Michael Jordan officially retired from the NBA for the final time at age 40 in April 2003.

Quick Scoop: How old was Michael Jordan when he retired?

To be precise, Jordan actually retired three times:

  • First retirement: Age 30 (October 6, 1993, after his first three‑peat with the Chicago Bulls).
  • Second retirement: Age 36 (January 13, 1999, after his second three‑peat with the Bulls).
  • Third (final) retirement: Age 40 (April 16, 2003, after two seasons with the Washington Wizards).

So if you’re asking “how old was Michael Jordan when he retired” in the sense of when he finally walked away for good, the answer most people use is: 40 years old.

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