When Serena Williams won her 23rd grand slam title, she received a special gift from someone. That was none other than ‘His Airness,’ Michael Jordan. She received two pairs of Jordans, along with a note from Jordan himself. This was very surprising from Jordan, especially after he denied a group of children from getting Jordans.

It’s a very well-known fact that Jordan is a vicious competitor. And it’s not just in basketball, it’s in every aspect of life. That’s what made Jordan a serial winner and a billionaire. And he does not back down from a challenge no matter what.

Michael Jordan, who sent a gift to Serena Williams, refused to give kids shoes

Despite being at an advanced age, Jordan never backs down from a challenge. And that’s what a group of kids learned at Chris Paul’s camp. Jordan was on the camp and Paul gave Jordan a shooting challenge.

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If Jordan missed three shots, every kid in the camp goes home with a free pair of Jordans. Every kid was excited that they might get a pair of shoes since Jordan was 53 years old at the time. But what happened next was devastating for the kids.

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In true Jordan fashion, he took it personally and knocked down every shot. He even swished a majority of his shots, showing his testament to his muscle memory. The kids were disappointed that they had to go back home empty-handed.

Jordan was not trying to refuse the kids. It’s just that there is this competitive streak in him that would not allow him to lose any challenge of any sort. That is what made him so successful in the NBA. That is the reason he won six championships and is considered by many the greatest of all time.

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So when Serena Williams received her gift, it was very surprising that he gave away free Jordans. But to her credit, she had just broken the Open Era record for most slams won and she was reportedly carrying her baby while playing. That is something special, and that is what Jordan saw in her and appreciated her desire to win at all costs.