Michael Jeffrey Jordan, widely known as MJ, is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and the principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. He played 15 NBA seasons with the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards.
Jordan began his career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, winning the 1982 NCAA championship with the Tar Heels. In 1984, he entered the NBA with the Chicago Bulls and quickly became a superstar. His scoring ability and spectacular dunks, especially from the free-throw line, earned him the nicknames “Air Jordan” and “His Airness.” He was also recognized as one of the league’s strongest defensive players.
Jordan won his first NBA championship in 1991, followed by titles in 1992 and 1993, completing a historic three-peat. He retired in 1993 to pursue baseball but returned in 1995. With the Bulls, he captured three more championships in 1996, 1997, and 1998, including leading them to an NBA-record 72 wins in the 1995–96 season.
He retired again in 1999 but made a comeback with the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003 before retiring permanently.
Michael Jordan's dominance in the NBA is unparalleled, and his statistical achievements solidify his legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Here's a breakdown of his career statistics and all-time rankings:
Michael Jordan – Career Regular Season Stats
Games Played: 1,072
Points: 32,292 (30.1 PPG) – 5th all-time
Rebounds: 6,672 (6.2 RPG)
Assists: 5,633 (5.3 APG)
Steals: 2,514 (2.3 SPG)
Blocks: 893 (0.8 BPG)
Field Goals Made: 2,188
Free Throws Made: 1,463
Three-Point Field Goals Made: 148
Free Throw Percentage: 85.0%
Field Goal Percentage: 49.7%
Three-Point Percentage: 33.2%
All-Time NBA Rankings
Points: 5th (32,292)
Rebounds: 40th (6,672)
Assists: 13th (5,633)
Steals: 3rd (2,514)
Blocks: 34th (893)
Field Goals Made: 3rd (2,188)
Free Throws Made: 2nd (1,463)
Three-Point Field Goals Made: 63rd (148)
Free Throw Percentage: 85.0%
Field Goal Percentage: 49.7%
Three-Point Percentage: 33.2%
Career Highlights
NBA Championships: 6 (1991–1993, 1996–1998)
NBA Finals MVPs: 6 (record)
Regular Season MVPs: 5
All-NBA Selections: 11
All-Defensive Selections: 9
Scoring Titles: 10
All-Star Appearances: 14
Scoring Feats
30+ Points in a Game: 673 times (NBA record)
40+ Points in a Game: 212 times (2nd all-time)
50+ Points in a Game: 39 times (2nd all-time)
60+ Points in a Game: 5 times (3rd all-time)
Michael Jordan's statistical prowess and accolades underscore his status as a basketball legend. His ability to dominate in multiple facets of the game, from scoring to defense, has left an indelible mark on the NBA.
Michael Jordan Achievements
During his brilliant career, Michael Jordan won 6 NBA Championships, earned a total of 14 MVP awards, was selected to 14 All-Star games, won 10 scoring titles... and the list of his achievements goes on and on.
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