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It is no secret that Michael Jordan loved talking trash during games and still does. The only difference is that before it was on the basketball court and after his retirement, the golf course. Due to his competitive nature, His Airness didn’t even spare former President Barack Obama. However, the former POTUS too had a few things to say to the NBA legend.

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Michael Jordan has played golf with several big names and influential figures. His elite golfing partners include Bill Clinton, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, and Barack Obama. In 2014, Jordan and Obama made the headlines when the duo engaged in harmless trash-talking. Brownie points to those who can figure out who started the trash talk! Well…you probably guessed it right.

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It was the Chicago Bulls legend who first took a little dig at the then-POTUS. However, Obama was not among those who easily backed down. He took a swipe at MJ through a radio interview.

Barack Obama swipes back at Michael Jordan

The radio host asked Barack Obama to give his thoughts on the comments that were recently made by Michael Jordan.

“There’s no doubt that Michael is a better golfer than I am. Of course, if I was playing twice a day for the last 15 years then that might not be the case. You know, he might wanna spend more time thinking about the Bobcats, or maybe the Hornets because that’s a whole another issue,” said Obama to the host.

The Charlotte Hornets were off to a slow start during the NBA season 2014-15. They had already lost three games out of the five they had played. The Hornets have an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion.

About a week earlier, Michael Jordan trash-talked to Barack Obama. During an interview, host Ahmad Rashad asked MJ who he would include in a dream golf foursome. In response, Jordan first cleared it out that Rashad would not be a part of the group, and nor would Arnold Palmer and Obama.

When Rashad asked to clarify if he meant the POTUS was a hack, Jordan replied that he did not question his work as a politician. However, the NBA legend did agree that Obama was not a good player.

In fact, his exact words were, “I never said he wasn’t a great politician. I’m just saying he’s a sh***y golfer.”

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If it was anyone else, they wouldn’t have dared to speak against the President. However, MJ seems to make no exception when it comes to sports.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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