Michael Jordan celebrating 60th birthday by making largest contribution in Make-A-Wish Foundation history

Jordan has been involved with Make-A-Wish for more than three decades, a partnership that dates back to him granting his first wish in 1989 while with the Chicago Bulls. He was named an ambassador for the organization in 2008. -via Charlotte Observer / February 15, 2023

He’s hoping he can inspire others to accompany him in his quest to expedite dreams of kids who could benefit from an emotional boost. “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,” Jordan said in a statement. “Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a tough time in their lives has truly been an inspiration. “I can’t think of a better birthday gift than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every child can experience the magic of having their wish come true.” -via Charlotte Observer / February 15, 2023

“I think the different eras of the game, the addition of the clock and finally the 3-point shot, the game has had eras. And LeBron, without a doubt, is the greatest player of his era,” Abdul-Jabbar said. “That era is right behind that of Shaquille [O’Neal] and Michael Jordan. “There are people who dominate the game and there are people who captivate everybody’s imagination. I think that’s one thing Michael Jordan did. Everybody wanted to be him, do what he did. I think the reason that they have sports bars with all of those TVs is so that people can go in there and argue like this. Because we’re not going to find out.” -via ESPN / February 10, 2023