this is probably the most credit I've ever heard MJ give another player active at the same time except *maybe* Kobe
@GH-ox6dh2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@TexasT757512 жыл бұрын
Jordan never hated on a player he just gives his honest truth. Either they are good or they aren’t!! Jordan was a true competitor!!
@jberryberry66772 жыл бұрын
He was talking to kids so he was humble
@stvnoahc72492 жыл бұрын
He’s given credit to magic, bird, Robinson, Duncan, pippen, Barkley, Riggie Miller amount others while they were competing against each other. MJ might be an asshole on the court, off the court he was extremely diplomatic.
@OGKUSHOGKUSH2 жыл бұрын
That's cause A.I embarrassed him 2wice infront of the world.. he had no choice but to give him props.. lol
@hen11002 жыл бұрын
Humble and realistic all the while having supreme confidence. Awesome
@Mektek192 жыл бұрын
Man he mixed it all together masterfully.
@pineapplesideways38202 жыл бұрын
Micheal would commentate give speaches before the game as he was bigger than the game
@thehighestlevel43742 жыл бұрын
Humbled 😂😂😂why was Iverson crossover banned the very next day 😂😂😂🤷🏽
@darkomen242 жыл бұрын
Humble and MJ in the same sentence. No chance.
@Oeleted2 жыл бұрын
@@darkomen24 yes, MJ is humble, show me a clip of him saying he’s the greatest of all time after winning one ring, I’ll wait kiddo
@torribrown26562 жыл бұрын
That’s the very first time I ever heard MJ speak on that. Humble approach to that situation by the GOAT
@LordChastened2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing
@Han-yh4zp2 жыл бұрын
He’s not the goat 🙄
@LordChastened2 жыл бұрын
To some degree, I'd have to agree with you.
@kingralo59542 жыл бұрын
Bruh y’all funny! I swear if Lebron said that y’all would literally say MJ would never! He would crush them
@Han-yh4zp2 жыл бұрын
@@kingralo5954 facts. But uk how that go. Fanboys is fanboys 🤷🏾♂️
@amostlyreasonableguy2 жыл бұрын
This is really the best answer he could’ve given. Classy, complimentary, humble, confident.
@strauqq12 жыл бұрын
That's why he's the Goat. His words just flow so perfectly
@durellpowell33242 жыл бұрын
I thought it was the way he played ball🤷
@-Anonymous-.2 жыл бұрын
Corny tbh, but yes he is the Goat
@droppindeuces25602 жыл бұрын
The ceiling is the roof
@GudJonnyCakes2 жыл бұрын
This has nothing to do with his basketball skills just because the way he talks he's the goat I bet you if you saw him pull out of his driveway he would post a comment with the video this is why he the goat
@ballskin59842 жыл бұрын
yupp cuz words make you the goat, just like how people don’t like lebron’s words on politics so they all gotta say he’s trash
@Mektek192 жыл бұрын
Never afraid of failure, that's why Mike will always be my GOAT.
@zhenwang41089 ай бұрын
It’s not a failure, it’s just a mismatch opportunity for once a lifetime
@taybben Жыл бұрын
MJ was always well spoken, humble yet competitive.. true class
@Misterj239468 күн бұрын
you really think hes humble ? 😂😂😂
@Sukiyaki31742 жыл бұрын
If they do another documentary on Iverson. This needs to be in it!
@abskhairoun11 ай бұрын
Was there a first one?
@aintnopresident8 ай бұрын
Facts!
@19steaLth918 ай бұрын
The first one was "The Answer"
@symboltherapper2 жыл бұрын
Wow…never saw this or ever heard him speak on it.. That’s why MJ the GOAT, look how humble he sounds
@ricksjordan28632 жыл бұрын
He always is
@Apollocreed20762 жыл бұрын
It doesn't sound like a canned, prepared response, matter of fact.
