When I was playing before I retired, I never really understood the appreciation and the respect that people gave me. People had treated me like a god or something, and that was very embarrassing.

On May 7 2003 Wizards owner Abe Pollin fired Jordan as Washington's President of Basketball Operations. Most of the Pistons went directly to their locker room instead of shaking hands with the Bulls. " When Bradley asked him if his gambling ever got to the level where it jeopardized his livelihood or family Jordan replied "No.

He is the majority owner and head of basketball operations for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats having won a bidding war to buy controlling interest in the team from founding owner Robert L. He also gained a reputation for being one of the best defensive players in basketball. Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963) also known by his initials MJ is an American former professional basketball player entrepreneur and majority owner and chairman of the Charlotte Bobcats.