Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is an American former basketball player who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships and became one of basketball’s most prominent figures.

1984 NBA draft: The NBA draft in which the Chicago Bulls selected Michael Jordan third overall. This selection began Jordan’s professional career with the Bulls.
Scoring in basketball: The act of earning points in basketball by making field goals and free throws. Jordan combined drives, jump shots, and free throws to score at an elite rate.
Phil Jackson: An American basketball coach who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships. Jackson coached Jordan through all six of his Bulls championship seasons.
Air Jordan: A Nike basketball shoe and apparel line launched in collaboration with Michael Jordan in 1984. The line made Jordan’s signature footwear a lasting commercial and cultural force.
1991 NBA Finals: The NBA championship series in which the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers for their first title. Jordan won his first NBA championship and Finals MVP in this series.
Fadeaway jump shot: A jump shot taken while leaning away from a defender to create space. Jordan developed the fadeaway into a dependable weapon against tight defense.
Scottie Pippen: An American basketball player who helped the Chicago Bulls win six NBA championships. Pippen’s defense and playmaking complemented Jordan throughout Chicago’s title runs.
Basketball globalization: The spread of basketball’s audiences, players, and institutions across national borders. Jordan’s international fame helped draw new audiences to the NBA.
1992 NBA Finals: The NBA championship series in which the Chicago Bulls defeated the Portland Trail Blazers. Jordan led Chicago to its second consecutive championship.
Basketball defense: The tactics and individual actions used to prevent an opposing team from scoring. Jordan’s defense earned him recognition alongside his offensive achievements.

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