NBA legend Michael Jordan is one of the greatest to ever play the game, he has been known for his big game clutches and his big betting stakes. Justin Thomas recently recalled an incident where he golfed with MJ for stakes that would have freaked out anyone.
Jordan is not unfamiliar with betting, he has been the protagonist of many stories talked across the media. Recently Ryan Whitney also revealed an incident where he golfed with the former Bulls star and was taken aback by his fierce competitiveness.
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Justin Thomas details his golf game against Michael Jordan
Former professional golfer Justin Thomas recently appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and told an interesting story involving the NBA legend Michael Jordan. Thomas recalled that MJ used to come to the Kentucky Derby and ring up fellow baller Junior Bridgeman for a golf game. Thomas’s father Mike was the head professional at the course where MJ used to play.
For the starting few years, Thomas was the caddie for the group. However, in the third year, MJ asked Thomas to bring his clubs and play as his partner for the last seven holes. He revealed that Jordan knew about Thomas playing gold but was not aware of his abilities.
“I made four birdies in seven holes and helped pay for my first car,” said Thomas. He revealed that there were stakes involved in the game and he did not know about them. The Bulls star had told everyone to remain silent to not freak the future professional golfer out. Justin ended up winning the bet and used the money to buy his first car.
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Jordan’s golf story involving NHL player
Michael Jordan is an insanely competitive person and he has openly admitted it. For him, his competitiveness is like an addiction that drives him to reach for father heights. Even after retirement, MJ hasn’t been able to get rid of it. Recently NHL player Ryan Whitney revealed an incident where he experienced this competitive monster firsthand.
Whitney revealed that Jordan had gone golfing one day. In usual Jordan fashion, there were also bets and stakes involved. However, the former Bulls star did not cut the NHL player slack, instead, Whitney had to endure some trash-talk as well. Whitney revealed that he lost the best paid 10 grand and left quietly.
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