Michael Jordan shocked the basketball world when he stepped away from the NBA after the 1993 season and pursued a career in professional baseball for two years. Even some of his teammates said they were stunned by the announcement. But there was one person who knew it was coming: Jordan’s dad.
During episode 7 of “The Last Dance” documentary on ESPN, Jordan said his father was the only person who knew about the plans.
“After we won the (1993) championship, I sat in the gym with my father. In the back of my mind, I knew that was probably my last game. And nobody really knew except my father and myself,” Jordan said in the documentary.
Michael said he viewed his father as a friend as much as a dad.
“He was my rock. We were very close. He constantly gave advice.”
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Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 5/10/20
