Jordan was breaking new ground on the court during the 1986-1987 season.

Basketball Player (1963–)

Drafted by the Chicago Bulls

Jordan left college after his junior year to join the NBA.

He helped the team make it to the playoffs and scored an average of 28.2 points per game that season.

was selected for the All-Star Game.

Jordan received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award

Jordan received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and was selected for the All-Star Game.

Jordan was breaking new ground on the court during the 1986-1987 season.

Wilt Chamberlin to score more than 3,000 points in a single season.

Jordan received his first Most Valuable Player Award from NBA—an honor he would earn four more times in 1991, 1992, 1996, and 1998.

Portland Trail Blazers to win their second NBA championship title

He lost his father, James, to an act of violence after the end of the 1992-93 season.