He Made A Million Dollar Shot And They Didn't Want To Pay Him

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[@Matt-ju9si]

Having Michael pull you aside and, clearly invested in your situation, ask, "Did you get your money?" has to be as memorable as actually hitting the shot.

[@vannseeley9015]

Bro that’s good business by MJ.

[@feelcollins4358]

@@vannseeley9015 Mutual benefits, no one is losing, certainly not the one who won the 1m because MJ had a "good business" plan 😂

[@Brazil144hopeful]

Michael Jordan gone die just like everyone else. He is nobody to worship

[@AhmetDursun1903]

Even more

[@J0nny_Ch1mp0]

Hell yeah!

[@XBC30]

Props to Michael Jordan making sure he received the rightfully earned money

[@niceone4407]

right that whole shenanigans was some bs

[@michealjordan6287]

Yeah it wouldn’t be right for me not to

[@dalyje]

bro speedran the video to fish for likes LMAO

[@blerp6675]

Thats my fucking goat

[@loganbeckman3572]

@@blerp6675facts

[@Brindlebrother]

0:53 "Due to a technicality in the rules" And that's the whole insurance industry in a nutshell.

[@TheLoneCamper]

They or the league eventually paid him, at Jordan's urging.

[@chillhour6155]

It's they're go to

[@monkeyhorizon]

I hate insurance companies as much as the next guy, but at the end of the day it's the leagues fault. The Insurance company wrote a contract and the league didn't follow it.

[@WethamanClanVideos]

Insurance is a state sanctioned ponzi scheme.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

Why do people think Every Insurance Company DENIES the First Claim that is filed, in 99.99% of all claims? Coincidence? Yeah, that's Prolly it

[@tercola8756]

Typical insurance company, they never wanna pay out for claims but gladly take your payments for their "insurance". Glad Jordan and the team helped the guy get the money he earned!

[@desmo8755]

Rules don’t mean anything, right? Part of why there’s an insurance crisis in parts of the country. Someone pays less for a homeowner policy knowing there’s no coverage for a flood but when the flood happens the insurance company is bad because they won’t cover it. Because insurance should be a charity, not a business. Agree, though, that it was nice for the team to step in.

[@pol44r]

Calhouns story is so heartwarming when you read it from his son's perspective, who became a doctor with the prize money of that shot . and how the ball is still in his possession edit : the espn story about it which came out quite recently is where i got this from , highly recommended read

[@HypocritesExposd]

Thanks for letting us know about this. I’m gona look that up!

[@JohnSuave]

That's dope

[@interestingcommentbut....7378]

What an amazing story

[@kevinzhu6417]

damn, that shot helped him achieve generational wealth

[@combatwombat594]

This is actually true, I looked it up. His son is now a Dr. Awesome stuff!

[@zukazealanee]

And here I thought MJ couldn't be MORE of a legend. What a guy.

[@djkroz]

I wonder what Bron would've done.

[@zukazealanee]

@@djkroz Asked China if it was ok before doing anything.

[@BabylonGateLA]

@@djkrozBron would’ve flop and cry LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀

[@buzzbeats8245]

wildin XD @@zukazealanee

[@RikiJasmin]

He's known for being a jerk

[@billymanilli]

That is so crazy. If I was that poor kid, and they told me I wasn't getting the money, I think I'd go into a deep depression and never be right again. So cool that Jordan and the team made sure he got what he earned. That was a very anxiety-inducing story...and then a heartwarming one at the end! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrMuir333]

Wishing much peace and love to you!!!

[@boosted333]

Honestly that's literally what's wrong with us today, any kind of set back we curl into a ball.

[@Musicball]

@@boosted333 This wasn't "any kind of set back" though. Going into a depression after this would have been perfectly normal. What a person would actually be afflicted with in the wake of this travesty would be grief, which can cause a depression. Feeling that way isn't wrong. The OP states he would never be right again. The truth is that the aftermath of this could affect a person for the rest of their life, such as extreme distrust. We have to start respecting the mental part of our health the way we do everything else.

[@ryans2493]

@@Musicballstop it. Mental health issues because he possibly didn’t get paid for a contest he entered. Depression is working a whole year for your money and getting scammed by getting it all taken away. If he didn’t get the million, you move on and hopefully already know that life’s not fair sometimes

[@mal2ksc]

@@ryans2493 Hell no. If you don't get the million, you call a lawyer.

[@rado088]

I’m not much of a basketball fan but my respect for MJ just grew immensely…

[@bigchilling420]

Just the fact Mike recognized the kid after a year is incredible

[@RafitoOoO]

Game recognizes game haha

[@marlowencna]

Thats why he is the GOAT 😅😂

[@qxotc]

@@marlowencnashut up bout that shit

[@CodeYuna420]

😂😂

[@Mvtrixx]

That's what surprised me the most, the fact he even saw him out of all the people in the stands and recognised him after a year from I'm assuming a decent bit away and his security all around him. Crazy 😂

[@ryanbeatbox]

A cool thing about this is that he used his money to help put his son through college, who would then become a doctor. Not only that but also create revenue streams for his family's future. It's amazing man.

[@licktin1091]

Crazy how life changing a million dollars is.

[@rudygarza6410]

Yes and to think there are people who would crash and burn that money back to broke

[@trashtrash2169]

In the end he got lucky by being given the million in smaller chunks, couldn't burn the whole million if he tried.

[@FarmingUnclear]

​@@abel6298don't the Freemasons believe that religion is one of the three things that divide men?

