Suspected to Have Gambled With Michael Jordan, NBA Legend Jamal Crawford Reveals the Day He Gained Mj?s Respect

In basketball, one only needs to speak the name Michael Jordan, and one?s mind is transported to greatness in terms of extraordinary skills on the court, as well as an indomitable spirit. MJ?s gambling exploits have lived on in legend because of his passionate love for the game coupled with his taste for high-stakes bets.

The story of a wager placed by ex-NBA player Jamal Crawford on Michael Jordan was recently brought to light.

Besides showcasing Jordan?s ferocious competitiveness, this event also revealed the day when the GOAT gave Jamal Crawford such immense respect.

The Day I Earned Michael Jordan?s Respect, Says Jamal Crawford.

The stories that surround Michael Jordan?s gambling have always attracted the attention of the sports world beyond the hardwood battles and championship rings. One amazing story is when Jordan and the very skillful Jamal Crawford faced each other in a three-point shootout.

According to the story, Crawford put his money where his mouth was by betting Jordan one thousand dollars in a three-pointer shooting competition. The challenge was one that legendarily competitive Jordan couldn?t refuse. Nonetheless, after losing the first bet, Jordan chuckled as he announced, ?A thousand dollars?is for babies!? and increased the amount to five grand.

The unexpected move of Crawford who shot more defeated the basketball star. The plot thickened when Jordan asked Jamal Crawford, ?What car did you drive up here with?? Crawford meekly replied, ?A Mercedes?. Jordan being what he is shot back, ?I came with a Ferrari?let?s bet our cars.? By such a time that ESPN?s Marcellus Wiley; who narrated the story while on his YouTube channel could not help but express his skepticism; and warned Crawford against squaring with the ?Basketball and Gambling GOAT.?

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The story went on and in the end, it proved that Jordan hit every single shot, went five for five, and won Crawford?s Mercedes. Even after this act, MJ had the audacity of taking away license plates that were personalized by Crawford, leaving the latter to go with nothing. The story about Michael Jordan only fueled his legendary competitive nature. How else could anyone describe Jamal Crawford?s decision to take on the legend?

Rebirth of Seattle?s Love for NBA.

The tale of Jamal Crawford against Michael Jordan is an exceptional narration of Seattle?s basketball fans and at the same time, shows how competitive the NBA is. Basketball fans in the city hold their Supersonics team dear as part of the region?s legacy of successful basketball history. As of 2008, however, Seattle has had no NBA team since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City.

Recently, Jamal Crawford, who is from Seattle and used to play in the NBA, discussed why Seattle remains a basketball-crazy city. People have been waiting a long time but Seattle was patient and ready for the returning basketball.

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Indeed, as Jamal Crawford says, ?We?ve stayed this patient, but we?ve stayed ready. We?re excited to be a hoops town again.? This rich legacy of the NBA in Seattle keeps people?s hopes and passion alive and the gathering of Supersonics fans is a testament to the enduring love of the game in the Emerald City.