NBA fans are very much aware of the alleged gambling problems that Michael Jordan had. Back in 1993, MJ had insisted that he had a ‘competition problem’ when he was asked about his gambling issues. In the 90s, MJ would bet on almost everything. Be it golf or even a minor card game. He would even bet his teammates on minor competitions.

In a 2020 interview with GQ, Jordan was asked if gambling was his version of ‘thrill’ once he retired from basketball. MJ agreed and said that gambling was indeed thrilling for him. Giving quite an interesting example, he said gambling was like nearing a cliff and calculating one’s options. He described it as a challenge and a competition. However, he clarified that he wasn’t addicted to gambling and could go weeks without it. He dismissed people’s claim that he had a gambling problem and felt that the better word would be competition.

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Opening up more about his ‘competition problem’, MJ elaborated why he liked betting on stuffs. Being a ‘thrill seeker’, Jordan said that he like betting high stakes.

Michael Jordan sheds some light on his alleged gambling addiction

Michael Jordan explained that he like the thrill of being in nerve wrecking and nervous situations. Furthermore, he admitted that if he did not like placing safe bets like most people would. He said if he is sitting at a card game and there was a possibility of doubling the stakes, then he wouldn’t shy away from it.

“If I’m sitting here with a twenty and the dealer’s got an ace showing, I’m going to gamble. Or I’ve got a seven and a four against a ten,” said the former Chicago Bulls player.

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Furthermore, His Airness said that he did not like the way people assume him to be addicted to gambling just for the way he played.

“I don’t look at it like this is my last dollar and I’ve got to make two—so I’ve got to double down. It’s not that way, and for people to look at it that way is to throw a jab at me,” said Jordan.

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