[@Lolirock971]

Please repent and find YHWH Elohim and keep the commandments in Exodus 20 and Leviticus 11 Please read Exodus 20 and pray for forgiveness 2nd Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” [37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. [38] This is the first and great commandment. [39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. [40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Matthew 22:37-40 The bible says everything in it is to guide us. And that God wants us to be happy. The story of Job explains how even though we can lose everything from our family health and friends if we have faith we are stronger and able to endure until the end for eternity. It's okay to be depressed or upset and worrying but don't harden your heart and let go and move on to be healthy. Please read the book of Jonah, Matthew, Exodus you'll have the information you need. 🌅😊

[@falconofthenight008]

I remember my dad telling me stories about how much of a legend and just how much star power Michael Jordan had from changing the shorts to basically how much he was able to get away with but also just how genuine he was to fans and players alike. Seeing this just puts a smile on my face because if Michael Jordan is telling the company to give the million their hands were pretty tied

[@hiit-itxr-fitness1962]

and knowing MJ, he made sure the company knows he took it personally

[@stevencoardvenice]

It's true, when I was 11 years old watching the bulls play the Lakers at the forum here in l.a. in 1992, I went into the tunnel/garage area after the game, and he was mobbed by us fans and he signed autographs. I remember he was so tall! He was In his post-game business suit. I was pressed up against him by the crowd. And this 50 year old lady screamed "michael!!" And bearhugged him it was funny. Yeah he and Michael jackson were probably the most famous people in the world at that time

[@GoliothOnline666]

This is where society needs to be. People looking out for people. Some of us have it good, some of us great. But when you see something thats unfair, you band together and take care of someone who was wronged. Well done.

[@xerowolf4242]

Massive respect to the players that stood up for that guy and told the owners to pay him. It would have been totally fine if they never let him take the shot to begin with due to it being against the rules. But after they decided to let him take the shot, that was on them.

[@TheRafark]

Yeah, I don’t know how they could be off the hook legally after giving him the ball

[@myopinion69420]

@@TheRafark exactly, it would be one thing if he had lied, but he filled out the form with the truthful information and they selected him anyway. they breached the rules, not him.

[@Overwhelmer0]

@@myopinion69420 Unfortunately I don't think the insurance company broke the rules, the guys running the event did. So the insurer most likely would have won that case and not had to pay, and if the insurance company doesn't pay there would have been no money. There's a reason the bulls didn't sue when it made them start to get bad press. Their own lawyers would have said it was a waste of money.

[@theoriginalkyttyn7724]

Insurance companies are the most protected racketeers and thieves in the world.

[@patricksobers3125]

This is crazy so he never got a single penny

[@amounifnd]

To even contemplate not paying the guy the money is pure criminal. MJ Legend of the game, Legend of humanity.

[@einhalbesbrot]

Yes a true legend. Investing in private prison complexes all over the country. The same prisons that let inmates die of heatstroke whilst the pigs (the inmates "care for", work with) get airconditioning

[@jfrioux]

An insurance company that refuses to pay is not that out of the ordinary unfortunately.

[@isaiah904s]

Wonder why he didn’t do the same for Scottie pippen 🤔

[@KyzenEX]

Calling him a "legend of humanity" is a bit too much, but he does have a kind heart.

[@therearenoshortcuts9868]

ah insurance: profit comes when: you promise the moon and delivers nothing thank you for the premiums

[@KevHCloud]

A question with a simple 30 second answer stretched into a 15 minute video and I was hooked the entire time, awesome stuff and a good story.

[@devenp2069]

You definitely have a gift for storytelling: captivating and touching. Always nice when a story has a happy ending.

[@tuph4088]

I loved how this video didn't just cover Don's story, but some of the history of these wacky shot contests. Awesome stuff, as always.

[@Vibrant133]

That's what Jimmy does. He uses a specific instance to paint a bigger picture. His videos are beautifully choreographed and its why they are so captivating.

[@SeanDoesMagic]

You’re an insane storyteller, absolutely captivating 🙌 loved this!

[@PaulDoesPlay98]

i cant belive this man watches jxmyhighroller

[@caidendaniel4537]

“Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand” Matthew 3:2 ❤

[@cyclonebananabeans4363]

real

[@jaacyee_h]

Wait wtf bro I’ve been subbed to you for YEARS

[@Contrlz_]

Here

[@madmarcus1709]

That is awesome to know that Michael Jordan was an absolute bro. That he was a true player, one who showed sportsmanship, heart, and courage towards others. There will almost never be another player like Michael.

[@doctorbartolo9269]

Never been a Bulls fan but always respected Jordan, and this story just makes me like and respect him even more.

[@combatwombat594]

Whether each individual on the team cared or not, clearly Mike did if he pulled the kid aside a year later. Whether it was Mike who made the call for the kid or not, the players from that team deserve a lot of respect

[@antoniomoya2460]

I ain't even think abt that part of it. He remembered the guy after seeing him in the stands. Clearly he thought it was some BS, props to the bulls organization 🫡

[@itskelvinn]

Whether whether whether whether

[@combatwombat594]

@@itskelvinn I used the word twice. Must suck to have nothing better to do with your life than be a troll on the internet...

[@marblox9300]

I feel so good knowing he got the Million. He hit an almost impossible shot in front of 18,000 people. He deserves it. Thank You Michael Jordon. The GOAT.!!!

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Paying over 20 years not very cool though. Props to Jordan, because without him he wouldn't have got a cent, but 20 million in '93 is worth much more than paying it off over 20 because of inflation. That amount in today's dollars would be about $4,222,961 (according to an inflation calculator). That means if he got the $20 million in '93, and just put it in a bank or a non risk investment it would be worth, at minimum $4,222,961 but inflation is normally around 2% and a minimum risk investment maybe 4%..... so maybe much more.... cheers.

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

​@@titmusspaultpaul5It's not but tbf, a lot of lottery and sweepstakes winnings have stipulations that you can take a lump sum of a smaller percentage up front or the full amount in annual payments over time. I'm just happy he got the full amount at all, even if the value was reduced a bit by inflation basically. Idk about you but I'd take a guaranteed 50k per year lol.

