Question: when did michael jordan play basketball in the nba
Answer: Laney ( Wilmington , North Carolina ) College North Carolina ( 1981 -- 1984 ) NBA draft 1984 / Round : 1 / Pick : 3rd overall Selected by the Chicago Bulls Playing career 1984 -- 1993 , 1995 -- 1998 , 2001 -- 2003 Position Shooting guard Number 23 , 45 , 12 Career history 1984 -- 1993 , 1995 -- 1998 Chicago Bulls 2001 -- 2003 Washington Wizards Career highlights and awards 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 -- 1