There are only a few things that can make a great competitor like Michael Jordan cry. One of them, as it seems, was when the Chicago Bulls legend opened a $10 million medical clinic right in his hometown of North Carolina.
Jordan first entered the NBA as the Bulls’ third overall pick in the 1984 Draft, the same year Houston Rockets star Hakeem Olajuwon was selected first. Right from the start, the All-Star shooting guard his presence felt in the league by putting on impressive scoring clinics, even in his first year as a pro.
By the early 90s, Jordan won his first three-peat with the Bulls alongside Phil Jackson as his coach and Scottie Pippen as the team’s starting small forward. However, he chose to retire early and attempted to start a baseball career. The Chicago star would eventually make his way back to the NBA before the 1994-95 season was over.
After that, the Bulls All-Star guard went on another three-peat. The first championship saw Chicago defeating the Seattle Supersonics once. The second and third rings occurred as the Michael Jordan-led team overpowered Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz for two consecutive years. All in all, he would amass a total of six rings with the Bulls during the course of his stint there.
Chicago Bulls Legend Michael Jordan Opens $10 Million Medical Clinic in North Carolina
Years after his playing days, Michael Jordan took on several front office jobs, including becoming an owner of the Charlotte Hornets. Just recently, though, the Bulls star added another feather to his cap by opening a medical clinic in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina, as seen in a tweet by NBA Central on X:
Jordan was joined by his mother, Deloris, and other dignitaries in opening the said medical clinic. The said facility is also open to individuals without insurance, ensuring that they receive medical attention right away.
Even off the court, Michael Jordan is still doing good work that fits the legend he has built in the league. Without a doubt, the six-time champion’s contributions to his hometown is a welcome development, especially for former NBA stars finding ways to survive after their respective careers.
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