Despite criticism, greatness finds a way to thrive. And for the cream of the crop, the doubters and naysayers are out in abundance. However, a Washington Wizards star, who has typically been critical of Michael Jordan, had to acknowledge his impeccable memory in a rare display of credit. As his successor on the team, Gilbert Arenas has always had a unique perspective of Michael and his final years in the sport.

Everyone’s favorite new candidate for GOAT, Paul George had Gilbert on his Podcast P. Eventually, the discussion came to MJ, and Gil’s response was a shocker. “That man’s a machine, man. There’s items that his team searches for on the internet.”

Then, Arenas went into story mode as only he can. “Let’s say you got some PE’s [Player Exclusive], right? They’re just made for you. So, if he ever see ’em on the net being sold, he knows every item, like them shorts.” Then, he would reveal a prime example of that same impeccable eye.

“So, I had my son, when he was in Jordan camp, go up there and get it signed. And he was like, ‘Hey, where’d you get this?'” When he found out it was the kid’s dad, his response was immediate. “Who’s your dad?” Once he learned about Gilbert, “I knew it. Where’s the rest of this s**t?”

Because the items that the 3x All-Star’s son was asking him to sign were extremely familiar to the Chicago Bulls legend.

Watch This Story: How Michael Jordan Comparisons Hampered Multiple MVPs For LeBron James – Gilbert Arenas Explains

How Gilbert Arenas carried a piece of Michael Jordan with him

In essence, PG’s guest was next in line for the Wizard, so he inherited quite a few things from him, literally. “When he left, he left all his game and practice stuff. So, when he seen that, he knew that was his stuff. So, he was like, ‘Gimme the rest of this s**t.” 

However, His Airness did not ask for them back out of pettiness. Instead, the story had a happy conclusion. “He signed all his old stuff, all his practice stuff. So, I had his undergame practice shorts, had his undergame game shorts, had his orthotics. I wore his orthotics during my career.” 

Top Stories

Mark Williams Breaks Silence on Rudy Gobert Ejection During Suns vs Timberwolves

Kevin Durant’s Trainer Drops Key Health Update That Can Impact His $90M Rockets Decision

Sophie Cunningham Dethrones Caitlin Clark in Major New Development

Did Lakers Sign Chris Paul to a Season-Long Deal? Fact-Checking Viral Claim

What Happened to Dillon Brooks? Suns Star Made Sudden Exit During Game vs Timberwolves

Sometimes, he even took drills from him in his gear as well. For a man as critical of MJ as he is, he sure did take a lot from him.

Read More: Gilbert Arenas Says Michael Jordan Offended Him as a College Kid: “I’m an Assassin, Don’t Compare Me to Randy Brown”