“Michael Jordan has regretted things he said in interviews!”: When the Bulls no.23 did a tell-all with Stuart Scott

Jeet Pukhrambam | 30/04/2022
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Michael Jordan is the eponymous hero of the NBA. In a sit-down with Scott Stuart, he reveals that he also has regrets.

Every human being is prone to errors. We all make mistakes. Michael Jordan may be revered as a god by NBA fans, but it is important to remember that he too is a human being.

Like all humans, MJ has also made mistakes. One of them is how often he has said something which can be misinterpreted by the media.

He has often said some strange things and shocking things in all his interviews. So, how does one differentiate? Well, you can’t.

In an interview with Scott Stuart, he regrettably admits that some of his words may have been grossly misinterpreted.

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Michael Jordan talks to Stuart Scott

In what could be described as one of the most insightful interviews of all time, we take a closer look at one snippet. Here, MJ was asked if he regrets anything he has said to print media or in an interview.

Like any human, his instant response is a yes. MJ talks about how he has tried so many times to give a clear answer. He has always intended for his answers to be clear.

He does not like the fact that sometimes words can get misinterpreted.

This interview was one of the most iconic ones in Jordan’s career. He has often described Stuart Scott as one of his favorites. Stuart has since passed away from cancer.

MJ also gave a statement regarding his passing, describing Stuart as a fighter.


The original interview is from 1988.

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Jeet Pukhrambam

Jeet Pukhrambam is The SportsRush's Lead Editor for Basketball. After freelancing for five years as an independent writer, Jeet created thousands of blog posts and articles. He now covers intriguing news reports and throwback stories on all things NBA. His interest in NBA started with the ascendancy of Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2016-17 season. Since then, Jeet has managed to coalesce his knowledge of the game and his writing to create pieces that are reflective of the current state of the league. Now, he ensures that The SportsRush produces the highest quality of writing. In his free time, he enjoys playing football, cooking, traveling, and dancing to techno. Jeet takes pride in his critical thinking, music playlists, and his love for spaghetti.

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