Blocked Twice by a 6’9″ High School Kid who Became an NBA Star, Michael Jordan Turned On Beast Mode Just to Get Back at Him

It’s pretty obvious how a Michael Jordan story ends. It’s always the Chicago Bulls legend who gets the best of his opponents. Anyhow, this time, a story shared by a former NBA veteran about his matchup with Jordan during his high school days stands as a highlight. However, it’s no doubt the 6-time champion got the best of him in the end.

The former Los Angeles Clippers star was one among a few to get drafted to the NBA in the 2000s directly from high school. After blocking the NBA icon in his high school days, the former veteran went on to shine in the league for a few years.?

Former Clippers star triggered Michael Jordan to enter beast mode

Considering the stories in The Last Dance, Michael Jordan never let his opponents get the best of him. However, that was not just in the NBA. Jordan, during his time with the Chicago Bulls, matched up with many high school players who went on to become NBA stars. One of them was former Clippers star, Darius Miles.?

Following his excellence in high school, Miles was drafted into the NBA as the third overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Clippers. The 6’9 veteran made it to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 2001, following his notable performance in his rookie year. However, Miles’s matchup with Jordan seems to be more famous than his NBA career.

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The 41-year-old mentioned in an interview,?“I instantly walked up to Mike and guarded Mike…I’m long and I’m fast… So when I first started guarding him, I blocked his shot like twice. I blocked the fade away.” However, Miles’ defense against MJ didn’t work for too long. The former veteran added, “But this was like the first couple of times up and down…After that he didn’t miss a shot no more“.?

His Airness had to turn on beast mode to show Miles who he was. Be it a high schooler or a retired athlete, MJ wasn’t one to go easy. He made sure everyone faced his best version, irrespective of the situation. And Miles witnessed it firsthand in high school.

His Airness battled several other high school stars

This is not the first time MJ battled a high school star who went on to become an NBA veteran. In 1991, Jordan matched up with former San Antonio Spurs guard Michael Finley even before the latter entered the league. Jordan even predicted his future in the NBA as he mentioned, “I?ll see you in about five years in the league”?after demolishing Finley in a one-on-one.

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Many NBA legends have faced Jordan before they entered the league, however, Miles’s story stands as a unique one. What are your thoughts on the story? Let us know in the comments.