NBA legend Michael Jordan has revealed he once got nervous shooting one free throw. Not during the NBA Finals. Not with millions watching. But on his landlord’s basketball court.
Apparently, the six-time NBA champion got the jitters while casually trying his hands on the ball on the request of his landlord on a private basketball court.
During an interview with Mike Tirico, Jordan claimed he hadn’t actually played in years. Tirico asked his newest colleague if he ever just picked up a ball and shot around, to which Jordan replied, “I haven’t picked up a ball in years.”
Tirico then asked about the last time Jordan shot a basketball, and MJ claimed it came while he was at the Ryder Cup. He met the owner of the house he was renting and did a meet and greet with his grandkids, at which point the owner asked if he’d shoot one free throw on the basketball court at the house.
“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 the parents about what I did 30 years ago. So their expectation is 30 years prior, and I haven’t touched a basketball.
Tirico said, “I hope you swished it,” and Jordan replied, “Absolutely.”
The next time someone laughs at your shot, just beat your chest out and let the person know even Michael Jordan got nervous doing the free throw for his landlord.
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