A 5-Figure Loan From a Money Laundering Convict Left NBA Legend Michael Jordan “Too Ashamed” of What He Had Done

Michael Jordan is undisputedly one of the greatest athletes to ever play any sport. Michael Jordan?s impact on the NBA was unmatched. He brought it on a global scale even more than it already was. He won six NBA championships and made history, breaking records after records. MJ is one of the most coveted NBA players with numerous records, trophies, and achievements. His legacy continues to inspire generations.

MJ continued his legacy even after retirement as he became the richest athlete in the world a few years after he hung up his boots. His Nike deal for Air Jordans, his stakes in the Washington Wizards, his ownership of the Charlotte Hornets, and multiple business ownerships are major contributors to his enormous net worth of around $2 billion. But there was a time when Michael owed someone $57,000. And a lot of chaos followed.?

James ?Slim? Bouler and Michael Jordan used to gamble together and play golf. Bouler used to bet on golf as well. During one such gambling day, Jordan ended up losing a lot of money. On top of that, he apparently owed Bouler money which equaled up to $57,000. Bouler confirmed that he loaned MJ some money. Bouler was later convicted of money laundering and selling drugs. Jordan was called to testify and he put out the truth soon after.?

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?I was caught off guard by the question. And I was too ashamed of what I had done. But when I realized my mistake and discovered the background of the people I had been with, I told the truth and offered a public apology.? DJ?Vlad revealed what Jordan had said at the time, which Bouler confirmed in their interview.

James ?Slim? Bouler?s connection with Michael Jordan

James ?Slim? Bouler was someone who used to play golf with Michael Jordan and gambled with him. They spent some time in the early 90s playing together but it did not end very well for either of them. Over a three-day weekend in 1991, the two gambled together because of which Jordan had to testify as well.?

This was after Jordan won his first ring with the Chicago Bulls. He was supposed to visit the White House. However, he chose to go on a family trip and ended up losing money while gambling.?

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Bouler was later convicted of money laundering and selling drugs because of which he never received the check of $57,000 that Jordan wrote. The check later became the government’s property.?

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