@01ddoc Жыл бұрын
He also sounds salty about being crossed over
@MegaGaga99 Жыл бұрын
@@Apollocreed2076 bro stfu, jealous kid
@Mr.harshreality10 ай бұрын
@@01ddocyour mind soak in salt man😊
@inexpugnabilis2 жыл бұрын
MJ‘s analysis is on point! 💯 Besides he also behaves like a goat, while other players would be salty, he is humble enough to give credit where credit is due
@g5jonez2 жыл бұрын
To me AI would be the a 2A to Kobe as the greatest 2 guard
@inexpugnabilis2 жыл бұрын
@@g5jonez agreed. Even Kobe admitted that AI drove him to become an even better basketball player. After MJ AI & Kobe definitely the best sg‘s (though we have to also mention D-Wade).
@idkidk25732 жыл бұрын
@@inexpugnabilis Wade is way better than AI
@fyebwoy2 жыл бұрын
@@idkidk2573 fax the top 5 sg list goes: MJ Kobe Wade AI Jerry west or ray allen(not harden cause he hasn’t won anything
@realnsenpai2 жыл бұрын
@@idkidk2573 nah AI fought like a warrior. How many injuries again when he reached the finals? From feet to broken tooth. also wade had prime shaq, lebron, bosh, allen. AI never had those luxuries. Btw, wade's spin move was legit travel back then and even phil jackson said it himself.
@edobrien63832 жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard him speak on that before. Much respect for that.
@earnyourimmortality2 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome clip. It epitomizes both the spirit of competitiveness & the respect that comes with good sportsmanship. Listen up, kids!
@Bigfitz22 жыл бұрын
Well said
@dutchff79082 жыл бұрын
This is why he’s the GOAT 🐐
@rippleman38192 жыл бұрын
He's A God Not a goat 🔥🔥🔥💯
@hmp81532 жыл бұрын
@@rippleman3819 don't go that far he's a GOAT I'll give him that but I'm not calling him a God
@Oeleted2 жыл бұрын
@@hmp8153 relax dude 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@MegaGaga99 Жыл бұрын
@@hmp8153 who cares about what are u saying man?
@simonhowell4486 Жыл бұрын
He's not GOAT he's not the greatest at anything. Top 3, sure Bird once called Jordan "Black Jesus". Well, Black Jesus never beat Bird in a playoff game and has a lifetime 11-23 record against him, with most of those 11 wins coming after Bird injured his back
@AHMAD-23242 жыл бұрын
His humility in addition to his unbelievable basketball skills and IQ is why he's The Greatest Athlete that has ever played a team sport.
@zt92332 жыл бұрын
He’s not really humble. This is rare
@AHMAD-23242 жыл бұрын
@@zt9233 He was most definitely humble that's a Dam lie, what he never pretended to be was perfect...An IMO that made him even more SPECIAL.
@deebrown57442 жыл бұрын
That's what about Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant they always speak the truth Jordan never said oh that was a lucky crossover he said he got them and that's how everybody that is a legend in sports should look up to as a role model of telling the truth straight facts
@shadapakap2 жыл бұрын
Stop mentioning Kobe. He has nothing to do with this video.
@rollandcurtis8742 жыл бұрын
GOAT isn’t a big enough or good enough word to describe this man.
@Ajpbs92 жыл бұрын
How can you not love & respect him! He didn't hate, or try to downplay, act salty,or anything..he gave props where props is due! And him being the ultimate competitor that he is, he would go out there & guard him again where most would stay away from him! One of the many reasons he's the 🐐!
@halfshot2532 жыл бұрын
He may cross me again but at the end my team still won. Goattalk
@damachine32 жыл бұрын
You mean "team"?
@cwill88362 жыл бұрын
He didn't even say that STFU
@amjan2 жыл бұрын
It's the talk of someone who had the comfort of playing on a better team, you silly fool. The little Iverson had to carry a garbage team on his shoulders.
@IONTENNISTHAT2 жыл бұрын
Imagine if they never got pippen MJ would have maybe 1 ring lol
@halfshot2532 жыл бұрын
@@IONTENNISTHAT yes he will. A top caliber of that player can be mixed with just about anybody. an old jordan with rickety knees Almost drag the Wizards into the playoffs with a young Hamilton if not for the knee injury
@lilwilly442 жыл бұрын
“im not gonna try to make it a 1 on 1 thing” RESPECT
@stephaniejones63792 жыл бұрын
Iverson was an absolute beast with the crossover , quickness and his ability to penetrate and score and if he had great players around him like Pippen he would have had a Ring, this man could play.
