Despite their branching paths, Alex Rodriguez and Michael Jordan remain two of the most iconic figures in modern sports history. Their shared greatness and wealth have allowed Rodriguez and Jordan to come into contact over the years. In fact, a day on the golf course allowed for a bonding moment between the two former All-Stars.
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In a 2018 interview with Cigar Aficionado, Rodriguez said that Michael Jordan helped him with another aspect of culturing himself. Although Rodriguez didn’t remember when he smoked his first cigar, the three-time MVP explained that Jordan helped him start “loving” stogies.
Rodriguez called Jordan a “good ambassador for cigars” and said the NBA icon introduced him to a Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona. It was that day on the golf course which provided Rodriguez with an entirely new perspective on cigars.
Jordan and Rodriguez appreciate cigars and tobacco
Basketball fans shouldn’t be surprised to see Jordan with a lit cigar in his mouth
Of course, there are likely some who will always circumvent the rules. If the NBA ever enacted such a ban and the Charlotte Hornets won the NBA Finals, basketball fans shouldn’t be surprised to see Jordan with a lit cigar in his mouth.