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Michael Jordan shocked fans during his debut as an NBC commentator when he revealed just how long it’s been since he last played basketball.
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Sitting down with Mike Tirico, the six-time NBA champion, shared that he hasn’t practiced his shot in quite some time.
“I haven’t picked up a ball in years,” he admitted. The statement caught viewers off guard, especially coming from someone widely considered the greatest to ever play the game.
Jordan went on to explain that the last time he shot a basketball wasn’t on a court or in a gym, but during the Ryder Cup. He described a request from the owner of the house he was renting, who asked him to take a shot in front of his grandkids.
“When I stepped up to shoot the free throw, it was the most nervous I’ve been in years,” Jordan said. “The reason being is those kids heard the stories from their parents about what I did 30 years ago. So their expectation is 30 years prior, and I haven’t touched a basketball.”
Tirico joked, “I hope you swished it,” and Jordan responded with a grin, “Absolutely.”
Though it’s been decades since his last game in 2003 with the Washington Wizards, Jordan’s iconic skills clearly haven’t faded.
