Jeffery Jordan, born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, stands 6'6" tall and weighs 216 pounds. He attended Laney H.S. in Wilmington, NC, and later North Carolina (UNC) for college. His professional basketball career spanned 15 years, starting in 1985. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls as the third pick in the first round of the 1984 NBA Draft. During his NBA career, he wore various jersey numbers, including 12, 23, and 45 for the Bulls; 23 for UNC; 5 and 9 for the Olympics; 23 for the Wizards; and 45 for the Chicago White Sox/Birmingham Barons.
Jeffery Jordan is married to Juanita Vanoy Jordan and has three children: Jeffrey Michael, Marcus James, and Jasmine Michael. He has appeared in the movie Space Jam, which grossed $459 million worldwide. His sponsors include Nike, Wheaties Corn Flakes, Oakley Sunglasses, Gatorade, McDonald's, Wilson Basketball, Hanes Underwear, Upperdeck Player Collectibles, Michael Jordan Cologne, and more.
Jeffery Jordan's notable achievements include winning the NBA Championship in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1985 and was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Team the same year. He was named to the NBA All-Star Team 14 times and played in 13 All-Star Games. He was also named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1988 and won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1987 and 1988.
Jeffery Jordan holds several NBA records, including the most consecutive double-digit scoring games (842), the highest career scoring average (30.1 points per game), and the most NBA scoring titles (10). He also holds the record for the most points scored in a single NBA Finals game (63) and the most three-pointers made in an NBA Finals series (42).
After retiring from professional basketball, Jeffery Jordan joined the Washington Wizards' management in 2000 and later signed a player contract with the team in 2001. He was instrumental in selecting Kwame Brown as the first overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. Jeffery Jordan has also been involved in various philanthropic activities and owns several businesses, including the "James Jordan Boys and Girls Club & Family Life Center" and "Jordan Family Academy" at the University of North Carolina.