@g24deez2 жыл бұрын
Well why didn't Pippen win a ring with Houston and Portland? If he's supposed to be the missing link?
@chrisg84372 жыл бұрын
@@g24deez great great ?? Mf act like without pippen mj would jus be average🤣🤣 they tried to trade pippen for a rookie t Mac so ijs 🤷🏾
@freddyjason31422 жыл бұрын
@@g24deez basically what he means is AI never really had a great team surrounding him he had to basically carry his team and there were much better teams out there when he was playing
@kengrant32272 жыл бұрын
He ran off his good players ,he didn't play winning basketball.
@kengrant32272 жыл бұрын
@@g24deez pippin was old brah.
@GoGetYourShinebox2 жыл бұрын
MJ did not fear losing at all, that was a great strength of his
@billbill65762 жыл бұрын
He really thinks thru things and stays humble so he’s always learning. The GOAT 💯
@user-hz1oy6ni6kpaparovits2 жыл бұрын
Mj besides being goat in the court he was very intelligent guy he is very unique human being .mj every 1000 years
@roberthouse7832 Жыл бұрын
Him humility exceeds his greatness!
@juanbonilla10068 ай бұрын
Your kidding right
@stiemestyles60912 жыл бұрын
Humbleness is a requirement for being the GOAT✊
@jagduwuwe Жыл бұрын
Imagine your idol saying that about you. And what makes it even moree impressive is that it's Jordan😂
@metemano882 жыл бұрын
Love it! “He so quick and small, he might get me with another cross over again, but at least I will go out there and try!” 🔥🔥🔥💯
@iluvcakes192 жыл бұрын
Loved that too
@glorysake2 жыл бұрын
That's the whole point A.I only got em on the cross. Jordan was still lightning quick enough to recover and guard the shot. 💯💯 🐐
@@brittsworld5662 Nah bra,getting "dropped"is like one hand on the ground,tripped,made him stumble,no clue were the ball is etc. Just plain looking foolish. MJ was right there with the recover to still make a challenge on the shot. He just got crossed,,,ya'll say anything💯💯💯
@KendallLitwin2 жыл бұрын
People act like he got his ankles broke when it wasn't close to that. Yes, he did get beat but that happens to every player. This got blown up because it was MJ.
@allidoiswin98912 жыл бұрын
Iverson was in the air pulling up before Jordan recovered and faced up lol
@iluvcakes192 жыл бұрын
@@allidoiswin9891 Jordan also nearly blocked the shot
@KendallLitwin2 жыл бұрын
@@allidoiswin9891 What part of my comment where I said, "he did get beat" did you miss? Reading is a skill. Lmfao.
@Jovi_Wan_Shinobi2 жыл бұрын
@@allidoiswin9891 All you did was lose with this weak reply.🫤
@julianulett93972 жыл бұрын
That’s a fact! Mean while Allen Iverson saw MJ and was like…🥹🥺😵💫. Said and I quote, “ It was the first time, someone didn’t look real to me. I was looking at him, I mean, I could stop looking at him and I was like MAN, he got on the JORDAN’S !!!!! “
@Reggiediaz Жыл бұрын
Even the way this man speaks is just … wow! MJ you are truly the goat
@MrEliasdl Жыл бұрын
MJ always humble and always up for the challenge
@tuonofactory83882 жыл бұрын
Very humble. And technical also. He explained every detail on how a type of AI is and will be. GOAT
@gamesix66362 жыл бұрын
Humility at its finest
@elboogie72482 жыл бұрын
These young dudes have no idea how good Allen Iverson was. Hands down he's my favorite nba player of all time. The new generation don't even know how he changed the game and made it possible for These new players to be themselves instead of something fake. He's the reason why my puerto rican ass had cornrows when i was in my 20's lmao 🤣 😂 😆
@GH-ox6dh2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@symboltherapper2 жыл бұрын
Man you gotta check out Gilbert Arenas podcast where Dhantay Jones is talking about playing with A.I in Denver…how he never saw him practice but he’d still dominate come training camp. He was just that gifted. The title is “why players clashed with Iverson” it’s on Gil pod
@godthesonhasilluminatedme2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@crillz96602 жыл бұрын
im 27 and just cut my hair a few months ago but man went i started in 2016, i was getting all of the styles that AI had, every 2 weeks was a new style i had lol. parents didnt let me get braids when i was a kid but he was and always will be my favorite player ever
@skipg732 жыл бұрын
There is no this generation without Iverson, all the players in the NBA now look like Iverson tattoos and cornrows.
