Michael Jordan, a legend in the NBA, is famous for his strong determination to win, both on and off the court. This competitive spirit extends far beyond basketball, as shown by a recent story shared by Ryan Whitney, co-host of the Barstool Sports podcast “Spittin’ Chiclets.”
Jordan has always loved sports besides hoops. He loves to play golf and often goes around to golf with his friends and acquaintances. However, he is also a fine trash-talker and cannot shut his mouth sometimes.
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Michael Jordan trash-talks Ryan Whitney while playing golf
Ryan Whitney recently talked about the time he went golfing with former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan. Whitney described the entire incident and recalled the intense competitiveness of the five-time NBA champion, which was accompanied by a fair amount of trash talk. He also revealed that a bet was placed between Jordan and him, which falls in line with Michael and his gambling habits.
“We go to 36. I finish the last hole. Another press, lose that hole too. He is like, ‘A scratch golfer… Bitch you could not scratch my wife’s a**. Then I just left. I just paid him 10 Grand and left. I felt this big (holding his fingers close). He was pumping rap tunes the whole time that said his name in the song. I was like, ‘What planet am I on right now?” narrated Whitney, the co-host of Barstool Sports’ “Spittin’ Chiclets” podcast. His incident revealed what a fierce competitive beast Michael is and how it was the reason for his success in the NBA.
Isiah Thomas asks Jordan to apologize
Everyone who knows basketball has heard of the beef between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas. Both of them are NBA legends who played in the same era and have some of the most illustrious careers in the NBA. However, the relationship between Isiah and MJ isn’t the greatest. They are not friends and have not liked each other since their days with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls.
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Moreover, Jordan trash-talked Isiah in the globally famous documentary “The Last Dance.” The former Pistons star was hurt by his statements in the documentary and expressed it many times. Most recently, Thomas appeared on “The Draymond Green Show,” where he revealed the way MJ can fix the relationship between them. He asked the five-time NBA champion to apologize on international television if he hopes to restore the relationship. He highlighted that a public humiliation can’t be fixed by having a “private dinner,” recalling the Chicago Bulls legend calling him an “A-hole” on international television.
What do you think of Ryan Whitney’s golfing story featuring Michael Jordan? What do you think about MJ’s intense competitiveness? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.
