
Michael Jordan through the years —
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls hugs the NBA Championship Trophy after the Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1 to win the NBA Finals on June 12, 1991, at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California.

Michael Jordan through the years —
University of North Carolina's Michael Jordan rests for a moment on the court during a game in this photo dated around 1980.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan sports the shoes named after him in a game against the Washington Bullets circa 1985.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan shoots a jump shot against the Boston Celtics in 1986.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan sits on the bench during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in 1987.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan shoots a free throw in 1988.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan at a golfing event in 1989.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan poses for a photograph in Chicago, Illinois, in 1990.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan competes in a game against the Boston Celtics in 1991.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan shoots a layup against Danny Ferry of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game in 1991.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan moves the ball up the court against the New York Knicks in 1991.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan and former Bulls head coach Phil Jackson talk during a game in 1991.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan talks with the media after the Bulls defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 of the 1992 NBA Finals. The Bulls won the NBA Championship 4-2.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan talks with teammate Scottie Pippen during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in 1992.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Clyde Drexler of the Portland Trailblazers drives against Jordan during the 1992 NBA Finals.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Olympic Dream Team members, left to right, Scottie Pippen, Jordan, and Clyde Drexler accept their gold medals in Barcelona, Spain, in 1992.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Magic Johnson and Jordan pose for a photo during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan takes batting practice in February 1994 with the Chicago White Sox in a bid to play for the team.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Michael Jordan of the Scottsdale Scorpions looks on during an Arizona Fall League game in October 1994.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan of the Birmingham Barons, the Double A minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, looks on from the bench during a minor league baseball game in 1994. Jordan played for the Barons from 1994-95.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan dunks the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in 1995.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan's uniform waits for him in front of a locker prior to Game 5 of the 1996 NBA Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan puts up a shot against guard David Wesley of the Boston Celtics in 1996.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan celebrates winning the NBA title after defeating the Seattle SuperSonics in Game 6 of the 1996 NBA Finals.

Michael Jordan through the years —
The Eastern Conference All-Stars pose for a portrait prior to the 1996 NBA All-Star Game in 1996. Back row, left to right: Reggie Miller, Anfernee Hardaway, Michael Jordan, Terrell Brandon, Scottie Pippen, Grant Hill. Front row, left to right: Glen Rice, Vin Baker, Shaquille O'Neal, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Juwan Howard. The Eastern Conference All-Stars pose for a portrait prior to the 1996 NBA All-Star Game in 1996.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers in 1996.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan jumps to shoot the ball during a game against the Boston Celtics in 1997.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan tries to get around Mookie Blaylock of the Atlanta Hawks in 1997.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan shoots a layup against Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat in 1997.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan shoots the game winner against the Utah Jazz that gave the Bulls their sixth NBA title in 1998, with a final score of 87-86.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan, playing for the Washington Wizards, drives to the hoop past Toronto Raptors forwards Antonio Davis, center, and Keon Clark, right, in 2002.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Jordan speaks during his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

Michael Jordan through the years —
Pippen and Jordan smile as the crowd cheers during a 20th anniversary recognition ceremony of the Bulls first NBA Championship in 1991.