@zacqueeentertainment73362 жыл бұрын
The way he sits is like he knows he’s the greatest to ever do it. Love the confidence and charisma
@preston742 жыл бұрын
Jordan can't guard Iverson and vice versa. With that said, AI admitted Jordan almost block the shot.
@3MUnique Жыл бұрын
Spoken with class. I’d never heard this.
@moheganson Жыл бұрын
Greatness respecting greatness in the making
@user-zz8ho4re6v Жыл бұрын
Great answer. See that's honesty, we know inside he's burning up, inside you expect that from a great competitor but the discipline it takes to keep your emotions in check and analyze and give respect at the same time is being the GOAT.
@1destinyslegacy Жыл бұрын
Love how humble he was...will always be my starting S.Guard
@worldwidesportsfansmacktal8260 Жыл бұрын
For M.J. to be so GREAT, HE IS HUMBLE. GREATNESS!!! THE G.O.A.T.!!!
@coachduece2 жыл бұрын
A superior athlete praising another one... but he didn't shy away from the challenge, which is why he's established himself the goat status
@Ozem_Israel2 жыл бұрын
I feel like if Mike see this.. He gone take it personal and challenge AI.
@julianulett93972 жыл бұрын
Here you go!!!!!😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣. Please don’t start! He WILL take this personally!
@terrelledavis-marks6859 Жыл бұрын
I love that he paid respect to Iverson He did not take anything away from him to make himself look better. ' Love that😂👍
@bigmike676767 Жыл бұрын
At least i go out there and try.... Wise words to players now who shy away because they're scared about being in the wrong end of the highlight reel
@Scisca1a2a2 жыл бұрын
I wanted so much for him to say "I'm not the kind of person to take such things personal" 😂😂😂
@rafaelchang65702 жыл бұрын
Correct ...I was correct, i was there being uncomnfortable. It wasnt a open shot. AI release so fast but MJ wasn't spread on the floor
@FMD0232 жыл бұрын
This is why we all love MJ. The goat knows how to say the right things. But If they were behind closed doors one oh one MJ will tell him he would demolish him
@FranklinDBluth-yq6ww2 жыл бұрын
He speaks so well, even for an athlete. Not constantly saying "you know" or "I mean".
@durane.evanssr.82422 жыл бұрын
A "ranDu"m thought🤔...even though Kareem fought against, after being Bruce's student, MJ's mindset is why I consider him a Bruce Lee/Ali of the game. Yeah a real G🏀🐐T response. Doesn't mean he's not had flaws, but like a Michael J White movie title, he'll Never Back Down 👍...🤨opinions?
@chibababy Жыл бұрын
When mj speaks its hard not to listen hes so well spoken and he catches your attention effortlessly what an appealing magnetic aura
@mosesezrakaodrums22 күн бұрын
Words of humility and sincerity proceeded of the mouth of MJ.🎉❤
@novaheads2 жыл бұрын
Damn he went into it deep
@Bob-Sacamano3142 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t even bad cross…. Jordan took a swipe at the ball and was still right there to almost block it
@grindhard43122 жыл бұрын
Agreed. But in this era of basketball, even biting on somebody's crossover was considered a "got him" moment.
@tmd95692 жыл бұрын
LoL 🤣 he almost blocked the swish
@el34glo597 ай бұрын
Agreed
@Chris-km3ck2 жыл бұрын
MJ has often given "abstract" respect to the greats such as 🕊️ and Magic. But this is the first time and possibly only time he has ever taken this much time to give props to a player for specifically doing him up. Ironically AI would give much 💕 to MJ during his Hall of Fame speech...almost to tears
@MS-ly4oi5 ай бұрын
His answers are always perfect
@KRHEE2 жыл бұрын
“And that’s when I took it….. personal”
@mattrich19862 жыл бұрын
He took everything personal lol
@SpidaStayFly Жыл бұрын
Bruh this joke is getting mad annoying
@JimmyChoice2 жыл бұрын
Mike could of easily said “ I had 35 and we still won the game”
@GetBackRy3x10 ай бұрын
He had 23 and they barely won by 2 after phantom fouling AI out the game…
@davidusa472 жыл бұрын
“So quick and small” MJ always at an elite level with the backhanded compliments
@ojames19832 жыл бұрын
There was nothing backhanded MJ said, it was all direct and factual.
