Michael Jordan

Famously known for his number 23 in his Chicago Bulls jersey, Michael Jordan is widely regarded by many as the greatest player of all time. He managed to win 6 NBA championships and NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, 5 NBA Most Valuable Player, 3 NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, and named Defensive Player of the Year—among many other awards and recognitions. In his sophomore year, Jordan was deemed too short to play for the team in his school, Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington, Delaware. Devastated by the feedback of the coach, he went on to put in the work, training hard during the summer that year.

Eventually, he grew taller and better. Eventually, he got into the varsity roster and went on to average 25 points per game.In the 1982 NCAA Championship game against Georgetown, Jordan made the iconic game-winning jump shot. Later on, the GOAT described it as the major turning point in his basketball career.  Since then, Jordan made a historic career in the NBA—credit to his gravity-defying acrobatic shots. After his retirement, “His Airness” ventured into business deals and continues to reap enormous financial gains.