[@MrManfly]

@@SecretSauceyjuice Me too!! 👍

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

@SecretSauceyjuice yeah, true. And usually the lotto winnings they pay off are huge, like $150 million. But also glad he got the whole thing as its still a lot of money for most people.... cheers.

[@WhatIsTheHeat]

@@titmusspaultpaul5paid out over a long period of time also quells any impulse purchases, although those are mainly beneficial for lottery winners since the ones that win are commonly bad with their money.

[@ShaiFishman]

Love your content, love your narration and enthusiasm - love everything about your work!! Keep it up!!!

[@q-dawwg626]

You narratated this so dope bruh, I watched this is real time back in the days as a Huge Bulls fan that lived in Staten Island, New York. I almost forgot about this story. Glad the brother got his money 💰

[@erfansvideos]

Michael Jordan not only had his opponents by the throat but made sure he and everyone around got what they deserved. A legendary basketball player and of course the GOAT.

[@vadym8713]

"..and he took it personal" )))

[@Uba-rd6nu]

A legendary man...not just a basketball player

[@vsopvisionsstartedoverpain9636]

the goat

[@JoeNoSay]

Except Scottie; underpaid forever

[@AlphaLackey]

He and everyone around.. except for anyone who works in any tipped profession.

[@EileenTheCr0w]

Props to Michael (and whoever else on the team joined him) for standing up for this random dude. Mad respect. They probably knew it was the right thing to do just from a fan perspective to prevent a boycott or hate towards the team, but glad the team actually said something on the inside and didn't just shrug it off for management to take care of.

[@piracy_gd]

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8based

[@Cartier2Shiesty]

thanks for spoiling the video my guy

[@sfurules]

Jordan was not raised with wealth either, thought. I expect he was standing up because he saw the injustice of the situation and knew what it would have meant to him at that stage of his life (Well..I mean at that age everyone knew Jordan would be a pro but the point is still valid)

[@awdeveau]

​@@Cartier2Shiestymaybe you should stay out of the comments until after you've watched the video if you're worried about spoilers. That's on you, not him.

[@patriotarborist711]

what if Don was white?

[@mauricioesma]

Amazing video! Was mesmerized by the story and the way you narrated it was GREAT! Congrats bro! 🔥🔥🔥

[@eatyourcereal6577]

Wow, inspiring- this is what happens in these large corporations and government organizations as well- the systems are so technical and meticulous that it really takes someone from the inside to care enough and do something about it to help the common person. I'm currently in the selection process to join the airforce and I know this all too well, and your video really inspired me to keep training! As you said, if someone makes a one-million shot - they get payed :)

[@Garrett1974]

What a couple of legends not letting the kid down, perfect example of brotherhood and support 👌

[@tazz-ng5uk]

So again u point out one thing he's black. If white would they backed it. How long ago was it before after BLM . If after I can see that the reason. I hope not but it's a good question.

[@johnsmith1926]

It was definetively the right thing to do. This guy answered all the questions honestly. If they let him onto the court anyway to try the shot.. well. ... and for the Bulls team. You can be 7' tall, it shows in situations like this whether you're a grown man.

[@BillHancock-ju7tj]

​@@johnsmith1926😉😊

[@brojakmate9872]

You do realize he is black right?

[@danculbert6349]

​@@brojakmate9872So?

[@seanprice7645]

Mike is a REAL fan of the game. He definitely respected the pressure of that shot. Literally one shot to win or lose. For the avg guy, that shot is like winning a Championship in terms of pressure. Mike appreciated that for sure.

[@itsahsah]

It also appears that he also loved gambling, and suspect he thought if you lose a bet, you gotta pay up.

[@control_the_pet_population]

Well to be fair, there was no "lose"... if he missed the shot he'd just walk back to his seat and enjoy the 2nd half of the game... it's a no pressure situation, literally playing with house money. Now if he had to put up $10,000 of his own money for a chance to win $1,000,000... then maybe he'd have some pressure.

[@Shalvus]

@@control_the_pet_population To make that shot, you need to know the game and keep your control. It would take some people millions of trys, thousands or hundreds for the very best. It took him one shot, in front of a full stadium and the Bulls' roster. Yeah, that guy definitely deserved his million. It's far from pure luck.

[@booboodafoo3247]

@@control_the_pet_populationto say changing your entire families trajectory isn’t any pressure is a dipsh!t statement

[@control_the_pet_population]

@Shalvus I never suggested the shot was luck... I'm just saying there isn't any pressure to make it. Getting in your own head isn't pressure... Pressure is "make this full court shot or Vito is going to throw your mom into a wood chipper"... That's pressure. Getting yanked out of the stands for a 0.001% chance to win some money is gravy.

[@The_Z_Force]

Wow, so Jordan was the golden boy for not only his skills but also his golden heart.

[@malcombbaker2842]

This was so dramatic and informational! Sad story with a happy ending. LOVE IT!

[@florious80]

I've always had respect for MJ as a talented athlete. This just became MAD RESPECT for him and all those others who chipped in and made Don's dream come true. The players didn't have to do it, but they did it because they thought it was the right thing to do. Kudos to all of them.

[@MikeBarbarossa]

They HAD to pay up. The Bulls were worth billions, this whole thing helped the Bulls and made the highlight of the game (they pull huge bucks for a game in seats and TV rights) so not paying would be realy evil

[@florious80]

@@MikeBarbarossa not sure you watched the whole video. The organization did NOT pay him, the players did. They even invited the Bulls organization to join but they declined.

[@lesliefilip9785]

@@florious80 The organization pay him, not the owners. Listen to 13.39 "After hearing about what the insurance company was trying to pull, Michael Jordan along with other players on the Bulls told ownership they needed to pay up, , out of their own pockets."

