Free Michael Jordan coloring pages: 34 printable PDF designs of game action, championship moments, and sneaker history. Every page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
Michael Jordan wasn’t even the first player picked in his own draft class. In the 1984 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls selected him third overall, after the Houston Rockets took Hakeem Olajuwon and the Portland Trail Blazers chose Sam Bowie, a decision widely regarded as one of the biggest missed opportunities in sports history. That same year, Jordan signed a five-year endorsement deal with Nike, launching the Air Jordan sneaker line that began with the Air Jordan 1 in 1985. Over the course of his career with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan won six NBA championships and five Most Valuable Player awards.
This collection spans that history: game-action poses, championship and award moments, and the sneaker culture that grew alongside his career.
What Is Inside This Collection
The 34 pages are divided into four groups: on the court, championships and awards, off the court moments, and general portraits.
On the Court
The largest group shows Jordan in game action, driving to the basket, posing mid-play, or working out in the gym. These pages capture the athleticism that defined his reputation on the court, and the range of poses gives an older colorist plenty of dynamic shapes to work with.
Championships and Awards
Several pages depict award and medal moments, along with an Olympic-themed page and a crowd cheering him on. These pages tie directly to his six NBA championships and Olympic experience, giving a colorist a way to mark the highest points of his career specifically.
Off the Court Moments
A group of pages shows Jordan away from active play: signing autographs for fans, giving an interview, playing with a child, and a page featuring his signature sneakers. These pages reflect the wider public figure beyond game footage alone, rounding out the collection with quieter, less action-focused designs.
General Portraits
The remaining pages are general portraits in a range of styles, from simple and easy designs to more detailed sheets, giving colorists of different skill levels a suitable option. A couple of pages use a softer, more simplified style, which works well for a younger fan who wants a Jordan-themed page without the fine detail of the game-action group.
What Michael Jordan Coloring Pages Do
Dynamic poses build fine motor control. Mid-air jumps, jersey folds, and sneaker details give an older colorist a range of small, precise shapes to work through, the kind of detail practice the American Academy of Pediatrics associates with fine motor development.
A real underdog story, not just a highlight reel. Because Jordan was picked third, not first, in his own draft, coloring a page is a natural opening to talk about how early rankings don’t always predict how a career turns out.
A calm activity paired with an energetic subject. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal found that structured coloring lowered anxiety more than unstructured drawing, giving a young sports fan a quiet counterbalance to an otherwise high-energy interest.
Sneaker design history in miniature. Because this collection includes a page tied to his signature shoes, coloring it pairs naturally with a simple conversation about how a single athlete’s endorsement deal grew into a lasting sneaker brand.
How to Color Michael Jordan Coloring Pages Well
- Chicago Bulls jersey: use Red, Black, and White, the team’s classic color scheme, with the number 23 clearly visible on jersey-focused pages.
- Skin tone and shading: add a slightly darker shade along the arms and legs to suggest muscle definition on action poses, without needing fine anatomical detail.
- Sneakers: use bold color-blocking, Red and Black or Red and White, reflecting the high-contrast look of classic Air Jordan colorways.
- Championship and award pages: use Gold for trophies and medals, paired with a deep Navy or Black background to make the Gold stand out.
- Crowd and background scenes: vary the colors of background figures so the crowd doesn’t blend into a single flat color block, keeping the main figure the clear focal point.
Creative Craft Ideas With Michael Jordan Coloring Pages
1. Draft Day Fact Card. Color a portrait page, then write down a few verified facts about the 1984 NBA Draft on the back to make a simple sports history study card.
2. Sneaker Design Sketch. Color the sneaker-themed page, then sketch an original sneaker design of your own on a blank sheet next to it.
3. Action Pose Standee. Color a solo action-pose page, glue it to cardboard or a cereal box, and cut around the outline to make a standing figure for a shelf or desk.
4. Championship Timeline. Color several championship or award pages, then arrange them in order on a poster with the years labeled to build a simple timeline.
5. Bookmark Set. Color two or three small portrait pages, trim each into a bookmark shape, and laminate or tape them for a set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Michael Jordan coloring pages?
A free set of 34 printable PDFs and online coloring sheets showing game action, championship moments, and sneaker history.
Was Michael Jordan the first pick in the NBA draft?
No. He was picked third overall in the 1984 NBA Draft, after Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie were selected first and second.
How many NBA championships did Michael Jordan win?
Six, all with the Chicago Bulls, across two separate three-peat runs in the 1990s.
How many MVP awards did he win?
He has won five regular-season Most Valuable Player awards over the course of his career.
Where does the Air Jordan sneaker line come from?
Jordan signed an endorsement deal with Nike in 1984, and the first Air Jordan sneaker was released in 1985, beginning a sneaker line that continued for decades.
Are these pages suitable for young children?
Yes. The simpler and easy-style pages suit younger children, while the more detailed action and portrait pages work well for older kids and basketball fans.
Are there pages about his Olympic career?
Yes, one page reflects his Olympic basketball experience.
Are these free to download and print?
Yes. Every page is free, with no account, email, or payment required, and can be downloaded as a PDF or colored online in the browser.
Start Coloring
Download any page by clicking the design. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages print directly from the browser at full resolution or open in the online coloring tool for screen use. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons at the top of each design page.
