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<h2 style="text-align: center">Chicago Bulls 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">The franchise attained superstardom in the 90s, where they won six NBA titles. There were two three-peats when <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Jordan</a> was part of the team in this decade. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">On each occasion, the winner of this clash claimed the <a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> title. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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. </span></p>
<strong>Read More: <a title="Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-was-michael-jordan-forced-retire-in-1993-due-to-his-gambling-addiction-a-look-back-at-the-conspiracy-theories/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories</a></strong>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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. </span></p>
<strong>Read More: <a title="The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-the-significance-of-the-famous-number-23-behind-the-jersey-of-michael-jordan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan</a></strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong> Achievements and History</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Founded</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">1966</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Conference</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Eastern</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Division </b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Central</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>President</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Michael Reinsdorf</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>General Manager </b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Marc Eversley </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Head Coach </b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Billy Donovan</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Arena </b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">United Center</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Championships (6)</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Conference Titles (6)</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Division Titles (9)</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">(1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Website</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/bulls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">www.nba.com/bulls</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Chicago Bulls 2021 Roster</strong></h2>
<table style="height: 1110px" width="519">
<thead>
<tr>
<td><strong>No.</strong></td>
<td><strong>Player</strong></td>
<td><strong>Pos</strong></td>
<td><strong>Ht</strong></td>
<td><strong>Wt</strong></td>
<td><strong>Birth Date</strong></td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>51</td>
<td>Ryan Arcidiacono</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>March 26, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>34</td>
<td>Wendell Carter Jr.</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>270</td>
<td>April 16, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Devon Dotson  (TW)</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-2</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>August 2, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Cristiano Felício</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>270</td>
<td>July 7, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Daniel Gafford</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>234</td>
<td>October 1, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Chandler Hutchison</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>April 26, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Luke Kornet</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>7-2</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>July 15, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Zach LaVine</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>March 10, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Lauri Markkanen</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>May 22, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Adam Mokoka  (TW)</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>July 18, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td>Otto Porter</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>June 3, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td>Tomáš Satoranský</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>October 30, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Garrett Temple</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>May 8, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45</td>
<td>Denzel Valentine</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>November 16, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Coby White</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>February 16, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Patrick Williams</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>August 26, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Thaddeus Young</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>June 21, 1988</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h3>MLB</h3>
MLB is the biggest baseball league played in the United States of America. It is played in America with 30 teams competing in it.

MLB also oversees <a title="Minor League Baseball" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_League_Baseball">Minor League Baseball</a>, which comprises 256 teams affiliated with the major league clubs.
<h3>History</h3>
The game of baseball was found in the 1860s. It was initially played by soldiers in their camps during the Civil War. Soon, the Americans played the game at a national level. And by the end of the year, there was a governing body for the game with over 400 amateur clubs as members. It began at a professional level in 1869 with Cincinnati Red Stockings being the first professional club. That is the year which is associated with the forming of MLB.

The MLB currently comprises of two leagues: National League (NL) and American League (AL).

The NL and AL were formed as separate legal entities in 1876 and 1901 respectively. In 1903, the two leagues cooperated. However, they remained separate entities legally. In 2000, the leagues merged into a single organization
<h3>Participating teams</h3>
<span style="color: #000000;">There are 30 teams competing in the MLB divided into two leagues- American League and National League. The American League has 15 teams and the National League has 15 teams. Each of the leagues is further divided into three divisions: East, the Central, and the West.

<b>National League</b>

<b>East</b></span>

&nbsp;
<ul>
 	<li>Atlanta Braves</li>
 	<li>Miami Marlins</li>
 	<li>New York Mets</li>
 	<li>Philadelphia Phillies</li>
 	<li>Washington Nationals</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

<span style="color: #000000;"><b>Central</b></span>
<ul>
 	<li>Chicago Cubs</li>
 	<li>Cincinnati Reds</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Brewers</li>
 	<li>Pittsburgh Pirates</li>
 	<li>St. Louis Cardinals</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #000000;"><b>West</b></span>
<ul>
 	<li>Arizona Diamondbacks</li>
 	<li>Colorado Rockies</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Dodgers</li>
 	<li>San Diego Padres</li>
 	<li>San Francisco Giants</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #000000;"><b>American League</b>

<b>East</b></span>
<ul>
 	<li>Baltimore Orioles</li>
 	<li>Boston Red Sox</li>
 	<li>New York Yankees</li>
 	<li>Tampa Bay Rays</li>
 	<li>Toronto Blue Jays</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #000000;"><b>Central</b></span>
<ul>
 	<li>Chicago White Sox</li>
 	<li>Cleveland Indians</li>
 	<li>Detroit Tigers</li>
 	<li>Kansas City Royals</li>
 	<li>Minnesota Twins</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #000000;"><b>West</b></span>
<ul>
 	<li>Houston Astros</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Angels</li>
 	<li>Oakland Athletics</li>
 	<li>Seattle Mariners</li>
 	<li>Texas Rangers</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Michael Jordan 2021</strong><strong>:</strong><strong> Bio, </strong><strong>Net Worth and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, more commonly known as Michael Jordan or MJ, is one of the most popular basketball players in the world. He was born on February 17, 1963.

Today, Michael Jordan is the principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a> team. He was an instrumental figure in popularizing the sport in the last decade of the 90s. Moreover, he was part of two three-peats with the Bulls on either side of a short-lived Minor League Baseball stint.

