Michael Jordan opens the break with a hilarious story about the Ryder Cup
The NBA is back, and it’s only fitting that it’s the one and only Michael Jordan has resurfaced, as it was recently announced that he will be a special contributor to NBC starting this season and will launch interview series called “MJ: Insights to Excellence”.
Part of it was broadcast during halftime game between Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rocketswith Jordan sitting down with veteran commentator Mike Therick to discuss a variety of topics.
The NBA great admitted that his competitiveness will never go away, although he noted that he hasn’t picked up a basketball in years –except that one time.
“I was at the Ryder Cup. I rented a house from the owner. I came to take pictures. He had grandchildren, and I was meeting and greeting, thanking them for letting me stay at the house, and he had a basketball court. He says, ‘I want you to shoot a free throw.’ I said, ‘Really?’ “I’ve already paid off the house,” Jordan said with a laugh.
“When I went to shoot the free throw, it was the most nervous I’ve been in years. The reason is because those kids heard stories from their parents about what I was doing years ago.”
“I hadn’t picked up a ball in years. … I rented a house … and (the owner) had a basketball court. He says, ‘I want you to shoot one free throw.’ … When I stepped up to shoot FT, it was the most nervous I’d been in years.”
– Michael Jordan 😳pic.twitter.com/VsOUcRl6ug
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 22, 2025
As everyone knows, Chicago Bulls The icon, who has won six championships and six Finals MVPs, never backs down from a challenge. Although he probably felt uncomfortable with the impromptu request, he agreed to do it.
The obvious question: did he slam it?
“Absolutely,” Jordan said. “I got the most satisfying (feeling). It made my whole week. I was able to please that kid, not knowing if I could.”
And the legend continues.
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