Michael Jordan?s Height Next to WWE Legend Ric Flair Seen in Resurfaced Video

Michael Jordan may not have been the tallest athlete in the NBA, but he certainly was one of the most destructive. The Chicago Bulls legend won six championships for the franchise in the 1990s. His Airness took pleasure in taking down the toughest and tallest of opponents. At 6’6, Jordan once made WWE legend Ric Flair look small in a recent video shared by the former world champ on Twitter.

Apart from being one of the most successful athletes in the NBA, Michael Jordan holds a unique record for the highest vertical jump in the NBA. He has the record for the highest (48 inches) vertical jump with a rim hang time of 0.92 seconds. Jordan was quite proficient at getting to higher levels than his opponents. Thus, it was tough for defenders to block or stop MJ from smashing the ball into the hoop.

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In the recent video, Jordan could be seen greeting Ric Flair’s family as the two sports legends take a picture together and share a few words. The 6’1 tall Ric Flair seemed relatively small compared to Michael Jordan in the video.

Ric Flair shares his Michael Jordan moment

Ric Flair is believed to be the greatest professional wrestler of all time by many experts. Similarly, Jordan is considered the greatest in the NBA. Thus, the two GOATS came together humbly, considering their great achievements in their respective sports. Flair shared the video on his Twitter with a caption, “Real Recognizes Real! WOOOOO! #Michael Jordan”

Flair went by the ring name The Black Scorpion during his days in the WWE. He reportedly claimed to have won 21 WWE world championships during his long and fruitful career. Meanwhile, Jordan along with former head coach Phil Jackson turned the Bulls into a winning team. The Jordan-led Chicago Bulls team is still considered one of the best in the league.

Surprisingly, both Flair and Jordan come from the state of North Carolina. They have made their state proud by becoming the legends of their sports. While Flair continues to hold a great deal of reputation in the WWE, Jordan has stayed connected to the NBA and bought the Charlotte Hornets in 2010.

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MJ hopes to bring a championship for his home team sometime in the future. While the last few years have been tough for the team, Jordan continues to provide his support and expertise to the franchise.