Michael Jordan Quotes

American basketball player and businessman (born 1963)

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American retired professional basketball player, businessman, and principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. Jordan played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. He is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time.

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Native Name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan

Also Known As: Mike • Air • Air Jordan • His Airness • MJ • The Black Cat • Captain Marvel • Money • G.O.A.T. • Mr. June • Mr. J

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Whenever they speak Michael Jordan, they should speak Scottie Pippen.

I realize I'm black, but id like to be viewed as a person, and that is everybody's wish.

If I had been playing for money I would have complained a long time ago that I was underpaid.

Can I still dunk... Are you stupid?

You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.

Failure is acceptable. but not trying is a whole different ball park.

I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot... and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day.

I was in Chicago in 1994 and at this time I had no thoughts of coming back and playing the game of basketball, Bryon Russell came over to me and said, "Why'd you quit? You know I could guard you." When I did come back in 1995 and we played Utah in '96, I'm at the center circle and Bryon Russell is standing next to me. I said, "You remember what you said in 1994 about, 'I think I can guard you, I can shut you down, I would love to play against you?' Well, you're about to get your chance."

But how many people lighted the path for me? That’s the evolution of basketball. There’s no way I could have played the way I played if I didn’t watch David Thompson and guys prior to me. There’s no way Kobe could have played the way he’s played without watching me play. So, you know, that’s the evolution of basketball. You cannot change that.

Make It Happen.

I've reached the pinnacle of my career. I just feel that I don't have anything else to prove. When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense of 'to prove something' as a basketball player, it's time for me to move away from the game of basketball.

My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.

I set another goal … a reasonable, manageable goal that I could realistically achieve if I worked hard enough. I approached everything step by step.