Michael Jordan is a very strong figure in the NBA even today. During his career, he was the biggest attraction ever considering the level competition he brought to the table and fans wanted to see exactly that. Several people still believe that he was the most dominant figure to have ever stepped on the court.
While playing for the Chicago Bulls, he was praised as if he was some sort of a god. He won six titles playing alongside Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman in a team which is widely considered the greatest dynasty of all time. Now, he is a businessman and an investor worth a whopping $1.7 billion.
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Michael Jordan’s ex wife was fierce
Michael Jordan met his first wife Juanita Vanoy in 1985 through a mutual friend of theirs. MJ claimed that she had attended one of his games when they first met. After two years of dating their got engaged to each other and eventually made it official in 1989.
The Hall of Famer once revealed that he had several plans on starting a big family. He was someone who loved to live the best life as he had similar plans with his family too. The pairing lasted for over a decade and they have three children together.
One particular interaction with a female fan had Jordan signing a napkin for her. He claimed that the fan said, “She’s a bulldog, won’t let that happen too often.” The fan was obviously referring to Vanoy and how possessive she was of her celebrity husband. The athlete went on to reveal that his, now ex-wife was dominant, much like him.
The couple unfortunately called an end to their marriage in 2002 and the official papers were signed in 2006. They claimed that there were irreconcilable differences between themselves and that divorce was the best option. Michael Jordan wound up meeting his next wife, Yvette Prieto during the whole process.
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