On the court, he was an unstoppable force. The average of 30.1 points per game overshadowed every player before him and all who followed. He jumped so high when dunking that he hit his head on the rim. He broke NBA records as if it were just another day at the office. In basketball, no one in the world could compare to him. Michael Jeffrey Jordan (also known as MJ, GOAT, Air Jordan, Mike, His Airness) is one of the most talented and beloved athletes of our time.

He was deadly on offense but also dominant on defense, leading in steals for three different seasons and honored with the Defensive Player of the Year award in 1988. He was named MVP of the All-Star game three times. Off the court, his celebrity influence and business acumen set fashion trends, resulting in selling more products than anyone could have ever imagined possible, from the timelessly popular Nike Air Jordan shoes to the baggy shorts still worn by players today (Michael wanted to wear the University of North Carolina shorts under the Chicago Bulls shorts), to the slogan "Be Like Mike," which for decades has been a trademark of Gatorade.

He was one of the first athletes to star in commercials, which brought him huge earnings. Today, he continues to make billions of dollars from deals, more than any other contemporary athlete. Although Michael had almost superhuman abilities as a player, he was and is as human as all of us, and that is what makes his story fascinating.