Michael Jordan turns 50 today, so what better time to look back at the 50 of the most sensational jump shots, slam dunks and plays that made him into the greatest basketball player of our generation?

While many of us remember the defining moments of Jordan flying through the air and into NBA history — including gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated 49 times and winning MVP five times — most don't know details of his humble beginnings or personal life.

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This infographic by Top10OnlineColleges.org tells us how Jordan didn't make the varsity team in high school, experienced an extraordinarily expensive divorce and even had a short-lived baseball career.

Relive his record-breaking career as a basketball legend in this video that showcases his greatest moves on the court and through this infographic below:

Video courtesy of YouTube, m2e1iriko. Image via Jonathan Daniel/Staff/Getty.