Michael Jordan Family Tree: The Story Behind Basketball's GOAT

Michael Jeffrey Jordan, born 17 February 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is an American former NBA superstar — 6 NBA Championships (Chicago Bulls 1991, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98); 5-time NBA MVP; 6-time Finals MVP; 14× All-Star; 10 scoring titles; Charlotte Hornets owner 2010-2023.

The Family's Roots: An African-American Family in North Carolina

Family moved from Brooklyn to Wilmington, NC when Michael was young.

His Parents

Father: James R. Jordan Sr. (1936–1993) — General Electric plant equipment supervisor; murdered 23 July 1993 during a highway robbery in North Carolina.

Mother: Deloris Peoples Jordan (b. 1941) — bank teller; educator; started Michael Jordan Foundation.

His Siblings

James R. Jordan Jr., born 1957 — elder brother; retired US Army.

Larry Jordan, born 1959 — elder brother.

Deloris Jordan, born 1965 — younger sister.

Roslyn Jordan, born 1967 — younger sister.

His First Wife: Juanita Vanoy

Juanita Vanoy, born 13 June 1959 — American. Married Michael on 2 September 1989; divorced 29 December 2006 ($168M settlement).

Their Children

Jeffrey Michael Jordan, born 18 November 1988 — son.

Marcus James Jordan, born 24 December 1990 — son; dated ex-teammate's daughter Larsa Pippen.

Jasmine Mickael Jordan, born 7 December 1992 — daughter.

His Second Wife: Yvette Prieto

Yvette Prieto, born 17 April 1979 — Cuban-American model. Married Michael on 27 April 2013.

Their Twin Daughters

Victoria and Ysabel Jordan, born 9 February 2014 — twin daughters.

The Jordan Family Tree at a Glance

Father: James R. Jordan Sr. (1936–1993) — murdered.

Mother: Deloris Peoples Jordan (b. 1941).

Siblings: James Jr. (b. 1957); Larry (b. 1959); Deloris (b. 1965); Roslyn (b. 1967).

First Wife: Juanita Vanoy (b. 13 June 1959; m. 2 September 1989, div. 29 December 2006).

Second Wife: Yvette Prieto (b. 17 April 1979; m. 27 April 2013).

Children (Juanita): Jeffrey (b. 18 November 1988); Marcus (b. 24 December 1990); Jasmine (b. 7 December 1992).

Twin Daughters (Yvette): Victoria and Ysabel (b. 9 February 2014).

Michael Jordan:

  • Born 17 February 1963, Brooklyn
  • University of North Carolina 1981-84; 1982 NCAA Championship-winning shot
  • 1984 Olympic gold (Team USA)
  • Drafted 3rd overall 1984 (Chicago Bulls)
  • 6 NBA Championships: 1991, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98
  • 5 NBA MVPs; 6 Finals MVPs; 14× All-Star; 10 scoring titles
  • 1st retirement (October 1993, weeks after father's murder); MLB with Birmingham Barons 1994
  • Returned March 1995; won 3 more titles 1996-98
  • 2nd retirement 1999; Washington Wizards 2001-2003 as player-owner
  • 1996 Olympic gold (Team USA "Dream Team II")
  • 1992 Olympic gold (original Dream Team)
  • Charlotte Hornets owner 2010-2023 (bought for $275M, sold for $3B)
  • Air Jordan brand with Nike; $2.5B+ net worth
  • Presidential Medal of Freedom: 2022

What the Jordan Family Story Teaches Us

A father murdered on a highway in 1993. A bank-teller mother. Four siblings. Two marriages producing 5 children (including twin daughters). A career that combined 6 NBA titles, 2 Olympic golds, and the world's biggest athlete brand.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Jordan story carries the same lesson. Some careers cross tragedy into 6 championships and a billion-dollar brand.

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