Michael Jordan
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Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman, former professional basketball player, and former baseball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and is regarded as one of the most influential sports figures in history. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he was pivotal…
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Verified Entity DossierRanked #1 in Top 10 Athletes Who Changed Their Sport's Economics Forever
Best Rank
#1
top 3 in 7 lists
Avg Position
#1.9
across 8 lists
Community
Divisive Pick
ranked #1 to #6
Most divisive on “LeBron or Kareem? Jordan Is Only #6: Top 10 NBA Scoring Leaders” — ranked #6 there
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Most Argued About
“LeBron or Kareem? Jordan Is Only #6: Top 10 NBA Scoring Leaders”
Ranks as high as #1 on some lists — but only #6 here. Fans are divided.
See the debate →The Internet's Surprise Pick
“Top 10 Athletes Who Changed Their Sport's Economics Forever”
Climbed to #1 — a narrowly contested win.
See the full ranking →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Jordan's highest community ranking?⌄
Michael Jordan is ranked #1 on "Top 10 Athletes Who Changed Their Sport's Economics Forever" — its best placement across 8 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Michael Jordan?⌄
Michael Jordan appears in 8 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including SPORTS.
Is Michael Jordan a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Michael Jordan varies widely. It ranks as high as #1 on some lists and as low as #6 on others, a spread of 5 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What the internet says
Structured Facts & Specifications
Verified highlightsOccupations
Former Professional Basketball Player, Majority Team Owner (formerly Charlotte Hornets), Co-Owner of 23XI Racing, Venture Investor
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Birth Date Age
17 February 1963 (Age: 63 years)
nba.comOfficial nba.com ↗
Primary Wealth Engines
Nike Jordan Brand Royalties (~$300M+ annually) & $3B Charlotte Hornets Sale proceeds
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Birthplace
Cumberland Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA
biography.comOfficial biography.com ↗
Social Media Policy
No personal social media accounts; official presence maintained via @Jumpman23 (Twitter/X: 4.8M) and @jumpman23 (Instagram: 28M+)
nike.comOfficial nike.com ↗
Net Worth Range
$3.2 Billion – $3.5 Billion (Forbes 400 Richest Americans)
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Nationality
American
usab.comOfficial usab.com ↗
Common Aliases
MJ, Air Jordan, His Airness, The Black Cat, The GOAT
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Category
athlete (professional basketball player & team owner)
Full Legal Name
Michael Jeffrey Jordan
Birth Date & Age
17 February 1963 (Age: 63 years)
Official Website
Appears in 8 lists Divisive Pick
- #1
Top 10 Athletes Who Changed Their Sport's Economics Forever
Sports - #1
Top 10 Most Clutch Sports Performances
Sports - #1
Top 10 Richest Athletes of All Time
Sports - #1
Top 10 Greatest NBA Players of All Time
Sports - #1
Top 10 Greatest Athletes of All Time
Sports - #2
Top 10 Best Basketball Dunkers of All Time
Sports - #2
Top 10 Greatest Athletes Who Transcended Their Sport and Changed the World
Sports - #6
LeBron or Kareem? Jordan Is Only #6: Top 10 NBA Scoring Leaders
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