Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Michael Jordan play college basketball?
He played at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and hit the game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA championship game.
Was Michael Jordan ever cut from a team?
Yes. As a teenager he was famously cut from his high school varsity team, which he later said motivated him to work harder.
Did Jordan play another sport professionally?
He briefly left basketball in 1993 to play professional baseball in the minor leagues with the Birmingham Barons before returning to the NBA.
Is Michael Jordan in the Basketball Hall of Fame?
Yes. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Has he owned a professional basketball team?
Yes. Michael Jordan became the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets (NBA) in 2010 and remains involved in the franchise.
Did Jordan appear in movies or other media?
He starred in the 1996 film Space Jam, a live-action/animated movie that mixed basketball with Looney Tunes characters and reached wide audiences.
How many times did he retire from basketball?
He retired three times: first in 1993 (to play baseball), returned in 1995, retired in 1999, returned in 2001 with the Washington Wizards, and retired again in 2003.
How many children does Michael Jordan have?
He has five children: three from his first marriage (Jeffrey, Marcus, Jasmine) and twin daughters (Victoria and Ysabel) from his marriage to Yvette Prieto.
Has Jordan done notable philanthropy?
Yes. He has supported many causes and in 2020 he and Jordan Brand pledged $100 million over 10 years to organizations focused on racial equality, social justice, and education.
Did Jordan have major business interests beyond his sneaker line?
Yes. Beyond Jordan Brand, he has had high-profile endorsements (e.g., Gatorade, Hanes), media appearances, and his NBA team ownership; he’s active in various business ventures.
