MJ's son quits Basketball

[ZechsMerquise1]

Poor guy never had a choice to begin with, kinna sucks to have that much pressure all your life =[
Jeffrey Jordan is Michael Jordan's son. That little proposition, as it relates to basketball, can not be an easy one for any offspring to undertake.

It's not just that your dad was a great NBA basketball player. Your dad was the single greatest basketball player who ever lived. Your entire life, you're not just a classmate to your friends. You're the son of their hero. Imagine that! For all of the sundry benefits of being Jordan's son -- the money, the basketball shoes, the unimaginably awesome toys you'd get as a kid -- the specter of anticipation, of "hey, that's Michael Jordan's son out there" would haunt you for as long as you played basketball.

It appears those days are over for Jordan's eldest offspring. Jeffrey Jordan, a walk-on-turned-scholarship-athlete at Illinois, has apparently decided to hang up his balling kicks for good:

"I loved playing for the Fighting Illini and appreciate the support I was given by my teammates, coaches and the great fans here," Jordan said. "But I have come to the point where I'm ready to focus on life after basketball. I will concentrate on earning my degree from the University of Illinois and the opportunities that await upon graduating."

And good for him. Though it is a bit of an odd decision. Jordan went to school as a walk-on before earning a scholarship spot and slightly more minutes from Illinois coach Bruce Weber in his sophomore season. Why quit now? Perhaps the hassle of being Jordan's son on the basketball court factored in, but maybe not. Maybe Jeffrey is just tired of playing basketball. He certainly wouldn't be the first.

I have no idea. But I do know that it leaves Marcus all on his lonesome in the college game. Family honor's riding on you, kid. No pressure.

[Old Ape Face]

Well I take this as a badge of honor, I mean he's the son of the greatest basketball player who ever lived, everyone he meets knows who he and his father is, there's no escaping that kind of attention, I'm sure he's made a wise move here.

It is certainly interesting to read about the exploits of super star off spring. Kind of sad when they don't follow in their parent's footsteps, and yet I feel sympathy for them.

[ThePhillyFlash]

A famous father's talent genes aren't always passed down to his offspring, which explains why Julian Lennon never amounted to anything in the music world. And the pressure of trying to follow in the footsteps of the SECOND most legendary NBA player ever (in my mind, Wilt is THE famous ever) had to have been murder on Jeff, so I don't blame him from quitting. At the end of the day, he'll be happier for having made that decision.

[Old Ape Face]

A famous father's talent genes aren't always passed down to his offspring, which explains why Julian Lennon never amounted to anything in the music world. And the pressure of trying to follow in the footsteps of the SECOND most legendary NBA player ever (in my mind, Wilt is THE famous ever) had to have been murder on Jeff, so I don't blame him from quitting. At the end of the day, he'll be happier for having made that decision.

Which is why Moon Shoot Zappa, is a airhead while her dad is probably rolling in his grave :facepalm:

[loplop]

Can't blame him for walking away, that's a lot of pressure to deal with.


And the pressure of trying to follow in the footsteps of the SECOND most legendary NBA player ever (in my mind, Wilt is THE famous ever) <snip>

Quoted for truth. Wilt just happened not to be around when the media frenzy is like it is today . . .

[LOSTyears]

Life after basketball is a good reason, even though you can never really know someone's true intent. I can only say this was a good move if basketball was not really his thing, but if deep down there's was a genuine passion then thats his lost and being "MJ's son" is a pretty weak excuse regardless of what media it would garner. I'd much rather hear of him completely sucking in comparison than to read about about him quiting for that.

Can't really complain about finishing the old edumacation though, seems he's got a good head on his shoulders so I'll give the kid the benefit. Heh *shrugs* why not see if the juices would click on the court ^_^

[goddessofanime]

I saw MJ and thought that maybe Michael Jackson's son stopped playing for his team at first or something...

[Jia]

I saw MJ and thought that maybe Michael Jackson's son stopped playing for his team at first or something...

Ditto.

Eh I can see why he wouldn't want that pressure on him. Good for him.:)

[ThePhillyFlash]

Quoted for truth. Wilt just happened not to be around when the media frenzy is like it is today . . .

Ain't that the truth. Can you imagine what the media frenzy would've been like if Wilt were around today and scored 100 points in a game like he had back in '62? ESPN would've been all over it like white on rice.

[Jae Hoon]

He just honestly was not that good of a basketball player, he was just trying to play because his father did.

[kulitsky33]

he Didn't quit he plays for florida central He is a starter

[Caster13]

Of all the threads to possibly necro...this one? Seriously?:huh:

[Old Ape Face]

Of all the threads to possibly necro...this one? Seriously?:huh:

does it really matter? I mean seriously it's annoying when people have to ask why the Hell would you necro this topic, obviously the dude's new, and he has a valid opinion on the topic.

Seriously it's ****ing annoying when ever old threads are necrod only becuase you have to ask why someone would necro, every ****ing time.

Stop worrying about stupid things, and if you have to worry about it, make your own thread of things you hate and see how many people actually care.

[master terrence]

2^actually, it was in the news lately, but not because he does or doesn't play basketball ...

he Didn't quit he plays for florida central He is a starter

Marcus does play at Central Florida.. he hasn't proven to be exceptionally amazing for those of you wondering. UCF used to be sponsored by Adidas... Jordan sneaks aren't made by Adidas... it somehow cost UCF athletics $3 million v.v

furthermore his dad comes to some of the games, so now some students who don't even watch basketball are filling the arena. whatev... maybe next year he will be a lot better.