“Dont Care How Important You Are”: Billionaires Michael Jordan and LeBron James’ Lives are Like Game of Thrones, Per 4x NBA Champion

NBA legends Michael Jordan and LeBron James are arguably two of the most popular names connected to the sport. Naturally, they have a huge fan following and this does not allow them a lot of privacy. Recently, former NBA champion John Salley talked about MJ and his popularity. Moreover, he also revealed the difficulties stars like Jordan face on a daily basis. They cannot do anything normal in public keeping in mind the paparazzi and the large groups of fans.

According to Salley, Jordan has a life similar to the characters in the blockbuster TV series ‘Game of Thrones’. While drawing an analogy between the show and Jordan’s life, Salley also brought up LeBron James’ case.

NBA legend discusses the troubles faced by Michael Jordan and LeBron

It is no secret that wherever stars like Michael Jordan and James go, they are greeted by a large group of fans and people from the media. Therefore, leading a normal life is not possible.

In a segment of an interview with Pierre Edwards of Pierre’s Panic Room, John Salley discusses the life of the six-time NBA champion. According to him, Jordan leads a life similar to the characters in ‘Game of Thrones’. 

Salley said, “This is the point I’m making because you’re in a position, did you watch Game of Thrones? I don’t care how important you are, you can’t go everywhere. ” He further said, “LeBron can’t go out. Everytime LeBron go out…..TMZ is saying, alright. You can’t go out.”

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Interestingly, he also talked about a story when he went clubbing with the Chicago Bulls legend in Philadelphia. Seeing MJ in his club, the owner immediately turned the lights on. Talking about the experience, Salley described walking with Jordan as ‘walking with Elvis Presley‘.

LeBron James once opened up on dealing with fame

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been in the limelight ever since he entered the league when he was 18. With a fan following and fame like no other, James has not led a normal life. The King acknowledged this recently and gave his thoughts.

James said, “I don’t want to say it ever becomes too much, but there are times when I wish I could do normal things.” The Los Angeles Lakers superstar recently became the NBA’s All-Time Top Scorer and this further cements his spot in basketball history. He still has some more years in the game, and leading a normal life will be close to impossible.

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