Michael Jordan Couldn’t Hide His Emotions for Close Friend Derek Jeter on a Special Day in Front of the New York Yankees Faithful

Derek Jeter had a phenomenal career with the New York Yankees. With his leadership, Jeter took the Yankees to a new high. With a career that spanned over two decades, Jeter has the privilege of calling himself a one-team man.

And considering his legendary career with the Yankees, not only in the MLB community but even the NBA and NFL fans admired the former Yankee for his greatness. Even the NBA icon Michael Jordan, who happens to be a close aide of Jeter, was one of the millions of admirers of Derek Jeter.

Michael Jordan’s surprise visit to Yankee Stadium on Derek Jeter Day was nothing but a memorable episode for Jeter

Dating back to 2014, it was the last MLB season for Derek Jeter. And to honor his legacy, the Yankees celebrated Derek Jeter Day in Yankee Stadium. What was more surprising was that the NBA legend Michael Jordan also paid his visit; He made the event even more memorable with his gracious presence.

Although Jordan tried his best to hide his emotions, the NBA G.O.A.T. failed to do so when he watched his friend being celebrated. While talking about Jeter’s decorated career, Jordan heaped some huge praise on the Yankees legend. 

“I totally admire him,” Jordan said. “Being in a city like New York where one little hiccup basically could fry him… He did it in a way where no one could criticize him. And he’s done his job for 20 years… Knowing the expectations of others, he’s done it the right way in this era… He’s made the right decisions.”

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It is no secret that despite playing different sports, Jeter and Jordan were close friends. And when Jordan watched Jeter in the middle of the ballpark, he couldn’t hold his tears for a moment. It was quite a special moment for Jeter as well as Jordan.

Will baseball and basketball be ever the same without Jeter and Jordan?

It’s been a while now since the two retired from their respective sports. It is nothing but a tragedy for baseball and basketball. Ever since Jeter’s retirement, the Pinstripes have never been the same.

The last time the Yankees won a championship; It came under Derek Jeter’s reign. If not for the current season, the Pinstripes have been one of the worst-performing teams in the last few years.

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Who do you think could be the next Jeter to lead the Yankees to greatness, again?