[@lesliefilip9785]

@florious80 Formatting got lost. Here is the full quote. The organization DID pay him, not the owners. Listen to 13.39 "After hearing about what the insurance company was trying to pull, Michael Jordan along with other players on the Bulls told ownership they needed to pay up, and so they did, out of their own pockets."

[@lesliefilip9785]

Dang it. Not sure how I'm messing up formatting. Here is the exact sentence: "Michael Jordan along with other players on the Bulls told ownership they needed to pay up, and so the organization did, out of their own pockets."

[@iali00]

Man, much respect to Jordan. He doesn't get enough credit for the right things he's done throughout his career. Just became a bigger fan of his.

[@noillcallyou]

Jordan gets plenty credit

[@fredcutt4905]

No he don’t people thought he built prisons for years lol

[@auesz]

@@noillcallyou Exactly

[@Finduski]

MJ gets lots of Credit, dude is a legend

[@mendiganina6001]

I'm in the other side of the world and he's a well known legend, not only for how he plays. There's no more credit that could be given to him.

[@serenitygaming3553]

You know what they say... It's not about how hard the shot is, it's about how much pressure is behind it.

[@GravelordWrust]

Love this. Top work by Jordan and the guys.

[@tracy720]

I was at this game with my Dad, he had season tickets for many years. it was the most incredible feeling and energy when he hit that 1 million shot. The entire place jumped at the same time and we’re all just so purely happy for the guy. My Dad is no longer here with us, thank you for this video and capturing this moment. He’s been gone since 2005, so just knowing we are there is a great feeling in my heart. ❤

[@MarisZadinans]

Sorry for your loss

[@performingartsphotography8783]

What a blessing that you have these memories with your dad. The absentee father rate in this country has a consequence that is so hard to quantify but I believe sons like you are becoming the exception to the rule. In an age where men are marginalized, real heroes like your father are fading into the backdrop of ungrateful and petty youth. Hold on to that memory, it is the true gold of our character, especially when we are privileged to become grandparents. Thank you for sharing.

[@simmiesim321]

We just watched it 🙄🙄🙄

[@daisyxfaith]

That is so sweet. Our loved ones never really leave us ❤️

[@bizzyg5751]

Do you think the energy would've been different if they offered him a lamer prize or about the same?

[@adventurelife1123]

I am not a basketball fan, but that is one of the most heartwarming stories i have ever heard. Michael Jordan and his teammates are absolute eternal legends for standing up for that fan. mad respect MJ.

[@SelevanRsC]

Tbh it sounds like a perfect situation to bump up your legend.

[@CorePathway]

Was No Tippin’ Pippen on that team? 😂

[@chriskrausesmovie]

why so mad...relax

[@slim404]

I'm sure he purchased his fair share of Jordan's through the years so he earned it twice! Jordan _SHOULD_ give back!

[@slim404]

@@CorePathway Get your eyes checked.

[@SylvanPaul]

This was shockingly well done, props! 👏🏻

[@rafael2661]

Great story! Do the right thing! Love Jordan ❤

[@sinerehber]

Makes a million dolar shot and still so calm. He is a legend!

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@AllBetzOff]

He must’ve been a hooper

[@clutch4880]

@@AllBetzOffthat’s a great assumption

[@MaximusR93]

In front of MJ too, that’s crazy

[@orionthatman9390]

@@clutch4880lmaoooo

[@user-oo5dp6ut1z]

MJ knew he held all the power of that building while he was on the roster, and rightfully so. A legend on the court and off!

[@daltooinewestwood6380]

If you don’t pay that kid you can kiss the championship goodbye 😂

[@user-oo5dp6ut1z]

lol pretty much how id imagine that meeting went between owner and MJ@@daltooinewestwood6380

[@melonytoni9016]

I have no idea about basketball but how were their yearly earnings so low? Was this early times in their careers?

[@Lawnmower737]

@@melonytoni9016 This was the 90s. Money could buy you very different things back then. $200k-$500k is a great payout nowadays. That was even more back then, remember to calculate inflation too. $200k back then is around $400k today.

[@WindFrozer]

@@melonytoni9016 im not sure, but i believe there is an earnings cap in the NBA regarding how much they can pay their rosters

[@kaptkrunchfpv]

Very well told. Thanks for something positive today.

[@mickeyagrawal2001]

I am glad these players are so humble and nice.

[@evlee1295]

I looked up this story, and it turns out the guy’s son went on to become a doctor in Chicago and he used the money to pay for his son’s medical school tuition 🥺

[@markcarter8670]

I went to high school with Don Calhoun, but I hardly knew him. I never really saw him after 1988, but I was aware of the story of the shot when it unfolded. I believe there were other doctors in their family even before the shot. I myself was delivered by a Dr. Ken Calhoun. I assumed they're from the same family but I never actually checked.

[@adventuresinthebay8487]

God always has his plans!

[@spooneater9001]

The guy made a doctor out of the money those insurance scam artists managed to save for themselves

[@SmokeEater2012]

he didnt pay for his sons tuition he invested in his sons future good on him brotha man was smart

[@appkeytechology]

So the America Education system struck again?

[@pwnzyouinlumby]

This is incredibly humbling. That team is a solid group of gentlemen.

[@mbusomhlongo579]

And at that time he was part of the team.

[@patriotarborist711]

I wonder how the "team" would have treated him if he were white?????

[@JeffreyAllanBackowski]

"what"

[@davidp6078]

What a great vid. Bro at the end said “Well they get paid” 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤝

[@mrarif7562]

Man, I never liked basketball but MJ indeed a definition of Idol

[@jgraeff1]

That’s the thing about MJ that no other player will ever have. To be that great and important to the league that even the thought of upsetting him isn’t worth it. Glad he helped the guy out I’m sure it changed his entire life.

[@naimas8120]

upset him and the bulls would've been a lottery team lmao

[@hipking23]

​@@naimas8120facts 💯

[@omiedahomie1284]

I myself don’t like Lebron, but I’m 100% confident that Lebron would do the same thing. But yeah hella happy Mike and the Bulls forced management to pay the guy.

