Michael Jordan is one of the most popular people on earth. So getting close to him is a really hard thing to do. But even when you do, the interactions are limited if Jordan isn’t interested. But this popular TV show host not only got close to him but also shared an intimate moment with Michael Jordan. And he was ready for his death but was surprised by an unexpected reaction.
Jimmy Fallon is one of the most popular late-night TV hosts of all time. He is also one of the most well-known personalities in Hollywood and is well connected with almost everyone in the industry. Furthermore, he is well-acquainted with celebrities from other spheres as well. One such personality is former baseball star Derek Jeter, who is a close friend of Jordan.
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As a result, he had a run-in with Jordan at a charity event, where Fallon was present with Jeter. And the trio played some golf together that time. Then the night started to unravel.
Jimmy Fallon got scared for his life after kissing Michael Jordan
The three stars later ended up going to a nightclub. And Fallon explains how it went downhill from there. After he was introduced to the Chicago Bulls legend by Derek Jeter, the 47-year-old had a very awkward moment with the legendary forward. The late night host revealed in an interview, “And I went to say what’s up, and I went to give him a kiss on the cheek and he went to give me a kiss on this cheek and we both like kissed on the lips.”
Subsequently, Jimmy Fallon admitted that he feared for his life at that moment,” “I thought I was gonna die.” However, Jordan didn’t take any offense at all. Instead, he this, according to Fallon’s own admission, “He grabbed me and he goes, ‘It’s okay.'”
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After this awkward interaction, Fallon thought he was going to die. But Jordan understood that it was an accident, and he told Fallon to calm down and said it was okay. Despite this, there was some weird tension between the two for the rest of the night
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He adds that he saw the six-time NBA champion later at a restaurant a few months after. And he had that look where he remembered what happened at the club. But Jordan understood it was an accident, and he was okay with it. However, at the time it happened, Fallon was scared to death. Luckily for him, Micahel Jordan was cool with it.