We are all aware of Michael Jordan’s intense presence on a basketball court. One of the main reasons for his consistent success in the league, was his ability to outlast opposition in terms of physicality. In another such instance, former NBA player Kendall Gill recalled how Michael Jordan showcased his dominant side. When Gill tried to trash talk MJ, he repaid the favor.

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Over the years, former NBA star Michael Jordan has earned himself tons of praise. Often regarded as the greatest player in the league’s history, he has made a name for himself both on and off the court. So much so that, Jordan is known by sportsmen all around the world, be it NBA players or not. Having left behind tons of memories even after retirement, there is no surprise that the 59-year-old recently ranked as No.1 on The Athletic’s best player list.

Ex-NBA player Kendall Gill recalls how he paid the price for insulting Michael Jordan

Now aged 53, Kendall Gill is a former guard-forward himself. In his career, he averaged 13.4 points across 15 seasons. Way back in 1998, ‘KG’ was at the peak of his career. When the Nets took on Jordan’s Bulls, Gill managed to score past his counterpart in fine style.

However, his next move ended up costing him dearly. Trying to get an upper hand on Michael, the powerhouse player attempted to trash talk the 14-time All-Star. But things didn’t end well for him.

Later on in the game, ‘His Airness’ returned the debt with a thunderous dunk. Reminiscing the incident, Gill said, “So later on in that game, and I’m sure you’ve seen this play, he stole the ball and I tried to run him down and he dunked the basketball and they call the foul.”

However, this wasn’t all. “So he goes to the free-throw line and I’m lined up and he goes, ‘Hey KG, payback is bit*h, huh?’ I didn’t say anything but I was pissed off inside because that guy just dunked on me on national TV in front of my family, everybody in the UC (United Center).”

To sum things up, don’t mess with Michael Jordan. A plethora of players who tried to outwit the big man, have come and gone without success. I guess that’s what makes him one of the icons of our sport!

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