Out of the many things that stood out about the iconic Michael Jordan was his willingness to never back down from a challenge. This is still something that is instilled in him, even in his 50s. The Chicago Bulls legend and chairperson of the Charlotte Hornets, has always had a history of humiliating his opponents on the floor when someone decides to call him out. However, a story told by former Charlotte Hornets player Bismack Biyombo is probably one of the rare instances when MJ did not take on a challenge head-on. 

Bismack Biyombo played for the Hornets franchise twice in the 12 seasons he has been in the league so far. Biyombo recalled that Jordan would often come into the Hornets’ practice facility even in his early 50s and manage to easily torch the players on the team in one-on-one battles.

Bismack Biyombo shared a rare untold MJ story

It sure is astounding to imagine that even 20 years after retiring, not only does MJ still has it, but he can still easily defeat those athletes who are arguably in the best shape of their lives. 

According to Dana Scott of azcentral.com, Biyombo shared a rare instance when someone challenged MJ to a one-on-one and he did not take him up on his challenge. 

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Biyombo narrated the story saying, “I think somebody during COVID actually challenged him because we had a phone call, and (MJ) said, ‘Give me a couple months, I just need to get in shape. I don’t need to run and all that, but just a couple months, and I’ll be ready for one-on-one.’ I wouldn’t suggest anybody to do that.”

What Biyombo ended his story with is perhaps the best advice anyone can hand out, never challenge Michael Jordan. If history has taught us anything, it is that Jordan always comes out on top.

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Bismack Biyombo also shared his close personal relationship with the Bulls legend. The Democratic Republic of the Congo native, even though he now plays for the Phoenix Suns, did mention that he could still and always turn towards Jordan for help and advice.

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Biyombo mentioned that it wasn’t just him, MJ did not back away from giving advice to any young player. Regardless of the fact whether that player played for the Hornets or any other team in the NBA. Jordan always had the wisdom to impart to those looking for help.