The stories of Michael Jordan’s competitive nature are legendary. Just last month, we heard the story of Jordan talking trash to extras on the set of “Space Jam”, and now former Charlotte Hornets star Kendall Gill recounts the story of the time Jordan put Alonzo Mourning on a poster just because Mourning got a little mouthy with him.
Me, Larry Johnson, and Alonzo Mourning were young upcoming guns in the league. We were feeling ourselves in this game because we were giving it to the Bulls. After this play our Wild oats quickly became shredded wheats! Alonzo had just blocked 2 of the Bulls shots. We started talking smack. I could since MJ getting mad because We were matched up against each other. I didn’t give a crap though because I was young, dumb and didn’t know any better. MJ back doored me out of the triangle offense and put Zo on his collection of posters. Lol. Moral of this story? Callin out the Devil is one thing. Facing him is another! Never tug on Superman’s cape unless you’re absolutely ready! Did you hear me Pacman?
Earlier this week, Mourning raised some eyebrows when he said he thought MJ could score 50 points per game if he played in today’s era.
After watching that video of Jordan dunking over an elite defender like Mourning at will, we can see why Mourning would think Jordan in his prime could drop 50 points in this era if he wanted to.