Roy Williams: Michael Jordan needed to work harder

Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams remembers his first impression when recruiting Michael Jordan to North Carolina and the life-changing advice he offered that helped optimize MJ’s intense desire for greatness. Coach Williams refers to Michael Jordan as the GOAT and shares a story of why he considers his father James Jordan a personal hero. Plus, Coach explains how Michael Jordan ended up outbidding Charles Barkley during a charity auction and giving the item - a Harley Davidson - to his wife, Wanda.
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0:00 - 'Mike' was gifted, but had a desire to be best
1:36 - Golfing with MJ
2:14 - Michael's motorcycle gift
3:10 - Mr. Jordan's generosity
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[@lukepittle8961]

This dude is probably the greatest interviewer I’ve seen. ESPN and everyone else take notes - let the guest talk

[@thefranchise2563]

Relax 🙄

[@lyndonchastain3181]

@@thefranchise2563 You’re the one getting in your feelings about facts

[@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405]

@@thefranchise2563 its an opinion. You relax buster.

[@scottiedoyles]

Agreed but he also has the advantage of a long-form environment. Graham gets to interview his guests for anywhere between a couple of hours and multiple days, the later of which makes a JRE pod look kind of short.

[@lyndonchastain3181]

@@scottiedoyles Joe Rogan only interviews guests that align with his thinking

[@optimus2g]

MJ came from a great family. His parents were special people (his mom is still alive of course). R.I.P. Mr. Jordan.

[@optimus2g]

I'm no Jordan fan either since I'm a Knicks fan from the 90s. He was an obstacle they didn't overcome unfortunately for us MSG faithful. He always knew how to carry himself though and that came form his upbringing. Parents and siblings were vital to that.

[@jvamerica1703]

I met Michael before all the people you have or had to go through in 1983 in Raleigh NC @ a ACC / NBA barn storming game. He was very gracious to me his smile was infectious he signed my program and shook my hand. He made it personal 😊

[@noah2339]

Good story and how anyone can be a hero. Roy was low paid assistant and Mr. Jordan wanted to help him out as a way for saying “ Thank You” for taking a liking/interest in his son and helping MJ develop his basketball skills. Roy saying Mr. Jordan was a hero was deep, because usual people regard a “hero” as a famous person/athletic.

[@JSARogers]

“James Jordan was a hero of mine.” WOW

[@petermadash4488]

Respect to coach for saying that. That's gratitude to a man who showed him respect and love.

[@mitchlancaster566]

I got very emotional listening to coach talk about Mr Jordan, thank you for that sir

[@09BobbyJones]

I am glad I wasn't the only one...

[@ocsjc13]

Y

[@JimmyJam1125]

crazy. Me too

[@frankcastle3971]

One of my favorite coaches of all time. I remember when he retired it was such a sad day in my house. Jordan was the reason I became a UNC fan, and have watched many games over the years with my children. Love when UNC plays Duke, because my house is always divided.

[@shmonkey12131]

My dad never screams at the TV more than when UNC plays Duke

[@trackcoachmac]

Roy Williams is an absolute treasure of a man and coach. His coaching clinics are "MUST SEE" I haven't seen one in a long time but when he was at Kansas he gave one that turned me around as a coach and I still use principles of it today in any coaching situation.

[@crawdad4701]

Dean Smith and Roy Williams were good at sticking with the plan. Most coaches are more reactive to game situations. Just my opinion...

[@StephenBeale]

Can't be the GOAT without legendary support all around you. Brilliant

[@jayceewriter7826]

I’m flooded with tears.

[@jackdanielss]

Besinger is a great interviewer. Ask simple questions, doesn't waffle and lets the guest talk

[@RonBand01]

I know that MJ knows this already, but I hope that he gets to hear that. Roy was almost in tears. I have heard Roy talk about James before and I truly think that he was speaking the truth. James Jordan was a hero of his.

[@jasonm5288]

It’s funny because all the best interviewers have one thing in common , which is a pretty simple thing they let the guest do the talking lol. It’s so straightforward but 99% of interviewers can’t help themselves from interrupting lol

[@madd0g1539]

When Roy Williams says your the GOAT …..you the 🐐

[@subelildirty491]

When he said: James Jordan was a hero of mine. 😢 😭 NC 💯 Graham Bensinger never fails "🐐" Interviewer. 🤛

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

It’s maybe bizarre but MJs parents I think are probably my favorite all stars parents. Mr Jordan and Delores were such good parents and such good people. MJ was so lucky. Everyone who knows MJ always says that too. All his friends and coaches throughout his career . He was truly grounded at home and had good role models. It is absolutely tragic what happened to his father .