@el34glo597 ай бұрын
That sounds factual to me
@stephaniejones63792 жыл бұрын
I verson was a great player he had greatnskills and ability hes a great ball handler has a signature crossover another that had the crossover was Tim Hardaway and and Vanexel , but Iverson combined his crossover with a great ball handling ability to penetrate extreme quickness and great passion and scoring ability don't care how Jordan try to play himself up Iverson is a bad brother and can play his ass off . He even coached and played in the big 3 league after the NBA had a great career and great coaches John Thompson and Lsrry Broen and had great skills. Iverson make pple look like their lips dropped on the floor hes amazing just like George Iceman Gerving has a go to move just like Kobie and Jordan.
@JPLMONEY23 Жыл бұрын
No excuses. ....MJ always honest when he talks.
@darrenmarcbautista6410 Жыл бұрын
You gotta respect that no excuses attitude. And then try and learn from the experience and still not afraid to challenge again
@MS-ly4oi2 жыл бұрын
He always has the perfect most classiest response.
@ethanquenum4778 Жыл бұрын
Your command of the language is subpar.
@lucasmichaels22042 жыл бұрын
MJ: Kobe is the ONLY one worthy of comparison.
@bjmorris74142 жыл бұрын
Folks(Bron fans)wanna act like MJ hid on D man was a force on both ends
@kingralo59542 жыл бұрын
And folks (MJ) fans wanna act like Lebron hid on D man was a force on both ends
@bjmorris74142 жыл бұрын
@@kingralo5954 he did switch off Steph a few times an left Rodney Hood to get cooked
@kingralo59542 жыл бұрын
@@bjmorris7414 and MJ switched off magic cause he got cooked in the finals! Lol
@bjmorris74142 жыл бұрын
@@kingralo5954 Magic was a bigger player but i hear you tho
@kingralo59542 жыл бұрын
@@bjmorris7414 and Steph is a smaller player! Like way smaller what you mean ? Lol
@robertcherry7190 Жыл бұрын
That was the epitome of a "backhanded compliment".
@coreyjohnson53462 жыл бұрын
Why Mike talking like we don't know he's the goat. Being humble in sh**. Where they come from?
@julianulett93972 жыл бұрын
😅😂🤣😆. you’re hilarious!!!!!
@Phillygoat19832 жыл бұрын
The 🐐 has spoken
@tm75_882 жыл бұрын
Another level of visual of the game and to relate to other players
@dja.selekta6 күн бұрын
We are blessed to have seen both these people achieve their dreams ❤
@blackphillip5642 жыл бұрын
The AI carry over, I mean crossover, is probably the most overrated event in NBA history. AI was uncoachable, inefficient, turned the crossover of Tim Hardaway into a carry, and played himself out of the league. Kevin Johnson dunking on Hakeem is more impressive.
@rafikz772 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@9ta5722 жыл бұрын
Jordan was in his feeling about that crossover
@eliporter39802 жыл бұрын
You know Jordan wishes he can go back in time and get his 22 year old body 😂
@g24deez2 жыл бұрын
Didn't sound like he was in his feelings to me. He was asked a question an he gave his honest answer and also gave A.I. his props for the crossover.
@ernestmoore32502 жыл бұрын
Comprehension of words spoken and tone & intent used is at an all time low. Sounds like a competitor that enjoys the challenge of finding someone just as athletically talented as him. Not sure what you listened too
@robglobal12 жыл бұрын
Sounded the opposite to me
@normanclarke95872 жыл бұрын
In his feelings? Try again. He was focused on his 6th championship.
@stevenpatterson79548 ай бұрын
MJ GIVEN A.I HIS FLOWERS SALUTE 100%
@eddiprince2 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how humble he is on every Occasion. Imagine being this good but still be so respectful to others talent! I respect that so much!
