Michael Jeffrey Jordan, born on February 17, 1963, and commonly known as MJ, is an American businessman and former professional basketball and baseball player. He spent 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1984 to 2003, earning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Jordan is also recognized as one of the most influential figures in sports history. During the 1980s and 1990s, his exceptional talent and global popularity played a major role in increasing the international recognition of basketball and the NBA.
