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Big Facts About Number 23

Michael Jordan: Who is Michael Jordan?

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Michael Jordan played basketball. He played for the Chicago Bulls. He wore number 23. It was for the Bulls.

He played the guard position. He played for two NBA teams. They were the Bulls and the Wizards.

He was born on February 17, 1963. He went to college. It was the University of North Carolina.

The Bulls picked him in 1984. It was the NBA Draft. In 1984-85, he was named Rookie of the Year.

In 1992, he won an Olympic gold medal. He was a member of the Dream Team.

As of November 2026, he won six titles. He was named Finals MVP six times.

As of November 2026, he won five MVP awards. He won the scoring title 10 times.

As of November 2026, he was chosen for 14 All-Star games. He played 15 seasons in the NBA. He is in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Words to know

  • guard: a team spot
  • college: later school
  • Olympic: of the Olympics
  • MVP: top player prize

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