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Michael Jordan FAQ — Height, Rings, Stats & More
Quick answers to the questions fans ask most about Michael Jordan — his height, his championships, his stats, his college career and his retirements.
How tall was Michael Jordan?
Michael Jordan is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall, with a playing weight listed around 205–216 pounds (93–98 kg).
How many NBA championships did Michael Jordan win?
Six — all with the Chicago Bulls, in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998. He was named NBA Finals MVP in all six series.
What numbers did Michael Jordan wear?
No. 23 for nearly his entire career. He briefly wore No. 45 in 1994–95 after returning from his first retirement, and No. 45 (and 12 once) in other special cases before switching back to 23.
How many career points did Michael Jordan score?
32,292 regular-season points (30.1 per game, the highest career average in NBA history) plus 5,987 playoff points at a record 33.4 per game.
When and where was Michael Jordan born?
February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina.
What college did Michael Jordan attend?
The University of North Carolina (1981–84) under coach Dean Smith. As a freshman he hit the game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA championship game; he left after his junior year for the NBA Draft, where the Bulls picked him No. 3 overall in 1984.
Why did Michael Jordan retire in 1993?
After winning three straight titles — and following the murder of his father, James Jordan, in July 1993 — Jordan announced his retirement in October 1993 and pursued a baseball career, playing 1994 with the Birmingham Barons.
When did Michael Jordan come back?
He returned to the Bulls in March 1995 ('I'm back'), won three more titles, retired again in 1999, then returned a final time with the Washington Wizards for 2001–02 and 2002–03.
Is Michael Jordan in the Hall of Fame?
Yes — he was enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009 as a player, and the 1992 'Dream Team' he played on was enshrined in 2010.
How many MVP awards did Michael Jordan win?
Five regular-season MVPs (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998), six Finals MVPs, three All-Star Game MVPs (1988, 1996, 1998), the 1985 Rookie of the Year award and the 1988 Defensive Player of the Year award.
What is Michael Jordan doing now?
After retiring, Jordan became an owner — he bought the Charlotte Hornets in 2010. This fan archive focuses on his playing career, which is where its pages and pictures come from.