

Whether one is a basketball fan or not, everyone knows Michael Jordan. Thanks to his more than legendary NBA career and a successful business venture after his retirement, he has become one of the most recognizable faces in the world.
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Although Jordan might have won almost everything there is to win, he has lots of naysayers. Most of them are there because of his attitude of giving his best every time and confidence in himself, and in turn, expecting the same from his teammates. This sometimes came off as arrogance.
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In a classic case of Jordan being Jordan, he can be seen talking about how there will never be another MJ. NBA Twitter and particularly fans of Kobe Bryant have taken that “personally” as they give their reactions to the video.
Michael Jordan causes controversy in an old resurfaced video
Michael Jordan is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes ever. Thanks to his elite mentality and winning attitude, he had one of the best NBA careers one can imagine off.

Apart from 6 NBA titles, he won various individual accolades too. That includes a 14-time All-Star nomination, 5 times MVP, 6 times finals MVP, and the list goes on. Despite dominating the league and mesmerizing the world with his amazing play, Jordan had lots of haters.
In an old resurfaced video, Jordan is seen talking about the next MJ. According to him, there will never be another Michael Jordan!

Speaking in a press conference, he said, “There’s never gonna be another Michael Jordan. There’s never gonna be another Dr. J, I knew that. You can be a Grant Hill, you can be a Kobe Bryant, but Michael Jordan is Michael Jordan.”
"There’s never gonna be another Michael Jordan” #NBA #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/x4mF1CDIaH
— The Jordan Rules (@Rules23Jordan) March 15, 2022
Kobe Bryant fans have taken to Twitter to react to the comments made by Chicago Bulls legend on Kobe. The two legends have had multiple memorable encounters, with Kobe coming out on top. Jordan and Kobe have faced each other 8 times during the regular season, with Bryant winning 5 of the games. (Source: landofbasketball.com)
Kobe fans react to the Jordan video
With the old video of Jordan doing rounds on the internet, NBA Twitter has given their reactions. Here are some of the best.
Kobe heard this shit and took it personally https://t.co/sAkpQB4uQM
— č (@Cnojuice) March 16, 2022
It terms of an icon there will never be another MJ he is right but in terms of basketball he will be surpassed sonner or later it is inevitable.
— ANA_WESTGOAT#0 💎 (@susan1234456789) March 16, 2022
Kobe: 🤨
— Imagine Having A Limit (@NoLimitsRiq) March 15, 2022
This how you speak with class & respect for the game of basketball and all its great players. This is required for true greatness to be achieved. The entire world told the NBA & ESPN Michael Jordan was great. ESPN & the NBA can’t manufacture greatness for LBJ – but they tried.
— SportsPsych Magazine (@SportsPsychMe) March 16, 2022
No one can come close
— Lowe Jones (@lElijahsDad) March 15, 2022
Legendary #23 MJ
— Zack Mazyck (@Zackman80) March 15, 2022
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You stand on the shoulders of those before you.
— Bryan Hayes (@bhsailsfast) March 16, 2022
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Both men, despite having a similar playing style, made their own legacy. What do you think of the comments made by MJ? Let us know in the comments!
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