March Madness
This legendary UCLA coach won 10 NCAA championships in 12 years, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history.
Who is John Wooden?
This word, a staple in the "J-ictionary" (Jordan Dictionary), is most commonly used during blackjack when Jordan is the dealer.
What is Jor-sino? (Jordan Casino)
This Amazon founder was once the world’s richest man.
Who is Jeff Bezos?
"I want it that way... Tell me why..."
"...Ain’t nothin’ but a heartache."
(Backstreet Boys – "I Want It That Way")
This Mexican dish features marinated grilled chicken, often served in tacos or burritos, and gets its name from the Spanish word for "roasted."
What is Pollo Asado?
This term describes when a lower-seeded team unexpectedly defeats a higher-seeded team.
What is an upset?
When craving food but looking to avoid delivery fees, one might use this word when calling on Jordan for assistance.
What is Jor-Dash? (Jordan Doordash)
This philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft was the world’s richest person for nearly two decades.
Who is Bill Gates?
"Stop, collaborate and listen..."
"...Ice is back with a brand new invention."
(Vanilla Ice – "Ice Ice Baby")
This ancient Greek philosopher was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle.
Who is Plato?
This legendary coach led Duke University to five NCAA championships before retiring in 2022.
Who is Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K)?
This name, a play on a family member’s name, was given to one of the main ensemble characters in Jordan’s book.
What is Jail Jashimoto?
This tech company, co-founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, has made both of them billionaires.
What is Google?
"Don't go chasing...
"...waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to."
(TLC – "Waterfalls")
This South American country is known for its strong soccer team and capital city, Asunción.
What is Paraguay?
In 2018, this #16 seed made history as the first team to defeat a #1 seed in the first round of the tournament.
What is UMBC?
Rather than using a ride-sharing app and paying fees, one might use this term when requesting Jordan’s personal transportation services.
What is a J-uber? (Jordan Uber)
This luxury fashion and cosmetics mogul became the world’s richest person in 2023.
Who is Bernard Arnault?
"If you wanna be my lover, you gotta..."
"...get with my friends."
(Spice Girls – "Wannabe")
This organ in the human body produces insulin and helps regulate blood sugar.
What is the pancreas?
This term describes a lower-seeded team that makes an unexpected deep run in the NCAA tournament, often capturing the hearts of fans by defeating powerhouse programs.
What is a Cinderella Run?
When Jordan steps into the kitchen, he adopts this name, a fusion of his own and a renowned chef, as a testament to his culinary skills.
What is Chef Jor-yardee? (Jordan and Chef Boyardee)
Before becoming a billionaire sports owner, this entrepreneur made his fortune by selling his company Broadcast.com to Yahoo for nearly $6 billion in 1999.
Who is Mark Cuban?
"Hey now, hey now..."
"...don't dream it's over."
(Crowded House – "Don't Dream It's Over")
This now-defunct American car brand, known for models like the Firebird and GTO, was owned by General Motors before being discontinued in 2010.
What is Pontiac?