5 NBA stars who hate Michael Jordan

Some NBA players did not like Jordan due to his arrogance, bullying behavior towards teammates, and feeling that he received preferential treatment from the media.

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Thomas doesn't rate Jordan highly, preferring others. Jordan wasn't among his top 3 toughest opponents. Jordan's role in Thomas' 1992 Dream Team exclusion sparked controversy.

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Marbury publicly dislikes Jordan, calling him a "sell-out" during the NBA lockout. He criticized Jordan's business and ownership practices, alleging he forgot his roots.

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Kerr, now the leader of the Warriors, isn't close with former teammate Jordan. A 1995 scuffle caused tension, and Kerr felt disrespected by Jordan and undervalued in Chicago.

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Jordan allegedly roughed up bench players, including teammate Will Perdue. During a scrimmage, Perdue set an illegal pick on Jordan, leading to Jordan punching him in the face, causing a black eye.

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Stacey King was mocked by Michael Jordan for being overweight. Jordan called him a "big, fat guy" and "powerless forward," leading King to vow revenge, which never came to fruition.

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5 NBA stars who hate Michael Jordan

Some NBA players did not like Jordan due to his arrogance, bullying behavior towards teammates, and feeling that he received preferential treatment from the media.

Thomas doesn't rate Jordan highly, preferring others. Jordan wasn't among his top 3 toughest opponents. Jordan's role in Thomas' 1992 Dream Team exclusion sparked controversy.

isiah thomas

Marbury publicly dislikes Jordan, calling him a "sell-out" during the NBA lockout. He criticized Jordan's business and ownership practices, alleging he forgot his roots.

Stephon Marbury

Kerr, now the leader of the Warriors, isn't close with former teammate Jordan. A 1995 scuffle caused tension, and Kerr felt disrespected by Jordan and undervalued in Chicago.

Steve Kerr

Jordan allegedly roughed up bench players, including teammate Will Perdue. During a scrimmage, Perdue set an illegal pick on Jordan, leading to Jordan punching him in the face, causing a black eye.

Will Perdue

Stacey King was mocked by Michael Jordan for being overweight. Jordan called him a "big, fat guy" and "powerless forward," leading King to vow revenge, which never came to fruition.

Stacey King

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