Michael Jordan is the epitome of competitiveness and intensity.
The former NBA superstar was known for his fierce behavior and for not holding back in the face of competition. 6 championships and two three-time championships reveal that MJ also had success with her mode of operation.
Possibly the most decorated player of all time, the Chicago Bulls phenom had the world in the palm of his hand. In his heyday, Jordan was a celebrated icon around the world. Jordan’s success helped elevate the NBA to new levels of popularity and firmly established his status as the face of the league.
While his fierceness and competitive spirit earned him all the laurels in the world, MJ’s popularity had also suffered. Jordan was considered a difficult teammate to play with and a bitter person to deal with. Jordan’s fight with Steve Kerr and other stories from the time didn’t help his public image either.
However, Jordan received some validation regarding his character. That too, from possibly one of the most important people in his life.
Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus Jordan, was the one who clarified some doubts about his father’s personality.
What did Marcus Jordan say about Michael Jordan’s competitive nature?
Growing up as possibly the son of GOAT must have been difficult. However, Marcus Jordan reveals how off the court, Jordan was a good father who didn’t let the pressure get to his kids.
Marcus, in an interview, said “One of the biggest misconceptions was that he couldn’t turn that [competitiveness] off. I could definitely turn it off and be a father.
But when it was on, it was on.”
Marcus made an attempt to follow in his father’s footsteps. It just didn’t work out for the would-be guard. However, Marcus emulated his famous father’s success in another department.
To Michael, Marcus also made a wave in the shoe industry with The Trophy Room. A billion dollar father gets a successful CEO son to add to the family wealth. How much money is too much money, huh?
Jordan was a good father, and no one can argue with that. He competitive on the court, quite the opposite, within the walls of his house.
