A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Michael Jordan across different fields.
Michael Jordan, or MJ, is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the NBA (1984-2003), securing six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players ever and played a crucial role in globally popularizing basketball and the NBA during the 1980s and 1990s, ultimately becoming a global cultural icon. He is currently a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets.
In November 1984, Michael Jordan's talent was clear from his first NBA season, and he was being compared to Julius Erving.
In 1984, Nike created a signature shoe for Michael Jordan called the Air Jordan, leading to popular commercials featuring Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon and eventually the establishment of the "Jordan Brand" division.
In 1987, Michael Jordan's athletic leaping ability, highlighted in his back-to-back Slam Dunk Contest championships influenced a generation of young players.
In 1988, Michael Jordan's athletic leaping ability, highlighted in his back-to-back Slam Dunk Contest championships influenced a generation of young players.
In 1991, Michael Jordan began a long relationship with Gatorade, appearing in over 20 commercials, including the "Be Like Mike" campaign featuring a song sung by children aspiring to emulate Jordan.
During the 1992 Super Bowl XXVI, a Nike commercial aired featuring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny playing basketball together, marking the beginning of their association.
On November 1, 1994, Michael Jordan's No. 23 was retired by the Bulls in a ceremony that included the erection of a permanent sculpture known as The Spirit outside the new United Center.
In the September 1996 issue of Sport, Michael Jordan was named the greatest athlete of the past 50 years.
In 1996, Michael Jordan was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
In 1996, Michael Jordan was named to the NBA 50th Anniversary Team.
By 1998, the season of his Finals-winning shot against the Jazz, Michael Jordan was well known throughout the league as a clutch performer.
In September 2022, Jordan's jersey worn at the opening game of the 1998 NBA Finals was sold for $10.1 million.
In December 1999, an ESPN survey of journalists, athletes, and other sports figures ranked Michael Jordan the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century.
In 1999, Michael Jordan was named the 20th century's greatest North American athlete by ESPN.
During the 2001 NBA Finals, Phil Jackson compared Michael Jordan's dominance to Shaquille O'Neal, stating that Jordan would get fouled on every play and still have to play through it.
In 2002, Michael Jordan was named the greatest athlete in ACC history.
In the 2002-03 season, many tributes were paid to Michael Jordan throughout the NBA, recognizing that it would be his final season.
In 2008, Michael Jordan's yearly income from endorsements was estimated to be over $40 million, which contributed to his setting records in player salary and significantly increasing the market capitalization of his client firms.
In August 2009, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened an exhibit dedicated to Michael Jordan.
In September 2009, Michael Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, with former Bulls teammates and coaches in attendance. His emotional reaction during the speech spawned the "Crying Jordan" meme.
In 2009, Michael Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his individual career and United States Olympic Hall of Fame.
In June 2010, Michael Jordan was ranked by Forbes as the 20th most powerful celebrity in the world, having earned $55 million between June 2009 and June 2010.
In 2010, Michael Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team and North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
In June 2014, Michael Jordan became the first NBA player to become a billionaire, after increasing his stake in the Charlotte Hornets.
In 2014, Michael Jordan became the first billionaire player in NBA history.
In 2015, Michael Jordan's income was an estimated $110 million, the most of any retired athlete, from his Jordan Brand income and endorsements.
In 2016, Michael Jordan was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
In 2016, Michael Jordan was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
In 2017, Forbes designated Michael Jordan as the athlete with the highest career earnings.
In August 2020, the shoes Michael Jordan wore when he shattered the backboard in 1985 were auctioned for $615,000, a record for a pair of sneakers.
In 2020, Michael Jordan was the central focus of the Emmy-winning documentary series The Last Dance.
In October 2021, Michael Jordan was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
In 2021, Michael Jordan was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
In 2021, Michael Jordan was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
In 2021, a ticket stub from Michael Jordan's NBA debut game sold at auction for $264,000.
In September 2022, Michael Jordan's jersey from the opening game of the 1998 NBA Finals was sold for $10.1 million, becoming the most expensive game-worn sports memorabilia in history.
In December 2022, the NBA unveiled a new MVP trophy named in Michael Jordan's honor, replacing the original Maurice Podoloff trophy and to be awarded beginning with the 2022-23 season.
As of 2022, NBA Finals television ratings had not returned to the level reached during Michael Jordan's last championship-winning season.
A 2024 study by Tom Haberstroh found that there were games where Michael Jordan was often credited with steals that could not have happened.
As of 2025, Michael Jordan's net worth is estimated at $3.5 billion by Forbes, making him the fourth-richest African-American.
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