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Michael Jeffrey Jordan was *born* on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York.

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Jordan *started* playing basketball at Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he *became* a star player.

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Carolina*: In 1981, Jordan accepted a scholarship to play basketball for the University of North Carolina, where he *studied* cultural geography.

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Jordan *helped the University of North Carolina win the NCAA championship in 1982 with a game-winning shot against Georgetown.

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The Chicago Bulls *selected* Jordan as the third overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft.

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Jordan's impressive rookie season *earned* him a spot in the NBA All-Star Game and the cover of Sports Illustrated.

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Jordan *won* his first NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1991, *earning* MVP honors in the Finals.

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Jordan *retired* from basketball in 1993 to *pursue* a career in baseball, *playing* minor league baseball for the Birmingham Barons.

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Jordan *returned* to the NBA in 1995 and *led* the Bulls to three consecutive championships from 1996 to 1998.

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Jordan *won* three more NBA championships with the Bulls, *earning* MVP honors in the Finals each time.

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Jordan *retired* again in 1999, but *returned* to the NBA briefly with the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003.

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Jordan *is* now a successful entrepreneur, *owning* the Charlotte Hornets (formerly) and the 23XI Racing team in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Jordan *was inducted* into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

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Jordan *won* two Olympic gold medals with the US men's basketball team in 1992 and 1984.

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Jordan *is* widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, known for his competitive drive, clutch performances, and enduring impact on popular culture.