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When one talks about the greatest NBA player ever, some names are constant. One of them is Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls legend dominated the entire league for a decade and established himself as one of the greats.

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Moreover, he was known for his no-nonsense approach. His intense training sessions were well known and served as a benchmark for other teams to follow.

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Interestingly enough, it seems Jordan still has the no-nonsense attitude several years after retirement. Talking on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, comedian Kevin Hart revealed an interesting story.

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He talked about the time when he hosted an event organized by MJ and cracked some jokes at his expense. However, the jokes were not taken well by MJ, who gave a cold farewell to Hart.

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Kevin Hart and his jokes annoyed Michael Jordan

There is no denying Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players ever. He led the Chicago Bulls to 6 NBA titles in 8 years and dominated the entire league. Moreover, Jordan has won almost everything there is to win individually.

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While it was Jordan’s skills that made him great, his mentality made him greater. MJ’s performances in the playoffs and crucial matches prove that.

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When two of the greatest talents in their respective fields met, the result did not turn out well for one side. Talking on the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show, comedian and entertainer Kevin Hart, revealed an interesting story.

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Hart was hosting a charity event organized by Jordan and things went south when he took digs at MJ. Hart made jokes regarding Jordan’s wardrobe choices and his mustache, but Jordan did not take these lightly.

Kevin Hart said, “He’s looking like straight, he’s actually giving me the look like you gonna keep on going? I remember I hit him with like one more, and nobody said nothing. So, I’m like whatever, I’m getting over.

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He said, “I see him and I’m like, ‘What’s up Mike?’ He shook my hand and he squeezed it real hard and like, you have a good day. I ain’t seen him since. He’s still my favorite player, though.”

You simply don’t mess with Jordan and get away with it and Kevin Hart learned this the hard way. 

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Abhinava Ghosh

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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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