Michael Jackson made his professional debut in the 1960s.
Michael Jackson . The eighth child of the Jackson family , Michael made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie , Tito , Jermaine , and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 . Michael Derek Jackson ( born July 13 , 1964 ) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round ( 47th overall ) of the 1986 NBA Draft .