About this episode
The episode discusses Michael Jordan's controversies and public image amidst various scandals.
Michael Jordan might be an Olympic hero and NBA champion, but he’s got a smaller knob than Scottie Pippen and he’s just been caught cosying up to a coke dealer. Will the NBA’s biggest name be destroyed by it? Or can he bounce back? Download SAILY in your app store and use our code UPSHOT at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/upshot Links from the episode: Michael justifies his gambling habit: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DMA7-hYAJY-/ Rap video from his dad’s killers: https://www.nbcchicago.com/video/news/local/daniel-green-rap-video_chicago/48061/ University Challenge euphemism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-6F42y3Hk Tyreek Hill’s grandma looks like Scottie Pippen: https://x.com/NBAMemes/status/1863302711414010289 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: The Upshot
Topics covered
- Michael Jordan
- NBA
- gambling
- scandal
- sports commentary
- comedy
Keywords
- Michael Jordan
- Scottie Pippen
- NBA
- gambling
- scandal
- Tyreek Hill
- comedy
- sports
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Organizations: NBC Chicago, University Challenge
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