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Michael Jordan, considered the best basketball player of all time, will turn 50 on February 17 with his legacy still dominating the game. Here we take a look at his historic life, both on and off the court.
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Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1963 and showed from an early age his potential.
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Michael Jordan was given a scholarship at the University of North Carolina under coach Dean Smith.
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In 1984 he was chosen in the NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls after being passed by the Blazers, who had the number one pick.
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He was named the Rookie of the Year in 1984, though he would not reach his first NBA final until 1991.
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Jordan was the MVP of that final, defeating the Lakers in five games to kick off the Bulls dynasty.
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They would defend their title in 1992 against the Blazers.
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Michael Jordan won his third title with the Chicago Bulls in 1993 against the Phoenix Suns, whose biggest star was Charles Barkley.
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Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Bill Cartwright carry their three titles won between 1991 and 1993.
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Michael Jordan also found success internationally as part of the 'Dream Team' which took gold in Barcelona '92.
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A hard hit for Michael Jordan was the murder of his father, James Jordan, in 1993, causing his first retirement from the game of basketball.
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During his first retirement from the game, he spent a brief period playing baseball in the minor leagues for the Chicago White Sox.
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Jordan would return from retirement in 1995, to lead the team to its fourth championship of the decade.
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The team dominated the 1990's with Jordan at the helm, winning 6 titles between 1991 and 1998.
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Key to the Bulls dinasty, alongside Michael Jordan, was legendary coach Phil Jackson.
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Jordan again retired in 1998, but returned in 2001 with the Washington Wizards.
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Jordan retired permanently in 2003 and became the majority owner of the Bobcats.
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Aside from winning the NBA title on six occasions, he was a five-time league MVP.
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Michael Jordan, considered the best basketball player of all time, will turn 50 on February 17 with his legacy still dominating the game. Here we take a look at his historic life, both on and off the court.
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