Michael Jordan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan, born on February 17, 1963, is an American former professional basketball player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, he achieved unparalleled success in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, but grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played college basketball and won the NCAA Championship in 1982.

In 1984, Jordan was selected by the Chicago Bulls as the third overall pick in the NBA draft. He quickly became a dominant force, renowned for his incredible athleticism, scoring ability, and competitiveness. Over his illustrious career, Jordan won six NBA championships, all with the Bulls, and earned five regular-season MVP awards.

Not only was Jordan a prolific scorer, but he also excelled on the defensive end, earning nine NBA All-Defensive First Team honors. His smooth style, clutch performances, and ability to win in crucial moments earned him the nickname "Air Jordan" and made him a global icon.

After retiring from basketball for the first time in 1993, Jordan pursued a brief professional baseball career but returned to the NBA in 1995. He ended his career with the Washington Wizards in 2003.

Beyond his playing career, Jordan is a successful businessman and owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team. His impact on the sport and popular culture extends far beyond his playing days, making him an enduring figure in basketball history.

For a competitive junkie like me, golf is a great solution b

For a competitive junkie like me, golf is a great solution because it smacks you in the face every time you think you have accomplished something. That to me has taken over a lot of the energy and competitiveness for basketball.

Great

I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a perso

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

Racism

I never thought a role model should be negative.

I never thought a role model should be negative.

Role Models

I can't speak for the future. I have no crystal ball.

I can't speak for the future. I have no crystal ball.

Future

When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense to prove s

When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense to prove something as a basketball player, it's time for me to move away from the game.

Time

Reporters used to be blue-collar at the Globe now, it's prac

Reporters used to be blue-collar at the Globe now, it's practically required that you have a trust fund.

Life

Reporters used to be blue-collar at the Globe now, it's prac

Reporters used to be blue-collar at the Globe now, it's practically required that you have a trust fund.

Life

My attitude is that if you push me towards something that yo

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.

Attitude

As athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'com

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.

Sports

I've always believed that if you put in the work, the result

I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.

Work

Gambling is legal and betting is legal, for what I bet.

Gambling is legal and betting is legal, for what I bet.

Legal

I want to be perceived as a guy who played his best in all f

I want to be perceived as a guy who played his best in all facets, not just scoring. A guy who loved challenges.

Best

I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost alm

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.

Life

I'd like to be settled into somewhat of a normal life. Somew

I'd like to be settled into somewhat of a normal life. Somewhat. I know it's never going to be completely normal.

Life

Ultimately, if you can say that I'm a bad owner and we're wi

Ultimately, if you can say that I'm a bad owner and we're winning championships, I can live with that. But if we're not making the playoffs and we're spending and losing money, then I have to look in the mirror and say maybe I'm not taking the necessary steps to doing what it takes to run an organization.

Money

In college I never realized the opportunities available to a

In college I never realized the opportunities available to a pro athlete. I've been given the chance to meet all kinds of people, to travel and expand my financial capabilities, to get ideas and learn about life, to create a world apart from basketball.

Life

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

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

Basketball

The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place o

The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I've always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It's been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It's a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.

Love

I want to wake up every day and do whatever comes in my mind

I want to wake up every day and do whatever comes in my mind, and not feel pressure or obligations to do anything else in my life.

Life

In any investment, you expect to have fun and make money.

In any investment, you expect to have fun and make money.

Money