“Man, We Were Just Hanging”: 7x NBA All-Star Champion Unveil Goosebump Worthy Story of Michael Jordan’s Influence

Michael Jordan dominated the NBA during the 90s. The basketball floor has seen numerous talents but never one quite like the GOAT. With his basketball prowess and stunning skills, the Chicago Bulls legend was unparalleled on the court. Recently, another NBA great who was labeled as the second Michael Jordan revealed the impact of the Bulls legend.

This larger-than-life personality made huge waves and ripples all over the sports world and beyond. It’s not surprising how on this trajectory, he amassed a huge fan following, and even his rivals admired him. Just like how the 7-time NBA champion mentioned the legend in a book.

Grant Hill spoke about the impact Michael Jordan had on his fellow players

As the debate on who the GOAT is stays relevant, we take a step back to remember how MJ was a revolutionary player in his time. What he could do on the court is still unfathomable. In 1992, a Dream Team was formed which saw some of the greatest NBA players including Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Charles Barkley play in the men’s Olympic basketball squad.

During this time, Grant Hill was fortunate enough to be one of the 8 players who defeated this exclusive Dream Team.

Hill mentioned how he was awestruck by Michael Jordan’s influence.

READ MORE: “Michael Jordan Was a Star and Nobody Even Knew It”: Dennis Rodman and ‘Bad Boy’ Pistons Pushed Bulls Legend to the “Next Level”

Recalling his experience with the player he said, “We’d walk from Michael’s room and he’d have all the Jordan stuff in there and we thought, ‘Man! We were just hanging with Michael Jordan.”

Years later, when he had the chance to face the legend on the court, he understood why Jordan is equally hated and admired by the players. He noted how Jordan and his teammates made the Chicago Bulls unbeatable. He added, “You would sit down on DirecTV at night and want to see what the Bulls were doing.”

Grant Hill boasts of defeating the Dream Team

Grant Hill was one of the best players in the league.

He shined bright and managed to win 7 NBA championships. Hill and Jordan faced each other during the match between Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons. However, one of the iconic games would be when Hill’s team defeated the Olympic Dream Team.

Recalling the experience, Hill said, “I’ve had a lot of interactions, obviously even before I got to the NBA. I think really my first, you know, time really meeting Michael Jordan was when he was playing on the dream team, and I was on the college select team, and the first day we played. ”

Unfortunately, numerous injuries weighed down his performance and confidence.

What do you think about this story? Tell us in the comments.

WATCH THIS STORY: LPGA Star to Accrue Tiger Woods Superstardom After Eclipsing a Whopping 70 Year Old Debut Record