[@vectory674]

​@@omiedahomie1284but he would do it to boost his ego and influence. Not because it's the right thing to do

[@strang7739]

@@vectory674you dont know the donations he’s done for cleveland lol

[@skywalkerimperial4350]

Props to Michael Jordan. Of all the stories of his ability, his competitive nature, or even his open philanthropy to do this and keep it quiet is awesome.

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

Ok bud

[@srr3097]

@@strongestnattyever-videos2247bro who pissed in your cereal

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

@@srr3097 someone pissed in your cereal? Yuck

[@Elyricist746]

Wonder where this guy is at now❤

[@Shade_Tree_Mechanic]

​@@strongestnattyever-videos2247Try NoFap

[@joshburdett8908]

That just goes to show Jordan is not only the GOAT but a great guy as well 👍

[@nicksmith0015]

Am new to discovering your channel. Your videos are next level. I am not the biggest basketball fan but your way of putting this all together each time is second to none. Awesome for you dude.

[@jacklack10x82]

I’ve been watching him for years and I can tell you your gonna love it here

[@Grimvin]

This was just a beautiful story, showing the evil bullcrap a company will go through to save a buck (or a million in this case XD), and the beauty when people group together to help get someone what they are owned. Thank you for making this video.

[@moviesenthil]

Not to save a buck, but to screw someone out of it. Cheap rascals.

[@THMILLER]

Right, only in the USA. If they had this here in Europe, the payment would have been transfered immediately. I so hate the games and scams played on US Americans.

[@vsopvisionsstartedoverpain9636]

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[@shiroshnur]

With corporations this big, a million bucks is pretty much the same as a buck. The prize money could have been half a penny and they still wouldn't pay up.

[@amil89]

​@@THMILLERAmerica is now a giant web of scams. Look at the Pentagon if you need an example

[@mediamannaman]

As a guy who lives for making clutch plays, Michael appreciated this guy's performance under pressure. Good on him and his teammates for stepping up and holding ownership to their word.

[@jinov191]

the contract was the "word" and he was not eligible. It's no skin off of the players to demand that someone else makes it right.

[@emostorm7]

​​@@jinov191the agreement was between the bulls to the kid. The contact between the bulls and the insurance company was a different thing. They shouldn't have let him take the shot. I don't think the kid ever knew he was ineligible, the bulls said he was and let him take the shot. The bulls are responsible to pay, not the instance company.

[@ogposer]

@@emostorm7esurance company NEVER was going to actually pay. They thought this is impossible. So they tried to use every hint to get rid of that payment. Cowards, simple.

[@lakecityransom]

@@ogposer Insurance is such an ugly business, but it has to be or they wouldn't be cash flow positive.

[@johnpauljonesisabadass8134]

MJ prolly pressured his teammates lmao

[@alexkulis7295]

Glad this story had a happy ending. Excellent video.

[@mobolajiakinola3]

Incredible story telling. 🙌🏽 I was stuck to the screen all through

[@requiem5179]

Not only did he hit the shot at home but also in front of Jordan. What a legend.

[@bilalc4415]

Seriously that’s worth the million as well. It’s like he got 2 million.

[@douglamb7351]

My dad went to high school with this guy, I remember him telling me the story when I was younger and this brought back a pretty sick memory, glad the guy got paid.

[@ashrahman2198]

🧢

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

​@@ashrahman2198Why lie about that? You cap kids think everything is a lie. Cringe

[@omarbarrios3420]

​@@ashrahman2198🤡

[@e.t.2230]

Making connections.. 💀💀💀

[@mrdanyo1223]

Where is he from ?

[@RealAlphaDrum]

What a great story and also why MJ is THE greatest of all time.

[@Judah_Cummings32]

No corny stuff,we seriously need to appreciate how much work Jimmy puts into his videos.this man is the goat of NBA KZbin

[@Yute01]

Agreed

[@khoahoang6567]

you commented this 1 minute after he released the video 😭

[@rabu99]

​@@khoahoang6567the glazing is insane

[@Judah_Cummings32]

@@rabu99 😂

[@Judah_Cummings32]

@@khoahoang6567 ik😂😂😂

[@Mitch2294]

I got a new respect for Michael Jordan and those other players stepping up and making sure the man got paid. Awesome story with a great ending.

[@Tina-mt9cl]

I lost a lot of respect for him since he employs the most racist driver in the history of Nascar on his racing team and won't fire him. His openly racist driver has hurt the entire sport of Nascar. ("Bubba" Wallace)

[@zapataboy9377]

​@@Tina-mt9clcry about it kid

[@GTSN38]

I don't see why it mattered that the guy played on an amateur team anyways, that shot is almost impossible for anyone. I would bet a million dollars against the best NBA player making that shot.

[@Justin-hv7eu]

NASCAR did enough to hurt NASCAR. They have blood on their hands.

[@bugaboy18]

​@@Tina-mt9cl oh please. The nascar sport has been hurt and in ruined prior to bubba! In fact, our whole world is hurt due to racism, division, discrimination, and a whole bunch of everything

[@bankrollbrandon74]

Beautiful StoryTelling And That Ladies And Gentleman Along With 6 Rings Is Why Michael Jefferey Jordan Is The 🐐

[@BillyBlunt]

💯👑🤘💯much respect to Jordan and the team bulls ,for making the organization give up the money

[@joshkmaillet]

Much respect to MJ for doing that. Also, very classy of Chicago fans to rally behind one of their own to push for action.

[@shortfilmtrending]

*Really FUNNY!)*

[@thestruggler3338]

pippen was chippin in ...

[@georgeadams5973]

I gotta give props to this guy. For making a 30 second video into 15 minutes and still keep it captivating. Bro has hacked life and makes bank story telling. 🐐

[@egomaniac247]

Nope

[@chrismiksworld]

@@egomaniac247 Nope?

