Michael Jordan’s achievements and awards: A list of all MJ’s accomplishments

Michael Jordan’s achievements and awards: A list of all MJ’s accomplishments

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at May 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Books have been written about Michael Jordan's achievements as he is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, with his influence traversing across different sports. Having won nearly all of the available titles in the NBA, he made a name for himself at the top echelon of the game.

Michael Jordan’s achievements
Michael Jordan looks on during the Charlotte Hornets game against Orlando Magic at the Spectrum Centre on March 3rd, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo: Jacob Kupferman
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Apart from Michael Jordan's achievements in basketball, he has also been successful in the shoe world with his Jordan franchise, which pushed his popularity even further. The star has inspired millions with his great quotes and discipline, propelling his career to further heights.

Michael Jordan's profile and bio summary

Full name

Michael Jordan

Birth date

17th February 1963

Age

60 years (As of May 2023)

Nationality

American

Birthplace

Cumberland Hospital, New York

Gender

Male

Current residence

Jupiter, Florida

Ethnicity

African American

Height in feet

6'6"

Height in centimetres

198 cm

Weight in kilograms

98 kg

Weight in pounds

216 lbs

Hair colour

Bald

Parents

James R. Sr. (Father) and Deloris (Mother)

Siblings

Larry, James Jr., Roslyn and Deloris R. Jordan

Marital status

Married(2013) and Divorced(2006)

Spouse

Yvette Prieto

Ex-wife

Juanita Vanoy

Children

Marcus Jordan, Jeffrey Michael Jordan, Jasmine M. Jordan, Victoria Jordan and Ysabel Jordan

Religion

Christian

How many MVP Awards did Michael Jordan win in his career?

Michael Jordan won the title five times and is considered one of the biggest talents in NBA history; his achievements are a testament to that. The former basketball player was the first ever to record 200 steals and commit 200 blocks in a season. Here is a list of Jordan's achievements in basketball:

Award

Years

NBA Most Valuable Player

1987/88 1990/1991 1991/1992 1995/1996 1997/1998

NBA Title

1990/1991 1991/1992 1992/1993 1995/1996 1996/1997 1997/1998

Most Valuable Player in Finals

1990/1991 1991/1992 1992/1993 1995/1996 1996/1997 1997/1998

NBA Top Scorer

1986/1987 1987/1988 1988/1989 1989/1990 1990/1991 1991/1992 1992/1993 1995/1996 1996/1997 1997/1998

Defensive Player of the Year

1987/1988

All-Star Game Most Valuable Player

1987/1988 1995/1996 1997/1998

NBA Slam Dunk Champion

1986/1987 1987/1988

Rookie of the Year

1984/1985

Olympic Gold Medal

1984 and 1992

Apart from these, the champion appeared in the All-NBA first team 10 times, All-defensive first team 9 times, and All-star Game 14 times. Throughout Michael Jordan's career, he played 1072 games averaging 30.1 points per game, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

Michael Jordan's achievements outside of basketball
Michael Jordan celebrates after winning the Slam Dunk Competition at Kingdome in Seattle, WA on February 8th, 1987. Photo: Andrew D. Bernstein
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However, not all of Michael Jordan's achievements came inside the basketball court. The star's influence traverses the sport hence his worldwide recognition. The former president of the United States of America, Obama, awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

He was also inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in April 2009. The star described the experience as bittersweet since it meant his career was over.

Michael Jordan's achievements outside of basketball

The Air Jordan franchise is another of Michael Jordan's biggest achievements in his life. A deal signed with Nike in 1984 has seen him garner considerable wealth. In 2018 alone, the shoe made $2.9 billion in revenue. The brand has more than 37 shoes.

The star's talent allowed him many endorsement deals, including Hanes, Upper Deck, Gatorade "Be Like Mike", Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Chevrolet, and Wheaties. There are four Michael Jordan's Steak House restaurants in Chicago, Illinois, Connecticut and Washington. One of his steakhouse establishments was closed down in 2018. It was opened in 1998 and was located in New York City.

Michael Jordan achievements in basketball
Michael Jordan speaks during his retirement press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on January 18th, 1999. Photo: Jonathan Daniel
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The legend also owns the Charlotte Hornets after buying shares in 2006. He joined the team as a manager of basketball operations. In 2021, he became the majority shareholder and, subsequently, the team's chairman. Jordan laid out his vision for the team in 2012 during an interview where he said,

"I don't anticipate getting out of this business. My competitive nature is I want to succeed. It's always been said that when I can't find a way to do anything, I will find a way to do it."

However, the star is expected to sell a majority stake maintaining its minority share after raising its valuation from $175 million to $1.7 billion as of October 2022.

Michael Jordan has a NASCAR team called the 23XI. He partnered with Denny Hamlin to form the team in 2020 with his number 11 car. The team expanded to two cars in 2022 with the addition of Kurt Busch, the number 45 car, who Tyler Reddick replaced for the 2023 season.

Michael Jordan's achievements in life
Michael Jordan looks on from the 23XI Racing pit box during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 23, 2023, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo: James Gilbert
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In 1996, the star was the main in the popular Space Jam movie. The movie is in collaboration with Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, who are part of the Looney Toons franchise. Michael was also part of the Last Dance, a 2020 documentary about the star and the legendary 1997/1998 Chicago Bulls team. He has also been on the NBA 2K cover four times.

What is the most important reason Michael Jordan is famous?

Michael is mainly famous due to his successful basketball career. Being one of the most talented basketballers ever. His shoe franchise, named Air Jordan, has also amplified his fame.

How much does Michael Jordan make from Nike?

In 2022 alone, the legend made over $256 million from Air Jordan. This income is more than what he made during his NBA career. He has made more than $1.6 billion from the brand as of May 2023.

The impact of Michael Jordan's achievements on society can be seen through his success. The star has inspired millions of athletes worldwide with his mentality and competitiveness, which helped him win many championships. Michael is one of the richest and the highest-paid athletes ever.

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