Born on February 17, 1963, in New York, Michael Jeffrey Jordan who is lovingly known as "MJ" by his fans has been unambiguously regarded as one of the most successful basketball players of all times across the world. He is also a businessman and the chief owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. MJ has won numberless accolades in his active career and even after that for his exemplary services to the sport basketball.

Few of his accolades are given below:-

• A multifaceted personality – Professional basketball player, Olympic athlete, business person, and a very talented actor
• Known for his power, agility, and leadership skills on the court
• Led the Chicago Bulls to 6 NBA Championships in 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, and 1998
• Awarded with the honor of NBA’s “Most Valuable Player” 5 times in 1987, 1991, 1992, 1996, and 1998
• Played for Washington Wizards for two years before retiring in 2003
• Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on April 2009
• Honored with "Presidential Medal of Freedom” in the year 2016 by the former President of United States, Barack Obama