[@kelseybrexit5224]

@@egomaniac247 Joe mama

[@kyleg9693]

With all the back story and the detail there is no way this could ever be a 30 second video

[@forbidden7541]

make sure you clean it when you’re done

[@jay-jx5hc]

You got a subscriber, best story telling hands down.

[@gt1man931]

In Chicagoland we watched every game if possible and my and my buds were all yelling and high fiving when this went down live on our screen. It was an amazing shot and one of the highlights of the game. I also remember the week after when the organization tried to rob the guy out of the payoff. Of course the GOAT made it right, it is one of the many reasons why he is the GOAT

[@azdrifter3968]

This reminds me of a time I was in 5th grade and some kid said he would pay $20 to anyone who could hit a shot from the half court mark on their first try. After watching a few kids fail, I stepped up and nailed it. First try. Afterwards the kid tells me he doesn't actually have $20 and just walks away. I was devastated. I called Micheal Jordan and told him about what happened and he showed up to my school and beat the kid up. Micheal Jordan is one hell of a guy.

[@PhonyBologna]

Sounds like you're still out $20 dollars.

[@charliebrowning6655]

media.tenor.com/sKbXk3XNHksAAAAM/i-dont-believe-you.gif

[@christopherblake2588]

😂🤣😂

[@azdrifter3968]

@@PhonyBologna Sadly yes. MJ said he was gonna make sure his people got it to me, but all I got was a letter from his insurance company saying they weren't paying me due to a technicality. I told MJ about it and he went over there and beat them up.

[@JohnMiller-oz7gv]

Hahaha.

[@kevinsteel7875]

Everyone in the stadium was happy to watch this man win a million dollars except for the owners and financiers of the teams

[@tn5630]

Duh

[@bigbromiki1]

the owners never pay in contests like this Insurance companies do same for gameshows like who wants to be a millionaire

[@JoshTheTechnoShaman]

@@bigbromiki1 prize indemnity insurance

[@rg7535]

I bet the owners were happy too. A ton of publicity and they wouldn’t have to pay the prize money themselves (as far as they knew at that point).

[@Christobanistan]

Well obviously, the players don't have to pay.

[@TopGelington]

I am so happy MJ made them pay!!!! I have an even more utmost respect for the goat now. I loveyou michael jordan! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@morticiaheisenberg9679]

I have no idea why this was suggested in my feed. I am not even a basketball fan. But seriously got goosebumps when he made the shot. You can feel the excitement!! Being there must have been incredible. Michael Jordan is absolute class!!! I have never heard anything bad about him. Very awesome man. I'm glad that the Bulls team had integrity and did the right thing. ❤ Awesome story.

[@moronoftheinternet8864]

Same here!

[@MrsJones-oj3cp]

Well, I mean this in the most respectful way, that it makes sense that you haven’t heard anything bad about him because you mentioned you’re not a BB fan. Although I admire him in some aspects, there’s definitely some things out there about him. However, in this instance he was more than a stand up Guy.

[@doofuscawt]

@@MrsJones-oj3cp what bad things about him

[@guillermogarciabolanos1961]

Ask Scottie…

[@SkylineDG]

same here 😅

[@daltonbrooks5882]

Reminds me of that clip from semi pro when that dude hit that full court shot 😂😂 “it’s okay the sponsors will pay for it, We don’t have sponsors!”😂

[@shalimhasanrakhimhabibi4783]

Damn you beat me to it💀😭love that movie

[@jokerYG]

Corndog night😂😂😂😂

[@RD-zx6py]

@@jokerYG CORNDOGS JACKIE! CORNDOGS!

[@jokerYG]

@@RD-zx6py 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidlangston9595]

Damnit, I just commented the same thing about Will Ferrel gas lighting the hippie about the money in Semi Pro😂

[@scootabean]

This was a really good video. It actually shocked me lol. I can't believe they tried to do him like that.

[@mtlnascarfan]

MJ has been a class act all his life. I have nothing but the utmost respect for him and the Bulls.

[@andrewhill4751]

Aside from bullying his teammates, fucking hoookers, neglecting his children and wife, and getting his dad murdered lol. But he's a legendary basketball player. And this was awesome of him to force the greedy ass bulls to pay up.

[@mtlnascarfan]

@@andrewhill4751 Wow... How to say "you know nothing about Michael Jordan's life" without actually saying that you know nothing about Michael Jordan's life. His father was shot by 2 18-year-old kids who wanted to rob him as he slept in his car.

[@Jacob-zf3zs]

glaze

[@andrewhill4751]

@@mtlnascarfan his father was set up because of his gambling debts. His children have very clearly, on several occasions said he wasn't a very good dad. The dude who mj wouldn't have been shit without, clearly said that mj was a bad teammate, and he got special treatment because he produced a lot of money. He amd his first wife literally got divorced because of his gambling addiction and tendency to raw dog hookers. I'm not saying mj wasn't a great basketball player. I don't have him as best ever, but he's still all time great nonetheless. I'm saying mj was and is still a shitty person. You cant really debate that unless you're just trying to glaze him up for some weird reason. You should actually read more about mjs life. I lived through it. I've seen him play a couple times live. He's a garbage can of a human being. How awkward is it to say "I know nothing about mjs life" with these completely universally known facts. You kids get weird and emotional, instead of actually fact checking stuff. Its embarrassing.

[@fwc0j]

Jimmys ability to make a full video out of a seemingly short topic is incredible.

[@SindyinVietnam]

He does it well. But then sometimes other KZbinrs push it to the limit with repetitive bs. Like the autumn wallpaper windows xp location search.

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

You got to hit that 15 minute mark some how.

