MICHAEL "AIR" JORDAN
"There's Michael Jordan and then
there is the rest of us."
- Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
Michael Jordan (born February 17, 1963) is considered by many, the greatest basketball player of all time. Although, a summary of his career and influence on the game inevitably fails to do it justice, as a phenomenal athlete with a unique combination of fundamental soundness, grace, speed, power, artistry, improvisational ability and an unquenchable competitive desire, Jordan single-handedly redefined the NBA superstar and is one of the most effectively marketed athletes of all time and considered the sole reason the NBA gained a global following in the 1980s -90s.
His top accomplishments include: Rookie of the Year; Five-time NBA MVP; Six-time NBA champion; Six-time NBA Finals MVP; Ten-time All-NBA First Team; Nine time NBA All-Defensive First Team; Defensive Player of the Year; 14-time NBA All-Star; Three-time NBA All-Star MVP; 50th Anniversary All-Time Team; Ten scoring titles -- an NBA record and seven consecutive matching Wilt Chamberlain; Retired with the NBA's highest scoring average of 30.1 points per game.
He burst into the league as a rookie sensation shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls scoring in droves with an unmatchable first step and acrobatic drives and dunks earning the now infamous "Air" moniker. He would concluded his career as a cultural icon and business mogal. Along the way, he became a true champion who spearheaded the globalization of the NBA with his dynamic on court abilities and personal sense of style that was marketed to the worldwide masses.
ESPN, the preeminent all-sports network, conducted an expansive survey of media members, athletes and others associated with the sports world to rank the 20th century's greatest athletes. Jordan topped the list above Babe Ruth and even Muhammad Ali -- substantiating his link to those earlier cultural icons.
JG Autographs Inc., is constantly amassing an amazing assortment of Michael Jordan signed collectables and memorabilia as eclectic and electrifying as the man himself. Featured selections include one of a kind special edition shoes (Exclusive to jgautographs.com in conjunction with Upper Deck Authentic), jerseys, basketballs, vintage signatures, artwork, photography and displays in a wide variety of unique styles and sizes.
