Michael Jordan: Basketball Player profiles one of basketball's most famous players. Having led the Chicago Bulls to six national championships and winning multiple MVP awards, Michael Jordan's name has become synonymous with basketball. Jordan exhibited an affinity for the sport at an early age and went on to become a standout player during his college days at the University of North Carolina, where he led the men's basketball team to an NCAA championship. After thrilling international crowds as a member of the U.S. men's basketball team in the 1984 Olympics, Jordan began his long and successful career with the Chicago Bulls.