In the world of basketball, Michael Jordan‘s name stands synonymous with greatness. Renowned as the greatest basketball player of all time, Jordan’s unrivaled competitive spirit propelled him to extraordinary heights on the court. However, his relentless pursuit of triumph extended beyond the basketball arena. Recent revelations shed light on Jordan’s attempts to deceive both magician David Blaine and even his own teammates in the context of Dunkin’ Donuts races.
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The Chicago Bulls star’s penchant for taking things to extraordinary levels was exemplified by his attempt to deceive a magician, transcending the boundaries of his competitive nature. In a captivating encounter many years after his retirement, Michael Jordan crossed paths with illusionist David Blaine. Driven by an insatiable desire to win, Jordan attempted to outwit Blaine. This intriguing encounter was captured in a video shared on the Worldwide Magic YouTube channel.
Michael Jordan’s Infamous Dunkin’ Donuts Race Cheating
During his time with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan was infamous for betting on Dunkin’ Donuts races, an animated race shown on the United Center’s jumbotron during games.
According to former teammate Will Perdue, Jordan had an inside advantage in these races as they were rehearsed beforehand, and he would receive information from security guards about the winners.
“I played with MJ, the ultimate cheater of all time… He would always want to wager on the Dunkin’ Donuts race. What we didn’t know is that they rehearsed it. The security guards were here during the rehearsal, so they would see who wins. He’d ask the security guards who would win before he’d be willing to wager.”
Jordan would then bet on the races with his teammates, ensuring sureshot victories and winning money from them.
The Failed Attempt to Trick David Blaine
Driven by an unwavering determination and fueled by the profits from his exploits in the Dunkin’ Donuts races, Michael Jordan’s relentless pursuit of victory brought him face-to-face with magician David Blaine.
Blaine invited Michael Jordan to participate in a card trick during a captivating performance. As the illusion unfolded, Blaine instructed Jordan to shuffle the deck behind his back, intending to conceal the chosen card.
However, Jordan, driven by his unwavering competitive spirit, chose not to shuffle and handed the deck back to the magician. Finally, to everyone’s astonishment, Blaine flawlessly identified the exact card, exposing Jordan’s audacious attempt to outsmart him.
