Jordan was a five-time MVP who led his team to six NBA titles. He accepted a Hall of Fame jersey at the site of the men's Final Four in Detroit where his alma mater, the North Carolina Tar Heels, will face Michigan State for the national championship. He won a title with UNC when current coach Roy Williams was an assistant in 1982.
Also in Jordan's 2009 class are former San Antonio Spur David Robinson, and former Utah Jazz John Stockton and his coach in Utah, Jerry Sloan. Rutgers women's coach C. Vivian Stringer was also elected.
The Twitterverse is not surprised:
Lronjackdic mj hall of fame nominee....ahhh...what's taken so long...should be renamed the hall of jordan's.
addicted2mikes Just got teary-eyed watching MJ highlights on ESPN. Cannot deny that Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete ever. Dont @ me trying to argue
Tekscope Jordan into the Hall Of Fame. Duh, who would not vote for him?
LaurieH118 First Obama, now Michael Jordan. I feel more treacherous every day for not "backing the bid." Still, all those international tourists! ICK!
kevinwilson16 is amused John Stockton (all-time assists & steals) and Michael Jordan (six titles) show surprise they get selected for the Hall of Fame.
bstad Michael Jordan elected to NBA Hall of Fame? Shocking. What were the odds of that happening?