[@dweebyllo8615]

@@SindyinVietnam Baseball Doesn't Exist does this not only in his scripts, but his footage choice also. It's really sad because I like the topics he chooses and he's quite a decent storyteller, all he needs to do is trim the repetition and put himself on about 0.75x speed and he's nailed it. Jimmy is the peak of content like this though, absolute mastery.

[@DueySR]

@@dweebyllo8615 Best thing I ever did was install a KZbin video speed controller extension because the default playback speed controller isn't precise enough. If I feel someone is talking a bit too slow I bump them up to 1.1x or 1.2x speed. Two minute sponsor segments, right up to 8x speed.

[@Ucantbseriousdawg]

He made this video longer than it had to be

[@jrtolber]

You are not a basketball analyst, you are not a sports reporter. You are a story teller and a DAMN good one.

[@torr3729]

A damn good one🥹💪🏽

[@PhathizweMalinga]

A damn good one!

[@jaylenlenear7850]

He is a basketball analyst

[@scottiedpoy8508]

please stop repeating this, we know. You like storytime.. we got it

[@jinx8624]

hes both

[@solsil4489]

What a beautiful story.... ❤ Love you and bless you Micheal Jordan...thats why till of today you are still blessed🙏🏼❤️

[@SpankyCS3]

one of the best story tellers out there

[@artoferica]

Much respect to the team! Insurance companies are always trying to find a way out of paying out money.

[@SureHaveBeenDrinkin]

Insurance companies will rent you an umbrella on a sunny day, but if it starts to rain, they want it back. Ghandi

[@mjl9002]

heartless bastards, most of them - legal weasels

[@robcole6785]

That’s their job

[@phoenixlight6632]

Did he for real day that lol. Did he live in an era when and an area where it existed? I feel dumb asking this question smh. I have seen photos of him and the furthest back year when cameras were vastly publicly available is probably 1850’s if I had to guess so then it would have to be that since surely insurance companies existed back then , that therefore it very well may have been Ghandi that did infact say that. It’s just funny I guess because it’s like he has taken ancient wisdom and paired it with modern society. Also the fact that it sounds like proverbs meets Jerry Seinfeld. Anyone who had read this far quick question: In what era did Confuscious live? He used to express things in proverb style bits like Solomon and Ghandi would. I wonder if the Buddha s spoke like this as well…It’s almost like it sounds like someone giving a prophecy describing style delivery yet something g held to already have been established as truth instead of having the quality of having to wait and see if it comes to pass or not. Basically what’s interesting here in addition to this how then they have effectively taken the vague/unknown and established it with specificity/certainty. Forgive my rant but my hands can’t help *thumbselves* Sorry but the pun just came to me and I had just thought I would share my dad joke it just had to be said. Anyways regardless of all that, good for MJ. This is integrity, character, compassion and love. He didn’t have to do any of that and not to mention on top of that he didn’t want any attention being brought to it it’s sad that attention ended up having to be brought up when they wouldn’t pay up so he was getting the scene where no good deed goes unpunished. Feels like evils of the world or otherwise and they are making you pay a tax or toll for choosing to travel the righteous way in persistence in order to dismantle an injustice. Sometimes I just start writing and I don’t stop. I’m not sure what I should do with my life entirely right now but I would appreciate if you have read this far to let me know whether or not you think I have any ability or aptitude for writing. This style by nature was completely analytical and self reflective like an internal monologue as well so kinda just free writing here. Thanks 🙏

[@jinov191]

They can only have an out if all of the conditions are not met, if he met all of the conditions and they refused to pay then they would be cheating him, they did nothing wrong.

[@alexlevinson8629]

It was definitely cool to see how excited everyone was for him.

[@bmbkg4266]

Bro even Jordan hugged him and he acted so calm lol

[@Mr_Jingles111]

I've never seen a referee that ecstatic. He was like a kid 😂😂.

[@sergiorueda5272]

Jesus, I don't even like basketball and was super invested into this story. Amazing storytelling.

[@junkim2789]

Damn...A legend is a legend for a reason. MJ....

[@slaugmromni6743]

Jimmy usually gives us brilliant analyses of the game. But sometimes the dude just tells us a great story. Cheers, Jimmy.

[@equilibrium1950]

I remember this. Man, everyone was pissed off the kid couldn’t get his money. However, this when I first witnessed how heroic the Chicago Bulls team were, especially MJ. I’m glad the kid got his money and his moment. He’s definitely in the Bulls history books.

[@amrelarcher8990]

and how cheap the Bulls’ Front Office was. I bet if MJ and the other players didn’t pressure them, the FO definitely won’t pay the man. I don’t get how such a great team who’s probably raking revenue in because of MJ can be so cheap. smh

[@deanfraser419]

Makes me sick how slimey this world can be and the guy was only a kid..not that it makes much difference but I guess being that young bad things from people leave an impression on you and it lasts so yeah maybe it is worse for a kid!!!

[@slabbinonspokezz2375]

​@amrelarcher8990 they weren't being cheap. They just backed out of a bet and didn't appreciate the fact he made the shot. They basically bet against him for a million and he made them look stupid by just heaving up a prayer 😂😂😂. If this happened on the street those guys in the front office would be dead for backing out of a bet like that. People have been killed for far lesser amounts

[@mac1bc]

​@@slabbinonspokezz2375that's why you don't back out of a bet you make

[@flexingpapers]

@@slabbinonspokezz2375l😢

[@richiecolon3774]

Well put together mini doc, A+

[@LargeDude2023]

Glad you brought this to the light decades later. Sometimes people don't want or need publicity and do things solely because it is the right thing to do. I'm happy for the young man. Something like this is truly life changing.

[@ImAlxxy]

And continues to illuminate how slimy insurance companies ALWAYS are

[@imaginethat3026]

​@@ImAlxxyAmen!!