[caption id="attachment_431621" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-431621" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-75351596.jpg" alt="Michael Jordan" width="1920" height="1266" /> Chicago Bulls All-Star forward # 23 Michael Jordan file photos. (Photo by Tom Berg/WireImage)[/caption]

In addition, Jordan played for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/chicago-bulls/">Chicago Bulls</a> and the Washington Wizards over 3 spells. Previously, the Bulls drafted Jordan in the 1984 NBA draft, where he was the 3rd overall pick.

In his first stint, he gained a reputation as one of the best defensive players in the league. Simultaneously, he showcased his incredible leaping abilities and performed slam dunks from near the Free Throw line in Slam Dunk Contests.

Also, Jordan was part of the Chicago Bulls side that won 72 regular-season games in the 1995-96 season. He usually played at the shooting guard or small forward position with No. 23 jersey, which the Bulls later retired. In 2009, 'MJ' was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

As for his personal life, Michael Jordan is the father of five children: Jasmine, Marcus, Jeffrey, Victoria, and Ysabel. He is currently married to
Yvette Prieto and was previously married to Juanita Vanoy from 1989 to 2006.

Michael Jordan's parents are Deloris and James R. Jordan, Sr. The former Bulls player lost his father to a horrific shooting incident.

Jordan announced his initial retirement from the NBA following his father's death in 1993.

<strong>Also Read |</strong> <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-what-makes-nba-legend-michael-jordan-the-golden-man-of-successful-businesses/">What Makes NBA Legend Michael Jordan the Golden Man of Successful Businesses?</a>
<h2><strong>Major on-court achievements</strong></h2>
6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998)

6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998)

5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998)

14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998, 2002, 2003)

3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)

10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998)

NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988)

9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988–1993, 1996–1998)

10× NBA scoring champion (1987–1993, 1996–1998)

2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1983, 1984)
<h2><strong>Michael Jordan stats</strong></h2>
<table width="416">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Games</strong></td>
<td>1072</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Points</strong></td>
<td>32,292 (30.1 PPG)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Rebounds</strong></td>
<td>6,672 (6.2 RPG)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Assists</strong></td>
<td>5,633 (5.3 APG)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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(via <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01.html">Basketball reference</a>)

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<h2><strong>Michael Jordan Net Worth 2021</strong></h2>
<a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/michael-jordan/?sh=49c789792d83" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a> estimates Michael Jordan's real-time net worth at $1.5 billion. His source of income is from the Charlotte Hornets, endorsements, and other investments.

Jordan is also the first NBA player to accumulate a net worth in billions, and his value has steadily increased ever since taking over as the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets.

<strong>Also Read |</strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-michael-jordan-kobe-bryant-and-lebron-james-who-wins-the-battle-of-money/"> Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James: Who Wins the Battle of Money?</a>
<h2><strong>Michael Jordan Endorsements</strong><strong> </strong></h2>
Jordan is also among the most efficiently marketed figures in sports. Since 1991, he has appeared in over 20 commercials for Gatorade. In 1984, Nike created a signature Michael Jordan shoe called Air Jordan. Moreover, in the past, Jordan has been involved with major brands such as McDonald's, Hanes, Chevrolet, and Ball Parks Francs.

[caption id="attachment_431613" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-431613" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-920346986.jpg" alt="Michael Jordan at the 2018 All-Star Game" width="1920" height="1280" /> LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is on stage during the unveiling of the 2019 NBA All-Star game logo and city, being hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina next year, during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on February 18, 2018. (Photo by Philip Pacheco/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Michael Jordan charity</strong></h2>
The richest athlete in the world has made notable contributions to charity. In 2002, Jordan donated his entire season’s salary to the 9/11 charities. When Hurricane Florence hit Carolina in 2018 and Hurricane Dorian damaged the Bahamas in 2019, Jordan announced contributions to each of the relief efforts.

In addition, he has been working with the Make-A-Wish foundation for over 30 years, granting hundreds of wishes.

Here are some other charitable organizations that <a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/michael-jordan#:~:text=Michael%20Jordan%20is%20involved%20with,that%20support%20children%20and%20families." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Jordan supports</a>:

Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America
Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis
Cats Care
CharitaBulls
Jackie Robinson Foundation
James R. Jordan Foundation
Kids Wish Network
LIVESTRONG
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Nevada Cancer Institute
Opportunity Village
Special Olympics
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Miami Project
United Negro College Fund
<h2><strong>Michael Jordan: The Last Dance and Space Jam</strong></h2>
ESPN came to the rescue during the 2020 lockdown by releasing a ten-part docuseries by partnering with Netflix. 'The Last Dance' was a ten-part docu-series that chronicled the life and legacy of Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls, and it earned massive acclaim.

The Last Dance hit massive numbers as fans thronged to relive how Jordan dominated the NBA with his six championships.

Jordan was also the lead actor of the Space Jam movie that released in 1996. The film was based on a comical theme where MJ helped the 'Looney Tunes' regain their freedom.

Though the film flunked at the Box Office, it still holds a special place in every NBA fan's heart.

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<h2><strong>How can you contact Michael Jordan?</strong></h2>
Unlike many celebrities, Jordan does not have an Instagram or Twitter account. But he has a publicity address for fans- Jump Inc., 676 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 293, Chicago, and another public relations agency address- SFX, 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 850, Washington, D.C., 20015.
<table width="428">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>57 (Born February 17, 1963)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Married</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Yvette Prieto</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kids</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jasmine, Marcus, Jeffrey, Victoria, Ysabel</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Rings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>6</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong> 6' 6" (1.98 m)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong> 98 kg</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.1 m</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Shoe size</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>13</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Nike, Hanes, McDonald’s, Gatorade</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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