CELEBRITY OF THE DAY: MICHAEL JEFFREY JORDAN..

 

Popularly known by his initials MJ, a retired American professional basketball player who played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan, is our celebrity of the day. He is presently the owner of Charlotte Hornets. He was one of the most effectively marketed athletes during his time and considered to be a 'key node in bringing NBA to the door post of the world' (popularized the game).

BIODATA:

Date of Birth: February 7, 1963.

Age: 53 Years (@2016)

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York.

Nationality: United States of America.

Alma mater: North Carolina (1981 - 84).

Occupation: Retired Basketball player, Businessman.

Height: 1.98meters.

Net worth: $1.24 billion (@2017)

Marital Status: Married.

Spouse(s): Juanita Vanoy (m. 1989-2006), Yvette Prieto (m. 2013).

Children: Marcus Jordan (son), Jeffrey Michael Jordan (son), Ysabel Jordan (daughter), Jasmine Jordan (daughter), Victoria Jordan (daughter).

Award(s): Michael Jordan has won numerous awards and honors, among which are;

=> U.S Olympic Hall of Fame (2009).

=> Two time Olympic Gold Medal Winner (1984, 1992).

=> Six time NBA Champion.

=> Six time NBA Finals MVP.

=> Five time NBA MVP.

=> 10 time NBA scoring leader (1987-1993, 1996-1998).

=> 14 time NBA All Star.

=> NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1987-1988).

=> NBA Rookie of the Year (1984-1985).

=> IBM Award Winner (1985).

=> 1997 Marca Layenda Winner.

=> Seven time ESPY Award Winner.

=> 'Triple Crown' Winner.

=> ACC Freshman of the Year (1981-1982).

QUOTE OF THE DAY: TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU HAVE TO BE SELFISH, ELSE YOU WILL NEVER ACHIEVE..

Quote of the day is credited to Michael Jordan.

QUOTE:

"For you to be successful, you have to be selfish, else you will never achieve. Once you get to your highest level, it's then you have to be unselfish."

QUOTE OF THE DAY: IF YOU ARE TRYING TO ACHIEVE, THERE WILL BE ROAD BLOCKS...

Quote of the day is credited to Michael Jeffrey Jordan, a former American Professional Basketball player and businessman who is the owner and chairman of Charlotte Hornets, an American Basketball team situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is indeed a remarkable basketball player and was able to achieve greater height than most of his predecessors.

QUOTE:

"If you are trying to achieve something, there will be roadblocks. I have had them; everybody has had them, but obstacles do not have to stop you. If you run into a wall, do not turn around and give up. Instead figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it."

MORAL:

A lot of times when you try to do something especially a thing that brings great reward, you will be faced with lots of challenges and obstacles that will want to make you turn around and give up. It has happened to me and also to you, no one is left out. If you must excel and break boundaries you must learn never to give up when faced with difficulties in life. The true test of success in life is overcoming obstacles and breaking new grounds.