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NBA legend Michael Jordan needs little to no introduction. The Chicago Bulls legend is a household name and is celebrated all across the world. The six-time NBA champion turned 60 recently and wishes poured in from millions around the world. Jordan does not have a social media account and therefore, it is difficult to speculate how he celebrated his big day. However, his daughter Jasmine Jordan gave us an inside look into MJ’s 60th birthday celebrations.

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From NBA legends to music stars, celebrities, friends and family graced the occasion. Interestingly, this was all thanks to Jordan’s wife who planned and executed this huge event to perfection.

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Big names from around the world turn up for MJ’s 60th birthday

Air Jordan turned 60 on the 17th of February. His wife, Yvette Prietto, organized a huge birthday to celebrate this special occasion, and safe to say, the party turned out well.

In a series of pictures and videos shared by Jasmine Jordan on Instagram, we can see MJ having a good time with friends and family. Marcus Jordan, who is currently dating Larsa Pippen, was also present at the party. Jordan’s three kids gave a speech for their father who turned a year older on the 17th.

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was among the many celebrities who graced the occasion. In a series of photos shared on Twitter, the former NBA champion gave us more insights into the bash. He shared some family photos and also some snaps with Michael Jordan on Twitter. 

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Moreover, Johnson also shared a video wherein Adam Levine of Maroon 5 takes center stage and performs his hits. DJ D-Nice and the UNC Dancing Band also performed for the guests.

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Billionaire Michael Jordan made a huge donation on his birthday

The six-time NBA champion celebrated his 60th birthday in a special way. His Airness donated a whopping $10 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation ahead of his big day.

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“For the past 34 years, it’s been an honor to partner with Make-A-Wish and help bring a smile and happiness to so many kids”, said Jordan via a press release. Interestingly, this happens to be the largest ever donation in the organization’s history. Now that’s one way to celebrate your birthday!

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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