After his first year with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan was named NBA Rookie of the Year.
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Michael Jordan married his second wife, Yvette Prieto, at Palm Beach, Florida, US.
The rules of Basketball are published.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is founded.
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The Detroit Pistons NBA team broke records after losing their 27th consecutive basketball game.