[@Wayvo01]

He ain’t a young man no more lol

[@TomCruz54321]

📌Promotions and advertisements always get you in the fine print. The correct attitude is you should be suspicious of all promotions and read all the mechanics and the fine print to see if the company is pulling a fast one on you. In my experience, travel promotions are the most notorious with shenanigans.

[@paratame105]

@@Wayvo01 Yup, he got the last payment this year lol

[@cameronno6039]

AMAZING! We need more stories like this. It also puts MJ in a light people don't often see.

[@SpeedyGz_]

Fook MJ this ain’t about him

[@mrmoopster5702]

Nah mj is still an asshole to most people

[@Oh_Richard]

Lebron would’ve paid him 3 mil. Just saying

[@kduster5859]

@@Oh_Richard shut up

[@aedanokelly5794]

@@Oh_RichardLebron would somehow spin the story to be about him

[@anthony1113]

I mean the Million Dollars is nice…but the Hug from Jordan….priceless

[@donnelmoss757]

Imagine enough people getting together and making a company change their mind without social media 💪🏾

[@victorkolis3438]

Those were the days.

[@dougmasters4561]

That isnt what happened here tho....

[@DylanZitkus]

And that’s why Jordan is the 🐐

[@tacosaurus4935]

I agree ngl

[@DJBenito304]

💯🎯🏀

[@HaHa-cd5fn]

L take

[@tytonwiseman7995]

​@@HaHa-cd5fnfound the casual

[@spam8706]

After Legoat

[@a_very_tired_gamedev2725]

Massive respect to the players for coming through for him in the end. Great story, as well as storytelling skills. I usually skip through these videos, but this one, I was hooked from the beginning!

[@jaythb]

does my music have potential?

[@zzaarra3940]

​@@jaythbnah

[@joederfler3534]

what happened

[@patriotarborist711]

What if Don was white?

[@TechnologicallyTechnical]

It's nice when one of these stories actually has a happy ending

[@ayejdoe2167]

Bro you a legend!💯

[@brian2312]

Living in the Chicago area during all of this, I can vividly remember how this all went down. It was on the news and in the papers for a few days. I can remember thinking how great it must feel to have such a powerful person like Michael in your corner actually fighting for you. For what was right.

[@MatthewSpencerKociol]

least they could do! 50k a year is a drop in the bucket.

[@joshjje]

@@MatthewSpencerKociol Im sure this guy considers 50k a bit more than a drop in the bucket, I sure would.

[@dankeplace]

@@joshjje 50K barely buys you a coffee these days.

[@taylor3008]

U so lucky cause u livin in Chicago !

[@ephemispriest8069]

Yeah, one more reason MJ is the goat. Lebron would help the company skip the payout.

[@Lifebraving]

Massive dubbs to the Bulls and MJ for helping that man get what he deserved! Respect!

[@Wolferal]

The guy broke one of the qualifying rules by having played pro ball within 5 years of the the throw. It's Pretty straight forward. I don't get the outrage over them not wanting to pay him.

[@albo181]

@@Wolferal You don't get it? Well, he told them about his previous basketball experience and THEY still let him take the shot...that there was their screw up. He was 100% honest and the competition organisers were aware of this and let him play anyway. It's really not difficult.

[@albo181]

@@Wolferal Let me put it another way. If I publically hold a competition, and my rules state that only people wearing red t-shirts can win my 200 dollar prize, YET I let someone with a blue t-shirt play anyway... you think s/he shouldn't get any prize that is owed to them?

[@yeemyreamy5895]

@@Wolferal You do realize he wasn't playing pro ball right? he was on a community team, probably some kind of out reach bullshit with teenagers, which would have no affect on whether he hits the 80 foot shot. Insurance just wanted to be greedy as per usual

[@Hnkka]

@@Vilcabamba_RE_Disclosures When Fans start to outrage, theres only one way to make things "normal" enough, Pay what you said

[@motionstudio77]

So touched to know what MJ & his team mates have done for Don

[@azpeckk]

Insurance always think they can just not pay up

[@Chefffffeee]

2 Things I already know before and is nicely approved in this story: 1. MJ is a real sportsman and one of a kind 2. Insurance companys are just legal criminals

[@Bombur888]

Ehhh, I cant hold a grudge against them for that one. It's not like they used an oversight, a grammar mistake, confusing formulation or whatever to get away with not paying, it was a clear, explicitely designed condition to the offer, dictating who was eligible and who was not. The one who fucked up was the employee who selected Don anyway. I understand it must have been incredibly frustrating for Don and even the fans in general, and still command MJ for his gesture, but the insurance company is not at fault here, nor even the team executives.

[@Mr.93.20]

@@Bombur888 He got paid so it doesn’t matter.

[@TheLifeLaVita]

@@Bombur888you think the insurance company didn't know that they chose a guy outside of the rules? They did it on purpose so even if he did it they would not pay. They never intended to give 1m away in the first place it's pretty obvious

[@Bombur888]

@@TheLifeLaVita No it's not. It was not them that picked Don, and they would have no way of instantly knowing that when the employee picked him to come and prevent it. And even if they had one, asking the company to come and make it so that they would have to pay when another party made a mistake in their favor might be a bit too much, don't you think?

[@TheLifeLaVita]

@@Bombur888 yes it was lmao you still living in the land of fairy tales and candy I envy you

[@art_lobe]

It's really heartwarming to see everyone in that stadium wanting to see a complete stranger win

[@coreyhallman3134]

The good ole days

[@johancarlberg1530]

Why wouldn't people, also nowdays, not want that? Has american society gone that much in the shitter that people would want them to miss the shot?

[@coreyhallman3134]

@@johancarlberg1530 no not really

[@chronorust3359]

​@@coreyhallman3134People literally do the same thing today lol

[@sorrow2305]

No, they just liked a stir up and wanted to be apart of drama to tell.

[@acenull0]

I don't even like basketball but you had me hooked 😂 great storytelling