Michael Jordan’s Career
Michael Jordan, one of the most iconic athletes of all time and arguably the greatest player to ever play the game of basketball, has a very long and successful career. From 1984, when he was picked third in the NBA Draft, to 2003, when he retired from the Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan made a lasting impact on the league and fans all over the world.
Rookie of the Year
In 1984, the Chicago Bulls drafted Michael Jordan with the third overall pick. In his first professional season, he was named the Rookie of the Year after averaging 28.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He also earned his first All-Star selection, won the Slam Dunk Contest and was chosen for the All-NBA Second Team at the end of the season.
Championships and Records
In his 13-year career, Michael Jordan won an impressive 6 NBA Championships. He was also named the Finals MVP a remarkable 6 times and won the regular season MVP 5 times. Jordan also holds several NBA records and is the all-time leader in points per game (30.1), field goal attempts (11,323) and field goals made (5,987).
Achievements
- Six NBA championships
- Six-time Finals MVP
- Five-time regular season MVP
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist
- 14-time All-Star
- Two-time All-Star MVP
- Ten scoring titles
- Three steals titles
- Nine All-Defensive First Team selections
- Ten All-NBA First Team selections
In total, Michael Jordan’s illustrious NBA career spanned 19 seasons, which is an all-time record. He may not have played in all 19 seasons, but his legacy and impact is undeniable. Jordan made 13 All-Star teams, earned 33 All-NBA Team selections and 10 All-Defensive Team selections while with the Bulls and Wizards combined.
Despite retiring in 2003, Michael Jordan’s legacy and influence continues to this day. In 2020, he was named the greatest NBA player of all-time in a poll of current NBA players and executives. Michael Jordan’s career was truly remarkable, and it is likely to be remembered for many years to come.
