Michael Jordan, legendary Brooklyn native basketball player, celebrate his today 60esimo birthday, thus crowning another chapter of a very successful life and career, both on the field and in public and private life.
star ofNBA, Jordan earned his nickname Air Jordan for his incredible sporting performances and his gravity-defying baskets, as well as for the incredible amount of trophies, medals and awards obtained during a one-of-a-kind career: six NBA champion rings, two Olympic gold medals (Los Angeles 1984 and Barcelona 1992), five-time North American league MVP e six of the finals, 14-time All-Star, 'Rookie' of the Year in 1985, as well as the only player in history to be voted in the same season best defender in the league and best player overall.
An unparalleled triumph, which however has never represented Jordan's only source of professional satisfaction.
His arrival among the sports stars is just the happy epilogue of story of a hero from humble beginnings, the strict and expectant son of a worker, who was noted from adolescence for his incredible physical abilities and for his unrivaled presence on the field.
For his part, Jordan has decided to celebrate his 60th birthday with a generous donation to the charity make-a-wish: 10 million dollars, which will contribute to realize the wishes of children suffering from serious pathologies.
“It has been an honor to help bring smiles to so many children,” MJ explained. “Witnessing their strength and resilience at such difficult times in their lives has been a true inspiration".
