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American basketball player and businessman (born 1963)
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman, former professional basketball player, and former baseball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan is considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time, and is regarded as one of the most influential sports figures in history. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he was pivotal in popularizing the sport and the NBA internationally.
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American basketball player and coach (1934–2022)
William Felton Russell was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. He was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that played for 12 NBA championships and won 11 during his 13-year career. Russell is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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American basketball player (born 1996)
A'ja Riyadh Wilson is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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A'ja Wilson won her record fifth WNBA MVP award, but ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike's comments comparing her to Tom Brady sparked debate among sports fans.
The Las Vegas Aces superstar becomes the first player in WNBA history to win five-MVPs, joining Michael Jordan and Bill Russell in the exclusive club.
A’ja Wilson wins her fifth WNBA MVP award, becoming the first player in league history to win five MVPs and three straight honors.