“Never seen him more drunk in my life” – Waiter shed light on Michael Jordan’s depressed drinking after getting fired from Wizards and refusal to tip 

Jordan was apparently upset following his firing from the Wizards.

“Never seen him more drunk in my life” – Waiter shed light on Michael Jordan’s depressed drinking after getting fired from Wizards and refusal to tip 

Michael Jordan (Credits: ESPN)

In 2009, the basketball world celebrated the induction of Michael Jordan, one of the sport’s greatest icons, into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. However, for Washington Wizards fans, this moment evokes a mixture of emotions, reflecting their unique and sometimes challenging connection with Jordan.

During this period, he assumed the role of Vice President of Business Development for the Wizards, and subsequently, in 2003, Michael Jordan took on the position of President of Basketball Operations. This transition was met with genuine excitement from fans who had high hopes for his tenure, expecting his winning mentality to lead the team to success. However, it became evident that Jordan, once the dominant player who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles, had undergone a transformation that affected his on-court performance.

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Curiously, following his departure, Jordan found himself at a nearby nightclub. It was at this venue that he unexpectedly encountered Luke, an employee who had been consistently helpful on numerous occasions, even though he had never been the recipient of any special treatment. Despite the significant time they had spent together, a genuine personal connection between Luke and Jordan remained elusive.

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The waiter said:

I've never seen him more drunk in my life, He normally stays here 20 minutes to an hour. But he stayed 'til closing. That never happens. And he still didn't tip me.

Nonetheless, the so-called champions-to-be of the Wizards were a team that played lousy basketball. Unfortunately, this was not a ‘happily ever after’ as expected by the fans of Jordan’s extraordinary sports career.

Michael Jordan’s complex legacy: The fallout with the Wizards and Hall of Fame induction

Following his dismissal from the position of head of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan’s relationship with the franchise took a downturn. He attributed this decision to then-owner Abe Pollin, and he expressed that he didn’t believe he was deceived by her. This marked a period of disappointment for Jordan, and the lingering bitterness was evident in his words thereafter.

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Michael Jordan (Credits: Sports Illustrated)

Jordan’s legacy is undeniably complex. The dissatisfaction surrounding his time with the Washington Wizards, both during and after his tenure, leaves one questioning the reasons behind it.

Despite the highs and lows, it’s essential to remember that this complexity is a testament to the remarkable career he had in basketball. His induction into the Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of his unparalleled achievements on the court.

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