Michael Jordan’s Unexpected Comments on “Bust” Kwame Brown in Unearthed Video Stun NBA World

Michael Jordan is best remembered for his time in the Chicago Bulls. However, he spent an important part of his career with the Washington Wizards.

He ended his spectacular career in Washington and also acted as the President of Basketball Operations for the team. Interestingly enough, he is bashed for being responsible for picking Kwame Brown as the number 1 pick.

Despite showing great potential, Brown never really reached the elite level. Furthermore, this is the reason why Jordan is bashed by fans and analysts alike.

Although Brown might not have had the best of careers, there is a reason why Jordan drafted him. Talking about Brown’s draft in 2015, MJ revealed why he chose him.

Michael Jordan reveals why he chose Kwame Brown

Although Michael Jordan is best remembered for his time in the Chicago Bulls, he spent an important part of his career in the Washington Wizards.

Jordan joined the Wizards in 2001 after coming back from retirement. Furthermore, he acted as the President of Basketball Operations for the Wizards.

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One of the worst decisions taken by Jordan was the drafting of Kwame Brown. Brown spent 4 seasons with the Wizards and averaged a dismal 7.7 points, 1.0 assists, and 5.5 rebounds. Safe to say, Brown, failed to live up to the number 1 pick expectations.

Jordan said, “What did I see in Kwame Brown when I drafted him? With everyone within that draft, I wanted Kwame Brown because of his athleticism, his size, his speed. He was still a young talent, 18-year-old, 19-year-old kid.”

The 2001 NBA draft had the likes of Pau Gasol, Eddy Curry, and Jason Richardson. However, the Wizards went for Brown.

Despite all the hate he gets for the decision, reports suggest Jordan was not actually behind the draft. According to reports, the front office saw a great opportunity as Brown would be the first high school player to be drafted into the NBA.

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Brown ended his career in the Philadelphia 76ers with a career average of 6.6 points, 0.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds in 13 seasons in the NBA.