There can not be a better ambassador of their respective games than Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan. Even though they played in two different eras, their influence is unmatched in the entire American sports.

Notably, Jeter and Jordan did not play the same sport. But the two sporting icons have always been close to each other. It is also not a secret that Jordan has always backed and appreciated Jeter.

Back in 2016, when Nike’s Jordan brand extended a deal with Jeter the NBA icon could not stop praising the former New York Yankees captain.

When Michael Jordan heaped huge praise on Derek Jeter for approaching his post-retirement-career the right way

Having played for over two decades, Derek Jeter is one of the very few athletes who have the luxury of calling themselves a one-team man. His commitment to the Yankees led them to five World Series titles.

If talking about Nike’s Jordan deal, the NBA icon was full of praise for Jeter for the way he has been handling his post-retirement career. Per The Business Journals, Jordan called Jeter one of the hardest workers he came across in his life.

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Michael Jordan Left MLB Icon Derek Jeter a Heartfelt Letter and a Signature That the World Craved for Back in 2017

“Derek is one of the hardest workers I have ever met,” Michael Jordan said of Derek Jeter in 2016. “His work ethic was evident in the way he played the game of baseball and it continues to drive the way he approaches his business career after retirement.”

“We are excited to continue our relationship with him and for what he brings to the brand as we continue to grow.”

When Michael Jordan penned a heartfelt letter for his close friend Jeter

Only a few years after his retirement in the 2014 season, the Yankees honored Jeter by retiring his jersey no. #2. And being a good friend to Jeter, the NBA legend penned a heartfelt letter to Jeter.

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“Much RE2PECT on cementing your legacy and having your No. 2 jersey retired. Congratulations,” Jordan wrote. 

What is your take on this unique bond between Jeter and Jordan?