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Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Michael Jordan is a pioneer in the field of basketball. While he was loved worldwide for his phenomenal play and success, his attitude to life was one of the main reasons why people often disliked him.

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MJ was known for his bad attitude towards people, especially his teammates, which crossed the line sometimes. Millionaire rapper Willie D is one of the numerous people who have called out Jordan for his attitude. In one of his songs, the rapper also referred to Jordan as a “b**ch.”

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Talking in an interview after the release of ‘The Last Dance’ documentary, Willie D revealed the real reason behind his hate for Jordan. Although he feels MJ is the best basketball player ever, the Chicago Bulls legend’s attitude is a problem for the rapper.

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Willie D said, “The bottom line is that the dude is selfish.” Subsequently, he admitted that Jordan’s title as the greatest basketball player ever cannot be disputed. However, he claimed that he’s more interested in people as human beings, rather than professionals. Therefore, it is difficult for him to accept the six-time NBA champion as a good man despite his accolades on the court.

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He further added, “Jordan has a history of being an a**hole.” In addition, Willie D also mentioned the fact that Jordan has a well-recorded history of treating people poorly.

Incidentally, there have been numerous reports in the past which documented Jordan’s bad attitude towards people and also his teammates.

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Michael Jordan was once kicked out for being arrogant

Michael Jordan and his love for golf is no secret. The former NBA champion is regularly seen enjoying a game of golf with his peers and friends. However, during one such outing, Jordan was asked to leave a country club.

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Jordan pulled up to La Gorce Country Club in Miami without following the dress code. When asked to change his clothing, MJ was arrogant and refused to do so. As a consequence, the club banned him from playing there.

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Instead of apologizing, MJ’s public relations team replied with a statement that said, ‘I guess it’s their loss – as MJ is a great golfer, and a great guest.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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