WATCH: Michael Jordan Was Once Almost Cut In Half Attempting a Fancy Trick

The popularity of Michael Jordan is unmatched. His Airness, as he was affectionately called, became one of the most popular personalities on the planet during his playing days. He is also a very successful businessperson with a net worth of over $1 billion.

Michael Jordan’s hilarious and bizarre incidents during his lifetime are worthy of a separate documentary in itself. This one involves a man with a blindfold, a watermelon, and a sword.

Michael Jordan’s bizarre encounter involving a watermelon:

This story is of the time when Michael Jordan had not made his debut yet. This happened during the summer of 1982 when Michael Jordan was just a rookie. Bill Glass, a Dallas Evangelist, was planning a trip to Carolina as a part of his prison ministry tour. To spice up things, Dallas requested a basketball player for his main act.

Bill Glass called up Dean Smith and asked for a basketball player to accompany him in the act. Jordan showed up for the task although Glass expected big names like Sam Perkins and Jimmy Black. Glass hired an expert martial artist named Mike Crain to show his famous sword trick which involves cutting a watermelon while blindfolded.

Then 19 Jordan confidently walked up to the stage to become a “human chopping board” for Crain. Crain put his blindfolds on and proceeded with the act. Although Crain was able to chop the watermelon perfectly, his sword hit Jordan’s stomach.

The officials immediately rushed Jordan to the medical room, where the doctors closed the wound with three stitches.

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Michael Jordan funny moments:

Michael Jordan’s love for golf is well known. There was a time when Jordan was kicked out of a private country club in Miami for not following the dress code! He apparently wore cargo pants for a golfing session which violated the rules. His reply to the management was classic MJ.

“I guess it’s their loss – as MJ is a great golfer, and a great guest.” as mentioned in the public statement issued by his public relations officer.

Jordan’s hall of fame speech is one for the ages. Hall of Fame speeches are usually heartfelt and emotional. MJ was different from all the other athletes. During his speech he let everyone know what was going on in his mind.

Jordan took shots at everyone sitting in the audience with whom he had a problem with including Dean Smith, Doug Collins, Isiah Thomas, and Larry Bird. “Thank you, Hall of Fame, for raising ticket prices, I guess“. said Michael Jordan as he tried to be sarcastic.

Which is your favorite Michael Jordan moment? Let us know in the comments below.

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