Michael Jordan

In Their Own Words

“I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've failed over and over again. And that is why I succeed.”

— Michael Jordan

Areas of Expertise

Key Achievements

• Cut from his high school varsity basketball team
• 6× NBA Champion, 6× Finals MVP
• 5× NBA MVP, 14× All-Star
• Averaged 30.1 PPG — highest scoring average in NBA history
• Built Jordan Brand into a $3B/year business within Nike

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