This story was originally published in the Chicago Sun-Times on February 29, 1996.
A 21-year-old man was convicted today of murdering basketball star Michael Jordan’s father, who was slain as he awoke from a nap in his luxury car.
Daniel Andre Green was convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree robbery and conspiracy in the July 23, 1993, attack. Jurors deliberated 4 1/2 hours over two days before returning guilty verdicts on all charges this afternoon.
Green could get life in prison or the death sentence. The same jurors will decide the sentencing phase, scheduled to begin Monday.