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Ever since his playing days, everyone perceived Michael Jordan to be an obsessed competitor ready to go to any lengths in order to win. This may very well apply to him when he is playing on the court. However, His Airness is a completely different person when it comes to his personal life.

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In fact, most fans are unaware of Jordan as a loving father, devoted grandfather and a family man. In a 2020 interview, MJ’s eldest daughter, Jasmine revealed the Chicago Bulls legend’s relationship with his grandson.

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Jordan had three children with his ex-wife Juanita Vanoy, sons Jeffrey and Marcus, and daughter Jasmine. As it turns out, Jasmine’s son has already built a special bond with his grandfather.

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Michael Jordan as a grandfather

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has numerous titles and accolades to his name. Alongside that, he is also a family man and a successful business tycoon. Apart from his three children with ex-wife Juanita, Jordan has twin daughters with his current wife, Yvette Prieto. His eldest daughter, Jasmine Jordan works as a marketing representative for the Jordan Brand. In 2019, Jasmine Jordan gave birth to a baby boy, named Rakeem Michael Christmas.

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According to Jasmine, MJ FaceTimes or goes on a Zoom call with her son pretty much every day. Moreover, during the interview, she hilariously mentioned that Jordan would let his grandson get away with murder.

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She said, “He FaceTimes every day or Zoom or something just so that way, that relationship can continue to cultivate and bond and grow. But no, my dad would probably let my son get away with murder at this point. … It’s an incredible relationship to see them develop.”

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The same applies to Jordan’s children. He has been a constant support for them since their childhood. Although his sons could not make it big in basketball, it didn’t undermine his love for them.

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What do you of MJ’s bond with his grandson? Do you think he will be tough on him, like he was with his sons, when he grows up? Let us know in the comments below.

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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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