Michael Jordan would arguably be the GOAT of basketball and in the NBA for many fans, but his amusing betting habit was known to all. Regarded as the ‘ideal’ hooper to look after at, it is no surprise to anyone that Michael Jordan loves to gamble and play cards. Being true to the sport was his marquee attribute, but it seems like MJ wasn’t as good while paying his betting debts. 

Wondering what was the case? Richard Esquinas revealed a perplexing story. Be it flipping a coin before on-court with his guard, or to playing rummy on the flight, Michael Jordan was regarded to be as competitive as hell. Moreover, at one time, professional golfer, Rickie Fowler, had even come out and said that playing against MJ was ‘beneficial’ to his game due to the clutch gene that exists within His Airness. 

Michael Jordan and his betting habits 

Having a net worth close to $1Billion even after retiring showcases just how successful Michael Jordan has been, with his business ventures, endorsements courtesy to his acumen. 

A businessman by the name of Richard Esquinas once claimed in a book he wrote titled, ‘Michael and Me: Our gambling addiction…my cry for help!’ that Jordan owed him upwards of $1 million. The spoken off personnel played to a point where MJ owed him $153,000. Several ‘double or nothings’ later and the bill racked up to that figure in the millions. Jordan reportedly paid off his debt to bring the total to about $900k but refused to pay any more than $200k following that.  

The payments from the Michael Jordan’s side stopped as soon as that book was put into circulation in 1993. MJ on the other hand, has remained firm in his belief that he only ever owed Esquinas $300k, a debt that he paid off. 

As shocking as it may seem, one does fizzle out after knowing that Michael Jordan failed to pay his betting debt. But who knows, what the actual amount was. Should one believe Jordan or Esquinas? That is mere based on one’s opinion. 

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