NBA icon Michael Jordan has reached incredible heights in his basketball career, earning numerous accolades and honors. During his prime with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan was the center of media attention. His parents were frequently by his side, offering support and celebrating his successes and challenges. Jordan shares a strong bond with his father, James Jordan, who was known for his amiable and humorous nature in public. He also had a close relationship with his mother.
However, behind the scenes, their marriage was reportedly unhappy. Jordan’s sister once brought attention to the difficulties and concerns for their mother’s well-being in that relationship. Let us delve into the details.
Michael Jordan’s sister once exposed their parents’ marriage
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Deloris and James Jordan played significant roles in shaping Michael Jordan’s life. Until his father’s passing in 1993, Jordan shared a close bond with his father, and his parents seemed to be on good terms in public. Together, they raised five children. However, the reality of their relationship was evidently far from ideal. Michael’s sister shed light on the darker aspects of their marriage in her book ‘Michael Jordan: The Life’, recounting some rather unpleasant memories from her childhood.
Despite maintaining a facade of sorts of happiness in public, the couple was on the verge of separation in the mid-1970s. Their true emotions occasionally surfaced, resulting in heated arguments that sometimes turned violent. One particularly distressing incident occurred on Calico Bay road, where the couple engaged in a fierce altercation that frightened the children. Seeking help, the children ran across the street to find senior citizens who could intervene and calm the situation.
The situation did not improve significantly when the family relocated to Wilmington. Although they did not fight every day, when conflicts arose, they escalated quickly and became difficult to handle. One incident, in particular, was deeply unsettling for the children, causing them to fear for their mother’s safety and wonder if she was still alive!
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The Jordan siblings once got scared for their mother Deloris’ life
She recounted a particularly distressing incident when their parents’ altercation escalated into a frightening situation. On that day, their mother confronted their father, leading to him violently striking her and rendering her unconscious. This left the siblings fearing for their mother’s life, unsure if she had survived the encounter. However, the following morning, their mother appeared resilient and prepared to face another day.
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Another incident involved the siblings being involved in a car chase, which was terrifying and unsettling. These incidents disrupted the family’s peace and left them with a lingering sense of fear. Despite the challenges, the family managed to keep moving forward, albeit with a constant sense of unease.
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