In the year 1991, he won the first NBA championship from Chicago Bulls and went on to keep it constant in 1992 as well as in 1993, thus winning consecutively for 3 years and attaining the title of 'three peat'. He suddenly left NBA in 1993 in the month of October but continued with his career and again joined Bulls in the year 1995. they went on to achieve titles in championships from 1996 to 1998. though he retired from Bulls in 1999 he returned to 2 seasons of NBA and as a member of Washington Wizards in 2001 and 2003.
Michael Jordan in his career has received a lot of awards which include the following.
- Most Valuable Player or MVP for 5 times
- All defensive first team honors for 9 times
- All NBA First team designations for 10 times
- NBA All Star Game appearances for 14 times
- scoring title for 10 times
- All Star MVP for 3 times
- NBA Finals MVP Awards for 6 times
- Steals titles for 3 times
- Defensive player of the Year Award in the year 1988
Michael Jordan attained the recognition of Greatest North American athlete in 1999 by ESPN. He stands second in the list of athletes in Associated Press. The first position is occupied by Babe Ruth.
Michael Jordan appeared in the cover page of the magazine, Sports Illustrated due to his outstanding achievements. He is very popular among a huge list of fans for his talents in basketball. Such players are inspiration to other aspiring players. Even by watching his game many players have learnt the winning tricks. His hard work along with his talent has payed him and he became such a world renowned player, who still holds some great records.
Apart from being a famous basketball player, Michael Jordan is also a well known face in endorsement of different products. Currently, he is the Managing Member of 'Basketball Operations' and also part owner in Charlotte Bobcats in North Carolina, his home state.
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