Hailed as the MJ of Women?s Basketball, What Condition Did Michael Jordan Set When WNBA Legend Sheryl Swoopes Asked to Name Her Son After Him?

For fans basketball is religion and the court is their worship place. Hence, it is quite common for them to name their children after their favorite players. However, it came as a surprise when WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes decided to name her son after probably the greatest player the court has ever seen- the legendary Michael Jordan. Jordan on the other end put a condition that could only be satisfied by Swoopes? son.

For the unversed, Sheryl Swoopes is an American former basketball player who was the first one to be signed by the WNBA, and led her team, the Houston Comets to the 1997 WNBA championship. Let us have a look at what happened when she told Michael Jordan about her baptizing plan.

What did Michael Jordan say?

The WNBA legend recalls telling Michael Jordan about her plan and the latter putting a condition to it.

?In this picture, I remember I was pregnant,?and I asked him if I could name my son after him. And he actually put his hands on my stomach and sad the only way you can name him after you is if he has a good jump shot. And I remember saying to them? I might be saying that right here. But I remember saying to him He?s going to have a better jump shot than you ever had.?

Meanwhile, Swoopes? son goes by the name of Jordan Jackson and plies his trade for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the NCAA. He wore the same jersey number as her mother- 22 and must have been delighted to watch his mother?s name engraved in the steel girders as per Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Swoopes led the Red Raiders to their lone NCAA title.

As per the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Jackson began dribbling the ball quite early and also received hoops and basketballs as presents. By the time he began playing, Jackson was imitating former Houston Rockets Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley and wore headbands and wristbands.

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He also signed an autograph after a dunk in his first tournament with Ford?s team and also got his first scholarship offer from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. He was last seen playing in the NCAA during the 2019-20 season and also scored 24 points against California Baptists Lancers which guided his team to a close 79-76 win.

How was Swoopes as a player?

On the other hand, Swoopes jersey was retired by the Red Raiders following her stunning performance that propelled the Texas Tech Raiders to bag the coveted title. As of 2010, she was also part of basketball records single-game scoring, single-season scoring, and highest championship scoring average. Her accolades are not restricted to the NCAA but also cover the Olympics where she won a gold medal with the USA Women?s team in 1996. Hence, she is rightly known as Lady MJ.

Thus, Swoopes named her son after the greatest living basketball legend, but according to Jackson, it didn?t put much pressure on him. Moreover, the hilarious condition put by Jordan also confirms his approval of the same.

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How did you like Jordan?s name? And how do think Jordan will perform in the coming season? Will he be able to replicate his mother?s or Michael?s success at the top level? Let us know in the comments below.