

His biography on the official National Basketball Association (NBA) website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was integral in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming a global cultural icon in the process. Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American former professional basketball player and businessman. 2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1983, 1984).2× Consensus first-team All-American ( 1983, 1984).National college player of the year ( 1984).Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (1991).2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion ( 1987, 1988).NBA Defensive Player of the Year ( 1988).
