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 Michael Jordan
| Why did Jordan choose the number 23 for his jersey? | Michael Jordan (TroutSeekers) |
It was half of 45, his first choice. His number was already taken (45) when he made the high school basketball team, so he halved the number and kept it all through High School and College. Jersey number Jordan took upon his return from baseball. ... from cgi1.sportsline com ... 'My favorite number had always been No. 45 - which was my older brother Larry's number. When I got to high school, I couldn't have No. 45 because Larry had it - so I decided to have half of his number ... 22 and a half, which rounded to No. 23. That's the real story of how I came to wear No. 23.'
| Who was the name of Michael's junior high basketball coach? | More Michael Jordan (phobos11) |
Fred Lynch . Fred Lynch was also the assistant coach of Michael when he went to high school.
| Who was Michale's roomate, and fellow basketball player during his freshman year? | More Michael Jordan (phobos11) |
| Who was Jordan's coach while at college? | Michael Jordan (TroutSeekers) |
| Who are Michael's parents? | Michael Jordan 23 (BubblesSJ3) |
| Which TV sportscaster called Michael Jordan's 63-point performance against the Boston Celtics in 1986? | Michael Jordan (Gerry1972) |
Dick Stockton. Stockton did the play-by-play for CBS' coverage of Game 2 of the first round playoff series between the Bulls and the Celtics in 1986. Besides that contest, Stockton also called Michael's famous shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 1989 first round playoff series for CBS. Marv Albert covered a lot of memorable moments of Michael and the Bulls for NBC during their title runs in the 1990s. Dick Enberg also did some Bulls games for the peacock network during that time. Bob Costas called Jordan's final shot in a Bulls uniform against the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals.
| Which Michael Jackson music video did Jordan make an appearance in? | Michael Jordan (Gerry1972) |
"Jam". In "Jam", the two famous Michaels showcased what they do best. The King Of Pop dances while number 23 shoots hoops and dunks. Part of the video has Jordan showing Jackson how to shoot the basketball. The conclusion of the video is pretty interesting. The King Of Pop teaches the greatest basketball player some dance steps, including the moonwalk. "Jam" was filmed in Chicago.
| Which high school did Michael attend? | Michael Jordan 23 (BubblesSJ3) |
Laney High School. Michael went to Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carloina.
| Which current Chicago Bulls basketball player did Michael treat to a Chicago Cubs game in 2004? | Michael Jordan (Gerry1972) |
Ben Gordon. This was just before Gordon's rookie season and after he won the NCAA basketball championship with UConn. Jordan also was a mentor to Ben in 2004. Michael is best known for his attempt at a baseball career by playing for the Brimingham Barrons, a minor league team for the Chicago White Sox, who are the crosstown rivals of the Cubs. But MJ also rooted for the Cubs and was sometimes seen at Wrigley Field during his heyday with the Bulls. In 1998, he threw out the first pitch prior to the Cubs one-game playoff against the San Francisco Giants. In 2003, the year the Cubs came close to reaching the World Series, Jordan visited the Cubs clubhouse. In 1989, Michael predicted the Cubs would play the A's in the World Series. Unfortunately, it turned out to be the Giants and A's in that Fall Classic.
| Where was the Five-Star basketball camp that Michael went to between his junior and senior year? | More Michael Jordan (phobos11) |
Pittsburgh. Only the best high school players in the country were invited to the camp.
| Where was Michael Jordan born? | More Michael Jordan (phobos11) |
Brooklyn. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on Februanry 17, 1963.
| Where was Michael born? | Michael Jordan (bink249) |
Brooklyn, NY. Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY.
| Where did Michael Jordan work at for his first job? | Michael Jordan (know2it3all) |
Hotel. It lasted one week.
| When did Michael Jordan retire again? | Michael Jordan 23 (BubblesSJ3) |
January 13, 1999. When he retired his career totals included 29,277 points, 5,836 rebounds, 5,012 assists, and 2,306 steals. He still holds the record for the highest career score average (31.5 points per game) and the most seasons leading the league in scoring (10).
| When did Michael first play basketball in the Olympics? | Michael Jordan 23 (BubblesSJ3) |
1984. Before the start of his professional career, Michael played on the US national team at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
| What year was Jordan's first Olympics? | Michael Jordan (bink249) |
1984. Jordan was a member of the 1984 Olympic gold medal winning team.
| What year did Michael Jordan win the N.B.A. Defensive Player of the Year Award? | Michael Jordan (know2it3all) |
1988. He also led the N.B.A. in steals that year.
| What year did Michael graduate from Laney High School? | More Michael Jordan (phobos11) |
| What year did Michael and his North Carolina Tar heels win the NCAA national championship? | Michael Jordan (bink249) |
1982. 1982 was Michael's freshmen year.
| What was the year and make of the first car that Michael Jordan ever owned? | Michael Jordan (know2it3all) |
1977 Pontiac Grand Am. He had this car during his Sophmore season at the University of North Carolina.
| What was the name of the minor league baseball team Jordan played for? | Michael Jordan (TroutSeekers) |
| What was the name of Michael Jordan's high school? | More Michael Jordan (phobos11) |
Laney High Scool. Michael entered Laney High School as a tenth grader in the fall of 1978.
| What was the name of Michael Jordan's high school? | Michael Jordan (know2it3all) |
Laney High. He grew up in Wilmington, N.C.
| What was the date when Michael Jordan announced that he was going to turn pro? | More Michael Jordan (phobos11) |
May 5, 1984. He decided not to return for his senior year at North Caolina.
| What was Michael Jordan's major at the University of North Carolina? | Michael Jordan (know2it3all) |
Cultural Geography. Michael Jordan got his degree in 1986.
| What was his Olympic jersey number at Los Angeles and Barcelona? | Michael Jordan (TroutSeekers) |
| What three numbers has Michael Jordan worn over his 17 year N.B.A. career? | Michael Jordan (know2it3all) |
23, 45, 12. He wore #12 on Valentine's Day 1990, because his #23 had been stolen.
| What team where the Chicago Bulls playing the day of Michael's return to basketball in 1995? | Michael Jordan (bink249) |
Indiana Pacers. Michael's first game back was against the Pacers on March 19th, 1995.
| What team did Michael get drafted by? | Michael Jordan 23 (BubblesSJ3) |
Chicago Bulls. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA draft.
| What team did Jordan record his 5,000th assist against? | Michael Jordan (schifty7) |
Orlando. On April 7th 1998. He recorded 5 steals in that game. What a milestone. Michael has more than 5,300 assists in his career.
| What sport did Michael leave basketball to play? | Michael Jordan 23 (BubblesSJ3) |
baseball. In 1994 Jordan signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.
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