Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls legend known for his high-flying dunks, acrobatic layups, and deadly mid-range jump shots, celebrated his 60th birthday on February 17th, 2023. With an empire worth $1.7 billion, MJ is widely renowned not just for his NBA career but also for his big heart and the connections and love he has gained over the years. As one of the most beloved NBA players of all time, “His Airness” has amassed some of the most ardent fans, including several notable celebrities, including an NFL legend.
On February 17th, 2023, Michael Jordan’s 60th birthday, various celebrities from different horizons took to their social media accounts to pay their respects to him. Celebrities took their social media to wish the legendary player on his birthday.
Martin Lawrence and other celebrities wishes Michael Jordan on his birthday
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Michael Jordan, renowned for his sheer domination on the court, is also beloved off the court for his exceptional people skills that allow him to make great connections. On his birthday, which fell on February 17th, some of the most famous celebrities wished him well. Actor and comedian Martin Lawrence took to Twitter to share an old video of MJ playing and captioned the post by saying, ?Happy Birthday and much love to the iconic Michael Jordan!?. Stephen A. Smith also shared a tribute hosted by him on his TV show, First Take. Jordan was humongously wished by his fans all over the world.
Happy Birthday and much love to the iconic Michael Jordan! #happybirthday #michaeljordan pic.twitter.com/pcIcC2Sg0f
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) February 18, 2023
Happy Birthday Michael Jordan! pic.twitter.com/k2iTCHRCCD
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) February 17, 2023
Happy birthday to my brother, the legendary Michael Jordan! Michael’s wife Yvette threw him an amazing 60th birthday party and one of the best parties Cookie and I have ever been to! We sang and danced all night. pic.twitter.com/amYRpZdi0x
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 18, 2023
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NBA legend Magic Johnson also wholeheartedly wished MJ a happy birthday through a Twitter post, which read, ?Happy birthday to my brother, the legendary Michael Jordan! Michael?s wife, Yvette, threw him an amazing 60th birthday party, and one of the best parties Cookie and I have ever been to! We sang and danced all night.?? Along with the NBA legends, one of the best players of NFL, Shannon Sharpe also sent his well wishes to MJ on his 60th birthday. It’s worth considering what Michael Jordan’s legacy will be in the years to come. He is already widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but his influence extends beyond just the game itself.
MJ?s generous donation towards make-a-wish
On February 17th, NBA icon Michael Jordan marked his birthday by making one of the most substantial donations in history. The generous sum of $10 million was gifted to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, earning the basketball legend widespread admiration and respect from his fans. Jordan’s philanthropic gesture is a shining example of how one can inspire others to help those in need. Furthermore, he is held in high regard by many celebrities, cementing his status as one of the most beloved NBA players of all time.
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Michael Jordan’s recent donation has brought him even more adoration from his fans, and his initiative to support children in need is likely to inspire others to do the same. His philanthropic efforts and status as an NBA legend have earned him widespread respect and admiration from both fans and celebrities alike.