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The Birth of a Star
On the 17th of February 1963, James and Deloris Jordan had there third son at the Auburn Family Reception Center Brooklyn, New York. Michael Jordan was one of five children, having two brothers James R. Jordan Jr & Larry Jordan and had two sisters Roslyn Jordan & Deloris Jordan. -
The Cut
When Michael Jordan was in 16 years old, he was cut from Laney High high basketball team, as he was too short standing at 5”11 (1.80cm). Laney High is located at Wilmington, North Carolina. -
The Rise (Sep 30th 1979- February 20th 1980)
In 1980 Michael Jordan was the star of his high school team, who scored several 40 point games and lead his team to a Division 2 playoffs but got eliminated after the second round -
Rock and Roll Mcdonalds
In 1981 in Michael Jordan’s senior year he again lead his team to the Division 2 playoffs and same as before Laney high got eliminated after the second round. Due to Michael Jordan’s talents he was selected for the McDonald’s all-star team, which lead to college offers from Duke, North Carolina, South Carolina, Syracuse and Virginia. -
The Freshman 1981-82
In 1981 Michael Jordan received a full scholarship to North Carolina University. A full scholarship is where the student has to pay very little expense for their college education and Sport as the school pays for most of it. -
Clutch
In 1982 Michael Jordan hit the game winning shot against GorgeTown to win the NCAA championship. Michael Jordan Hit a 19ft jumper at with 15 seconds left giving them a win. Michael Jordan was 19 years old as a freshmen.
“ Before Michael Jordan was any of these things, before he was the most recognizable athlete in the world, he was Mike Jordan, the freshman for North Carolina. Then he hit a game-winning shot in the became Michael Jordan, who became all of the above.” -
NCAA Player of the Year
A college scholarship applies for 4 years, Michael Jordan stayed at college for three years and in that time he received the Naismith and the Wooden College Player of the Year awards in 1984. -
And the Chicago Bulls select...
In 1984 Michael Jordan Left North Carolina and applied for the NBA draft which was held in Felt Forum, New York City, he was drafted at 3rd pick by the Chicago bulls.
