A closer look at Michael Jordan s marital life
A closer look at Michael Jordan's marital life MJ with his wife, Yvette Prieto, at the NASCAR Cup Series ’s name is synonymous with basketball and the , given his success. He chartered a very desirable path, winning six championships and gaining a lot of popularity in the process. Jordan shot to stardom during his time with the , dominating his era both statistically and by winning. Jordan has built an empire for himself, given his success on the court and popularity derived from it. His “Jumpman” brand has been around since his playing days but doesn’t stop amassing attention. Jordan’s personal life hasn’t floated around media as much, but few events in his off-court life have sparked interest. Jordan’s first marriage was to Juanita Vanoy in 1989 – a relationship that lasted 17 years before they got a divorce in 2006. The pair share three children named Jeffrey, Marcus and Jasmine. Back in the day, MJ’s divorce was said to be the costliest divorce in history – with Juanita receiving hundreds of millions. Both of Jordan’s sons took an interest in basketball and played at the college level. Jeffrey played point guard for the University of Central Florida between 2007 and 2012. Marcus joined his brother at UCF in 2010 and went on to earn All-Freshman Team honors as well. Michael Jordan and wife Juanita Vanoy ended their 17-year marriage in 2006. In the settlement, she won $168 million, the seven-acre estate in Chicago, and custody of their three children. One of the largest settlements in sports history. She was notably missing from Michael Jordan and wife Juanita Vanoy ended their 17-year marriage in 2006. In the settlement, she won $168 million, the seven-acre estate in Chicago, and custody of their three children. One of the largest settlements in sports history. She was notably missing from Jordan’s impact fell on his daughter, Jasmine, too, but in a different way. She chose to go on the professional side of sports and went to Syracuse University, where she studied sports management. Jefferey and Jasmine are now involved with Nike's Jordan Brand. She works in the sports marketing division, predominantly working with female athletes. Jasmine recently gave her take on working for the family brand, saying: “It’s powerful. It’s special. To have the name and work for the brand, it doesn’t feel real. People say all the time, ‘That’s your brand.’ I say, ‘No, it’s not,’ (but) yes, it is. I’m aware of it, but I don’t think about it as much as people around me do. I’m blessed with the name and an opportunity, but I don’t take it for granted.”