The Basketball Hall of Fame has opened a Michael Jordan exhibit this month, honoring the great legend himself. He may be retired from basketball, but this handsome businessman still shines in the spotlight.

Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, but his family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was a toddler. He attended Emsley A. Laney High School, where he began playing basketball and football. After becoming the star of the high school’s JV basketball team, he made the varsity team and continued to build up acclaim for his athletic talent.

Michael attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill but left one year before his scheduled graduation to enter the 1984 NBA Draft. He was picked third overall by the Chicago Bulls where he built his illustrious career as a high-flying legend.

Michael retired from basketball to pursue a career in baseball, but returned to basketball to rejoin the Bulls. After retiring a second time, he headed back to the NBA, this time for the Washington Wizards.

Several awards and honors now under his belt, Michael also added actor to his resume with the movie Space Jam. He is currently a part-owner of the North Carolina Charlotte Bobcats.

[photo: Joshua Massel]

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