13 Facts About Michael Jordan, The Greatest Basketball Player Of All Time

1. He is the first athlete in any sport to become a billionaire.

2. His father inspired him to stick his tongue out while playing.

Jordan's father used to stick his tongue out of the side of his mouth whenever he was doing things around the house. Eventually Michael picked up the habit too.

3. He is multi-talented.

Growing up, Michael played basketball, baseball and football.

4. He has five children.

5. A pair of his Nike sneakers sold for 71K.

6. He is very uncomfortable near water.

This phobia is a result of a horrific childhood incident where Michael saw a close friend drown.

7. He donated his entire year's salary with the Washington Wizards to a relief fund for the victims of 9/11.

He really is a good guy.

8. He is one of the highest paid retired athletes in the world.

It has been reported that Jordan still makes about $100M a year.

9. His jersey was once stolen before a game in Orlando.

As a result, he had to wear a nameless jersey with the number 12 on it.

10. One of his best friends is the limo driver who picked him up when he first arrived in Chicago to play for the Bulls.

Apparently the team hadn't sent anyone to pick him up, and a young driver named George Koehler offered him a lift. They hit it off and have been friends ever since.

Isn't he just so awesome?

11. ESPN gave him the title of Greatest North American Athlete of the 20th Century.

12. His father was murdered.

Tragically, Jordan's father was shot by two men. They were eventually caught and sentenced to life in prison.

13. He was in a cartoon with Wayne Gretzky and Bo Jackson.

ProStars only lasted two seasons.

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