[@001dannyortiz]

🏆Best Interviewer in the world.🏆

[@scooter39045]

Cool story about Jordan’s dad

[@DRob_22]

Everybody loved Mr. James.

[@tognyd2349]

Great story about James Jordan.

[@ScottLulu]

This is an awesome interview

[@trueempire8948]

Michael Jordan is the goat thank you Roy Williams for confirming this. MJ had God given abilities and he added hard work dedication to it and became the goat of basketball period

[@elliot16]

Now go ask Lebron's college coach what he thinks of Lebron at the college level...9h wait🤔

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

Actually it's LeBron. Next Kobe, Next Jordan

[@thinkcritically6373]

@@___Anakin.Skywalker 🤣

[@mannyneva1760]

@@___Anakin.Skywalker you have no idea what you’re talking about and won’t even listen to people like Roy…MJ was a machine compared to Lebron and Kobe…there’s levels to it even physically and MJ stands head and shoulders above everyone in everything including work ethic… kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpOcg3l-na6VZtE

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

@@mannyneva1760 people already say Kobe worked harder than Jordan

[@kweli05]

People talk about cleansing the TL on Twitter. Well this is definitely helping to cleanse my algorithm on KZbin. Such heartwarming stories.

[@patrickneal1061]

I'm ready for grahm to do a michael jordan interview

[@Fighthead75]

Wow- a hero of Roy’s. That’s praise. The question is-does he still have one of the stoves?

[@etf42]

RIP James

[@AHMAD-2324]

Best to ever do it Michael Jeffrey Jordan.

[@benkeel2966]

This is excellent excellent stuff. I'm sure Michael attributes most of his success to his father, who was an amazing person and great great Dad. I still remember the day he went missing. RIP Mr Jordan. BTW, Michael is and always will be the GOAT. Wilt and Kobe tied for 2nd. Shaq is 12th. Lebron 7th 🤑😥🤯

[@mikhelBrown]

Lebron is 2nd. IMO.

[@timhairston7463]

I like LeBron but he's not number two I like Jordan he's not the goat is Wilt Chamberlain the man changed the game

[@johnbain6450]

Mike was the greatest!

[@johnnegrete9329]

Kareem was the Best...

[@chrishandsome4267]

@@timhairston7463 wilts stats in the playoffs are dreadful, he is not even close to the goat

[@josephbally6429]

The interviewer reminds me of Bob Costas

[@AlexF-qx7co]

Difference between Jordan and Lebron was you didn't have to be afraid of coaching Jordan hard and had excellent coaches that could push him to his potential. If you tried that with Lebron, he would go to the owner and complain about the coach and attempt to get him fired. Team's have enabled Lebron's behavior of not playing any help defense, crying to the officials, not husting back on D, quitting on his teammates.

[@TheWakeup011]

Agreed. When LBJ dropped 45 in game 5 @Boston, l thought he had a shot if he played the 4 and played off the ball more. But as advertised, he defaulted to the guy you just described.

[@carterbilbro4615]

This narrative that Bron is not coachable is absolutely ridiculous

[@scottworley1479]

Wow! the stories people could tell.

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

🐐

[@1Alphaofallalphas]

Beautiful, says a SoCal Man.

[@bernanistal2291]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bloomsburg14]

Air Jordan!!!

[@outlander234]

6'4" He was that dominant at that height...

[@allanfuentes9694]

I thought he was 6’6” but basketball heights are always shaky

[@mcmjr405]

@@allanfuentes9694 he kept growing. He is 6’6”

[@jgpsalm23]

@@allanfuentes9694 Hes not 6’6”. He’s about 6’5”. I’ve heard several nba players say he’s 6/4 to 6/5. Him and Barkley are the same height. They just list him taller. He was actually 6/3 in high school and grew between his freshman and Sophomore year. When he came back for his second year of college he was 🔥.

[@bigstink9]

@@jgpsalm23 Bro, NBA players get their height measured in shoes. MJ is 6'6.

[@RobGradyVO]

So you're Saying. Mike took it Personal

[@t.breeze8659]

What I wouldn’t; give to play a round of golf with coach Roy and MJ. I gotta wonder tho, was it a NCAA violation to receive a gift from a recruit’s father?

[@mattslev]

I don't think so. It would have been a violation if Coach Roy gave the Jordan family a gift, though.

[@noah2339]

@@mattslev that’s what I was thinking. He also didn’t buy the gift, he made the wood stove from raw materials he already probably had(as someone who hired contractors, we only keep some of the leftover materials we know how to use for small repairs and the rest they keep, mainly because it’s no good to us) He basically denoted his time and labor, which ultimately equates to money, but Mr. Jordan was just doing what he thought was right.