@josepha31162 жыл бұрын
So MJ himself said AI could beat him on the perimeter, let's how the Jordan worshippers will spin this
@marvinmarshall92572 жыл бұрын
Spin what he was fast and small it’s basic logic but he can’t miss tho cuz it’s over once he gets put in the post. Beating him on the perimeter doesn’t mean win the game he means that’s his strength his speed
@josepha31162 жыл бұрын
@@marvinmarshall9257 there you go! Didnt take long
@marvinmarshall92572 жыл бұрын
@@josepha3116 there I go what I’m agreeing with what he said I mean it’s nothing to spin my guy
@nathandrivelordkingalwaysr5132 жыл бұрын
@@josepha3116 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
@demetriushooks93232 жыл бұрын
You can't spin Goat 🐐 Talk..lmfao
@julianulett93972 жыл бұрын
The BEST RESPONSE EVER! The consummate professional! The GOAT 🐐 MICHAEL JEFFREY JORDAN!!!!
@averyjohnson23212 жыл бұрын
The humility, confidence and the greatness of a CHAMPION!!!
@BURTONizAjerK2 жыл бұрын
Mj is always so polite
@brianemuge5116 Жыл бұрын
Humble on the outside and taking it personally on the inside.
@bobomonkey7022 жыл бұрын
Mike is class act.
@GildedWarrior3312 жыл бұрын
Our basketball father lol remind me so much of the old school dad's 🤣
@LeftHandLane52 жыл бұрын
That's because a lot of us old school dads were influenced by the goat
@coolrunnings9506 Жыл бұрын
Class Act & Champion leader
@jerseyron2 жыл бұрын
Mike shows humility and sincere respect for A.I. M.J.just a class act
@bledzone2314 ай бұрын
He is a goat, challenge and competitive we’re always on his mind and never gives up.
@youngflow8214 Жыл бұрын
I respect this footage coming out they always try to control cut and paste what they want.
@zvonkosolin862720 сағат бұрын
You know you are good when MJ say that was a great move and heck of a good player 😎
@grindhard43126 ай бұрын
"At least I'm going to get out there and try!!!" Thank you!! MJ: The ultimate competitor and GOAT 🐐
@AviationGuy-pg8xvАй бұрын
He's really great in complementing and recognizing the ability and talent of other players.
@symirejohnson848111 ай бұрын
Jordan knew A.I was the real deal.Respect 💯
@tacho9427 Жыл бұрын
80s Mike had a first step that was just as quick as Iversons.
@kerrymartin2920 Жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Allen Iverson was a rookie when he crossed up Michael jordan
@ghidorahthetruealpha61982 жыл бұрын
NOW THAT'S PURE GOAT MENTALITY! GIVING CREDIT AND REVERENCE TO AN OPPONENT, AND YET HAVING THE SUPREME CONFIDENCE TO STAND AND COMPETE AGAINST THAT SAID OPPONENT. THAT'S WHAT SO-CALLED GOATS DON'T DO--- THEY DON'T SHOW UP THE WAY M-AIR-J DID. THAT'S WHY M-AIR-J 23 IS THE G.O.A.T.! THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES! 🐐💕♾️
@marioprice15995 ай бұрын
I respect his response so much
@standup36862 жыл бұрын
Ultimate competitor. Completely unafraid to fail. There is so much power in that. I won't say another name because I don't feel like debating but that's what sets Mike apart from so many that ppl try to compare to him.
@rentfreeinyourhead7132 жыл бұрын
Goat speaks on a amazing player, the respect Michael shows his goat elders and the greats he played with. So much respect.
@Payydae5 ай бұрын
Great response MJ 🔥🐐
@ahmetturgut61312 жыл бұрын
That is Goat honesty/confidence 🔥. No excuses, no BS. Just facts and respect 👏
@MrPOPICHILO4 ай бұрын
Well said 🫡 the respect for Al was there.....1~Luv
@icyboy771z Жыл бұрын
First time I ever heard MJ so humble lol
@SpottyT Жыл бұрын
What a rare moment. Dope AF.
@BlackfootAyeshi20242 жыл бұрын
He gives credit when and where it’s due. I Iove the fact that he didn’t make any excuse or duck the question. Respect.