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Billionaire Michael Jordan, Who Never “Bounced” Gambling Checks, Disappointed Infamous Gambler but Only Due to “The Feds”

Michael Jordan once wrote a check of 57,000 dollars which bounced as he lost that money during gambling over a weekend after his first ring.

President George Bush Felt “Disrespected” by Michael Jordan’s Notorious Act in 1991 That Led to Disastrous Consequences

NBA legend Michael Jordan wasn't a competitor just on the court of basketball, but he would compete over anything, be it cards or golf.
George H.W. Bush and Michael Jordan

Oprah Winfrey Once Left Married Michael Jordan at a Loss of Words With Series of “Naughty” Jokes

NBA legend Michael Jordan transcended the sport of basketball and women were dying to shoot their shots at 'His Airness'.
1997 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4: Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat

Popular Gambler, Who Claims He Saved Michael Jordan’s Career From the Government, Admits Unheard Truths About Their Friendship

James "Slim" Bouler, a popular gambler, talks about Michael Jordan and his group of gambling friends. Details and more inside.
Michael Jordan Hosts 2005 Jordan Classic Dinner – April 14, 2005

“Bad Boy” Piston Blasts “Hypocrite” Michael Jordan for Calling His Team “Dirty”: “If It Wasn’t for Dennis Rodman Coming From the Pistons, He Wouldn’t Have Gotten That 6”

"Bad Boy" Piston criticizes "hypocrite" Michael Jordan for calling his team "dirty", saying that they inherited their own players and style.

Teenager Shaquille O’Neal Shut Down Michael Jordan Comparisons With Defining 8 Word Statement: “I’m Good but I’m Not That Good Yet”

Shaquille O'Neal once gunned down all the comparisons made to Michael Jordan during the big man's senior year in high school.
Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan Pre-Game Portrait

“Stop Lying”: NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Publicly Lashes Out at ‘Not Factual’ Story of His Beef With Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas back to beefing again after the Detroit star clears the air on false accusations from the 1985 All-Star game.

Michael Jordan’s Iconic Teammate Who Was Left in Tears During His Hall of Fame Ceremony, Began His Speech by Apologizing to Scottie Pippen

Bulls legend and former teammate of Michael Jordan broke down on the stage of his Hall-of-Fame induction after thanking Scottie Pippen
NBA legends Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman

Ja Morant, Referring to Himself as a Michael Jordan Nickname, Leaves a Fan in Utter Disbelief With a $500 Wholesome Gesture

Ja Morant caused a waitress at a diner to freak out after calling himself by a popular Michael Jordan nickname and leaving a generous tip.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers

‘Shoulda Been LeBron and MJ’: LeBron James’ Fans Speak Out After NBA 2K Reveals Michael Jordan as the Next Face of NBA 2K23

With the launch of NBA 2K23 just months away, LeBron James fans were salty after it was announced that Michael Jordan was the face of the game.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

7 Ft Shaquille O’Neal, Dunked Over Only Twice in His Career, Relived How Michael Jordan Outdid Him: “He Caught Me Late”

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal who was dunked over only twice in his career relived how Michael Jordan outdid him.
Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan Pre-Game Portrait

Michael Jordan’s Ex-wife Once “Insisted” That Their Children Don’t Follow in the Bulls Legend’s Footsteps for One Reason

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's wife Juanita Vanoy once insisted their children don't follow the NBA legend's footsteps.

About Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Chicago Bulls basketball team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf and plays in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They were founded in 1966 and their base is at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls share this stadium with the NHL side, Chicago Blackhawks.

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The franchise attained superstardom in the 90s, where they won six NBA titles. There were two three-peats when Michael Jordan was part of the team in this decade. 

The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons had a memorable rivalry in the late 80s and early 90s. The teams faced each other in three consecutive conference finals between 1989-1991. On each occasion, the winner of this clash claimed the NBA title. 

In 1992, the Chicago Bulls set a franchise record of 67 wins. Three years later, in Michael Jordan's first full season after the short-lived baseball career, the Chicago Bulls became the first team to record 70 regular-season wins. That year, they also became the first team to have 3 players on the NBA All-Defensive First Team. 

Read More: Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories

After Jordan's second retirement, the Chicago Bulls struggled and did not feature in the playoffs until 2005. After another lean year, they made the playoffs on 8 consecutive occasions from 2007 to 2015. 

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Two players have won the NBA MVP Award in Chicago Bulls colors. They are Michael Jordan (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and Derrick Rose (2011) who, at 22, was the youngest recipient of the award. Currently, the side is experiencing its best outing in many years, sitting inside the top-2 of the Eastern Conference.

Read More: The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan

 Achievements and History

Founded1966
ConferenceEastern
Division Central
PresidentMichael Reinsdorf
General Manager Marc Eversley 
Head Coach Billy Donovan
Arena United Center
Championships (6)(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Conference Titles (6)(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Division Titles (9)(1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)
Websitewww.nba.com/bulls

Chicago Bulls 2022 Roster

11DeMar DeRozanPF6-6220August 7, 1989
7Troy Brown Jr.SF6-6215July 28, 1999
2Lonzo BallPG6-6190October 27, 1997
6Alex CarusoSG6-4186February 28, 1994
12Ayo DosunmuSG6-5200January 17, 2000
13Tony BradleyC6-10248January 8, 1998
5Derrick Jones Jr.PF6-5210February 15, 1997
8Zach LaVineSG6-5200March 10, 1995
24Javonte GreenSF6-4205July 23, 1993
28Alfonzo McKinnieSF6-7215September 17, 1992
25Tyler CookPF6-8255September 23, 1997
19Marko SimonovicC6-11216October 15, 1999
14Malcolm HillSF6-622October 26, 1995
44Patrick WilliamsPF6-7215August 26, 2001
0Coby WhitePG6-5195February 16, 2000
9Nikola VucevicC6-10260October 24, 1990
21Matt ThomasSG6-4190August 4, 1994