Michael Jordan’s Height, Age, Net Worth & Biography

Michael Jordan’s height is 6’5” (198 cm).

Certainly, two things come to our mind when we hear this name. That is, we instantly think about Jordan sneakers and one of the greatest basketball players behind them. So, how about we dive into Jordan’s life and learn more about him?

Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on the 17th of February 1963 in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., to the family of James R. Jordan Sr. and Deloris Peoples. Furthermore, Jordan grew up with his four siblings, James Jordan Jr., Larry Jordan, Deloris Jordan, and Roslyn Jordan.

Besides basketball, Jordan was also known for playing baseball and football in high school. And despite being 5 feet 11 inches, he was deemed too short to play for the basketball varsity team during his sophomore year.

Michael Jordan Bio

Nevertheless, Jordan proved his worth by tallying some 40-point games while playing for Emsley A. Laney High School’s junior varsity team. Luckily, the young athlete grew four inches, and after joining the varsity roster, he would average more than 25 points per game.

In 1981, Jordan was selected to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game, where he made impressive plays. As a result, he was invited by many colleges but chose the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

After becoming one of the 50 greatest players in ACC history, Jordan was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the third overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft. After much controversy, Jordan was awarded the NBA Rookie of the Year.

Likewise, Jordan has “3-peated twice” during the 1991-93 and 1996-98 seasons, winning all six rings with the Chicago Bulls.

Full Name	Michael Jeffrey Jordan
Nickname	MJ, Air Jordan, His Airness
Profession	Businessman, Former professional basketball player
Famous for	Being one of the greatest basketball players of all time and his product endorsements
Date of Birth	February 17, 1963
Age (as of 2022)	59 years
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
School	Emsley A. Laney High School
College	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Father’s Name	James R. Jordan Sr.
Mother’s Name	Deloris Peoples
Siblings	James Jordan Jr., Larry Jordan, Deloris Jordan, Roslyn Jordan
Marital Status	Married
Girlfriend Name	N/A
Wife Name	Yvette Prieto
Friends Name	Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen, George Koehler
Religion	Christian
Hometown	Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Current Address	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Children	Marcus Jordan, Victoria Jordan, Jeffrey Michael Jordan, Ysabel Jordan, Jasmine M. Jordan
Hobbies	Golf, Blackjack, Baseball
Awards	Six-time NBA champion, Six-time NBA Finals MVP, Five-time NBA MVP, NBA Defensive Player of the Year, NBA Rookie of the Year, Two-time Olympic gold medal winner
Net Worth	$1.7 Billion
Monthly Earning	$15 Million

Physical Measurement & More

Thanks to Jordan’s success, he is one of the most marketed sports figures in history. Likewise, his physique has also helped him appear in over 20 commercials for several brands, like Nike and Coca-Cola. Hence, it’s no surprise you want to learn more about his physical measurements.

Height (approx.)	In centimeters - 198 cm In meters - 1.98 m In feet inches - 6’5”
Weight (approx.)	98 kg
Eye Color	Dark brown
Hair Color	Black

Social Media Account Link

Jordan’s social media accounts are filled with brand endorsements. Consequently, there’s very little you actually hear or see about Jordan. However, if you want to follow them, we have listed all of his accounts down below.

Instagram	@jumpman23	24.3M followers
Twitter	@Jumpman23	4.4M Followers
Facebook	@RealMichael23	1.3M followers
YouTube	N/A	N/A
TikTok	N/A	N/A
Snapchat	N/A	N/A

Facts

Michael Jeffrey Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball Association championships throughout the seasons of 1991-93 and 1996-98.
During his sophomore and junior years, Jordan was named College Player of the Year.
Jordan has also led the U.S. basketball team to Olympic gold medals in 1984 in Los Angeles and 1992 in Barcelona, Spain.
Jordan was named Rookie of the Year after being selected by the Chicago Bulls with the third overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft.
In 1993, Jordan briefly retired from basketball and pursued a career in professional baseball to honor his father, who was killed in a carjacking incident and had always loved baseball.
Although Jordan initially wanted to wear Adidas after entering the NBA, Nike threw out the full-court press to sign the Chicago Bulls rookie with an outrageous deal. And now, the partnership has made more than $1 billion for him.

Commonly Asked Questions About Michael Jordan

Was Michael Jordan in the military?

Yes, Jordan has been sworn in as an honorary member of the Army National Guard.

What companies does Michael Jordan own?

Jordan owns the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA and 23XI Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, becoming the principal owner and chairman of the companies.

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