Michael Jordan born in Brooklyn, New York. He was the third son of James and Delores Jordan.Michael attended Ogden Elementary School and then Trask Junior High School. Michael has two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger sister. Michael became a better student and a three-sport star in football (at quarterback), baseball, and basketball in Emsley A. Laney High School.
He was cut from the varsity basketball team during his sophomore year because at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) he was deemed underdeveloped, but over the summer he grew four inches (10 cm) and practiced even harder. Over his next two seasons, he averaged 25 points per game. He began focusing on basketball, practicing every morning before school with his high school varsity coach. In his senior season at Laney High, Jordan averaged a triple-double: 29.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 10.1 assists. He was selected to the McDonald's All-American Team as a senior.
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