Born February 17, 1963 (age 62) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 216 lb (98 kg)
Playing career 1984–1993, 1995–1998, 2001–2003
Position Shooting guard / small forward
Number 23, 12, 45
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. He was integral in popularizing basketball and the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming a global cultural icon. In 2016, he became the first billionaire player in NBA history. That same year, President Barack Obama awarded Jordan the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As of 2025, his net worth is estimated at $3.5 billion by Forbes, making him one of the richest celebrities.