[@goodymob9638]

Dean Smith is who turned Michael Jordan into MJ.

[@mikewhite4560]

So glad Roy lead MR. SNEAKERS 👟 on his way....

[@arresthillary9502]

Wow,what a story. Being a native tarbell, I was crushed when James Jordan was murdered.

[@johngaynor7819]

kobe is as close as anyone is going to get

[@yeon723]

damn, coach watched michael as a highschooler

[@fightclub6291]

He recruited him..Coach Roy is a fascinating dude

[@shanbarrett2931]

Don't get no better goooooo heel's

[@Lontay187]

Heel's

[@shanbarrett2931]

@@Lontay187 thanks I'm a little slow

[@ucfkid67]

Coach Roy wouldn't accept the motorcycle, right then...I took that personal

[@mrsjr78]

This is legit.

[@da11king]

The NC bias in action 😂 🏀

[@jtremaine23]

What about Bob Knight's comments? What bias is he bringing? Jerry West too?

[@Ephilly-rz2pb]

What about magic Johnson and most other nba players and coaches 😎🤫😂

[@G.O.A.T555]

It’s MJ then Curry period I don’t wanna hear nothing about it

[@HakeemTheDream616]

Kobe might've worked harder...

[@HakeemTheDream616]

@jay das MJ's own trainer said he did

[@vincentvangogh9258]

Today: Michael Jordan needs to be smarter as an owner. Don't take it personal ya'll.😀

[@nassiglutt6587]

He owns a small market team, can't do just much. Can't do a super team😩🦀

[@chrishandsome4267]

Gonna show this to all 13 year old pink haired bronsexuals

[@carterbilbro4615]

I think you have the wrong impression of LBJ’s fanbase. Most are at least in college by now

[@dontdoit3976]

Kobe worked harder than MJ, because he used MJ as measuring stick, through Tim Grover. LOL

[@phillipschuman4307]

So Roy Williams explains one goal that Michael Jordan did not work hard enough to achieve-- being the greatest player in North Carolina team history. There is a separate Hall of Fame for NCAA basketball. His first year teammate James Worthy was inducted in its inaugural year. His three year teammate Sam Perkins got in about 10 years afterwards. Michael Jordan is still not in that Hall, although it has inducted more than 150 players over more than 15 years. So Jordan is not the greatest ever North Carolina player, and not even in the top 150+ of all time? Apparently, no he is not.

[@xxphactor]

He should be eligible. I thought Jordan had graduated? Just thinking off the cuff here.

[@fightclub6291]

@@xxphactor maybe an Honorary Degree (also off the cuff) but he was a freshman in ‘82 and left after his Jr. year for the nba. On a similar note, I don’t think Davidson retired Curry’s number bc he also didn’t graduate. It seems like a weird rule when I’m sure those 2 guys have given bath tubs of money back to those programs….

[@xxphactor]

@@fightclub6291 Actually Jordan did go back to get his degree. He majored in Geography. LOL

[@fightclub6291]

@@xxphactor hmmm I stand corrected. The fuck? Why?

[@TheWakeup011]

@@fightclub6291 he got an honorary degree.

[@joejordan1259]

These interviews and the sports media make it sound like Michael Jordan is the only player that ever worked hard who accomplished anything who fulfilled his dreams there have been many great NBA players at work just as hard or harder than he has and they're not promoted as much as he was he was the chosen one he was surrounded by very good players in Chicago without those players around him he would not have won all those championships that goes for anybody.

[@da11king]

Silence ! MJ is the 🐐 🤑 😂he brings in money to the media and others

[@jtremaine23]

He had those same Chicago teammates in 1989 & 1990 but they still didn't win it all so it can't just be that.

[@bilalamarumosi8282]

Yea he kinda threw me for a loop when he said nobody worked harder. I'm like how the hell would he know? Kareem kicked more ass throughout his whole basketball career than Mike and it's not even close. Same with Russell.

[@PoliticusRex632]

I would almost consider his opinion valid if it hadn't come after Jordan giving UNC $100 million.

[@jtremaine23]

I doubt it...you would have given the same opinion.

[@TheWakeup011]

Yeah. Roy definitely needs more money.

[@Iconhulk]

Goat? Compared to?

[@magururura1452]

03:08 So a coach accepting a gift from an athlete's parents doesn't raise any questions about the ethics of that coach? It think this gave an unfair advantage to college student MJ over the other kids on his team.