There were multiple factors involved in the success of 6x NBA champion Michael Jordan. Be it his undying competitiveness or work ethic, everything played a part. His unreal athleticism and skill set played a major role as well. On the other hand, multiple opponents had a hand in MJ’s career too. Famous UFC commentator Joe Rogan was shocked when he found out about one such person who helped shape His Airness’ game.

Jordan won almost every individual accolade there is during his time in the NBA. Along with the 6x NBA championships he won with the Chicago Bulls, MJ was a 5x MVP, 14x All-Star, and a 10x scoring champion, among other achievements.

Was this Michael Jordan’s secret to success?

The incredible journey of Michael Jordan started in his humble abode in Wilmington, North Carolina. This is where MJ and his siblings first started playing basketball in their backyard. The siblings played against each other and this is where young Mike learned how losing felt like.

As his older siblings were taller and stronger, MJ had a tough time playing against them. However, this also helped him hone his skills. Once his size caught up with his game, there was no stopping him, and he started dominating his siblings. In the years that followed, Jordan grew even more and became a superstar. However, it looks like his older brother Larry had a huge impact on his game.

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Joe Rogan was taken aback when he found out about the skill set of Larry Jordan. During an episode of his podcast, Rogan saw a clip of 5’9″ Larry throwing down a reverse two-handed dunk effortlessly and hitting fadeaway jumpers with Michael defending. The guest who was talking about Larry stated that he realized MJ’s secret and claimed that Jordan learned his sweet iconic fadeaway from his older brother. Rogan was impressed and stated, “That’s a great sparring partner!”?

The throwback video clip was during the Bulls legend’s time in the NBA. So Larry’s game against a prime MJ was remarkable. Notably, even the 5x NBA MVP once admitted that Larry’s talent helped him.

Michael Jordan gave major props to his brother

Michael Jordan once credited his brother Larry for his determination during an interview. He said, “And whenever I was about his height, he used to wear me out in the backyard. And I guess from that determination just to beat him, I guess that made me work hard.”

The 14x NBA All-Star also said that Larry was a very talented basketball player. Furthermore, he reiterated this during his Hall of Fame enshrinement speech in front of the basketball world as well.

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