1985 in a game against the Sixers 9. 2002-2003 season 10. The Washington Wizards

Works Cited

Ingold, David. “Michael Jordan’s Timeline.” Chicago Tribune Online. N.p., 2010. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. .

Michael Jordan. 1984, 1985, 2009. AP Images. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. .

“Michael Jordan Bio.” NBA. N.p., 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. .