Why Did Jordan's Sons SUCK At Basketball?

There’s no denying that Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He did things on the court that almost seemed impossible for the common player.
But have you ever wondered if Jordan’s talent was passed on to his children? Michael has two sons, and both of them played basketball extensively, but neither of them reached the pinnacle of basketball. But why exactly did Jordan’s sons never make the NBA?

[@hoopinghood]

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[@BossItUp911]

bro grab a fresh pair

[@shansmith3675]

You’re getting real disrespectful with your titles on your videos, talking about peoples kids. To put in capital letters that Michael Jordan son suck in CAPITAL letters is disrespectful and cowardly.. I won’t be watching any more of your videos

[@luthervaughn1]

Mike may have been the best player in NBA history, but he sucked as a dad. Probably raised some pussies like Lebron. That's why you'll be seeing the same from his sons.

[@mariogamer8391]

@@shansmith3675 it was in capitals to appeal to the KZbin algorithm. Plus, I don't think that saying some people suck at basketball is SOO disrespectful that it would make you "cowardly", it's just an overexaggerated truth.

[@endonectendo]

@@shansmith3675 cry harder

[@jamalwatson5000]

MJ's so competitive he won't even share his genetics with his sons.

[@vercettii]

Jimmy Butler

[@jamalwatson5000]

@@vercettii it’s funny that both his sons don’t look anything like him and are considerably shorter but Jimmy has both his face and his height

[@stress.relief]

As he should

[@Allensanor]

@@jamalwatson5000 and Anthony edwards

[@lemonwater8479]

Lol Michael Jordan is full of greed and pride those 2 are deadly sins... let's say if his son was actually good like his dad and had the potential to be just as good maybe greater.. Michael Jordan wud take him out some way he's not humble Jordan is a evil man he wud not stand to see his son better dan him.. but as a father u wud wanna see your son do better

[@abrohamlincoln2232]

jimmy butler took away the talent from his brothers

[@pawel118]

Fax😂

[@mertholomy8414]

Lmao

[@mooreindallas1454]

There was enough left for Anthony Edwards though

[@pi_za8214]

@@mooreindallas1454lol

[@boutaba16]

W comment

[@epicon6]

MJ is so competitive he intentionally chose a short and unathletic mother for his sons so they wouldn't stand a chance at repeating or surpassing his success 😂

[@kyhxx]

. 💀-

[@bostonredsox1407]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marka.8535]

You never know with him.

[@ivanvalentin3898]

Those are not his kids lol

[@Crawfish411]

He took it personal

[@DonLee1980]

They didn't suck. People just underestimate how much it takes to get to the NBA level, and how much it takes to then survive at the NBA, and how much it takes to then become a starter, an all-star, and then a legend. MJ was basically a winning lottery ticket. He was much taller than his father or his brother, and him becoming great had a lot with his environment. Absolute zero chance of his sons ever getting the same amount of drive, and skills to do what his dad did.

[@Chad-xs2de]

Exactly what I was going to write.

[@goochipoochie]

He was a selfish person and a garbage father. As simple as that Lebron is a better player than MJ and both his sons will be top class NBA players no doubt about that. He also has a better marriage So it can be done, and far from impossible

[@DonLee1980]

@@goochipoochie lol MJ is likely nowhere as good as a human being, but he’s definitely the goat of bball.

[@lc9245]

@@goochipoochieBronny is not even in the league yet. As has mentioned, getting to the NBA is hard, being successful is harder. Seth is struggling to remain in the league despite being a great shooter.

[@Hook1229]

MJ didn't fed them steroids, cardiac arrest might hurt his well provided sons.. Cougars are good for them😂

[@joeldriver3971]

They both were extremely skilled high school players that were able to go on and play in college. They didn't suck. Very few accomplish what they did in high school.

[@user-dr2ww2jg8o]

They do suck they didn’t make the nba with insane genetics and a billionaire dad

[@Eric-lx8hp]

When the media compares the sons to Michael well they do suck

[@ClassicGaming7]

@@Eric-lx8hp yeah it depends on the perspective you use to look at it

[@weeaboojesus4129]

@@Eric-lx8hp 90% of the nba sucks compared to michael

[@thebestcentaur]

Only thing imma remember about their careers is that they both got bodied by Eric Gordon solo. When I saw that, I knew their days were numbered

[@rose4mvp2012]

They had just enough natural talent to go play D1 at a high level which not a lot of people can say they did but they didn't have that "dog" MJ had to push them to the next level and beyond. They have a hell of a safety net, no matter how their careers panned out at the end of the day they're the sons of an NBA great who's also a billionaire, can't lose in that situation lol.

[@bsp-music5902]

I wouldn’t say that, they could have dedicated all there time to basketball . Sometimes you’re just not good enough.

[@lapirazo6461]

@@bsp-music5902 its the drive that gets them going. Passionfruit is a real thing

[@floydedwards3511]

I agree about the safety net. Outside looking in we all think it’s genetics and talent but with Jordan for a Dad, the work ethic is just not going to be there. Being poor was one of Jordan’s inspirations. His kids were born rich, major difference. Not saying they want be great at something else.

[@bsp-music5902]

@@floydedwards3511 Kobe Bryant, Steph curry, klay thompson, Larry nance jr, Austin rivers all had parents that were in the nba. You would also be surprised how many players came from money. How do you think they afford these travel ball teams and personal trainers? Let’s also look at how many poor basketball players are in the world that don’t make it to the NBA. NBA is a mixture of different backgrounds. Work ethic comes from discipline . Some poor people have it and some don’t. Same with rich. Millions of kids are competing for a small slot.

[@98slime86]

@@bsp-music5902 at the end of the day its a game i can have 50% work ethic towards basketball but 1000% at my job some people view it as a game bc in all reality thats what it is its just the dog mentality like he said bro

[@camc8879]

I can tell you never saw Marcus Jordan play. He was actually a really good player. He was all conference second team as a sophomore. He averaged above 15 points per game in conference USA. You have to love basketball to be rich and want to grind and play. He had fringe NBA/ high level overseas talent.

[@user-cs6up8eq7s]

Yes there has been worse players made it to the NBA

[@aw6686]

solid college player

[@supaman321123]

Playing D1 College Basketball makes you a top 1% player. Being in the NBA makes you top 400 in the world. It's insanely difficult to make it. They did well in hoops.

[@maskina9611]

not top 400 in the world theres many euroleague players that are better than NBA role players

[@garybrown3089]

Jordan’s sons have done him proud. The fact that both are good ballers, is testament to MJ’s impact. I wish them well in their business pursuits.

[@monot00nz]

Marcus is a shady business owner. Don't wish him well lol 🤣

[@garybrown3089]

@@monot00nz What I’ve said, I’ve said. I don’t know that. That’s your verdict.

[@Gesuspiece]

@@garybrown3089 it's a known fact

[@garybrown3089]

@@Gesuspiece I didn’t know it 😳

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

@@monot00nz how is he a shady business owner, what did he do?

[@johnlittle2238]

How did they suck when they both played college basketball that’s an accomplishment within itself

[@hoopinghood]

Well, compared to their father...

[@goodmood7079]

@@hoopinghood dogshit video title, my guy

[@playboymaxim]

@@hoopinghood NOBODY compares to their father lol

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

@@playboymaxim Their skills are way too apart from their father…

[@freshc9240]

@@hoopinghood Ur fr asking why his sons aren't as good as him, MICHAEL JORDAN????? What is wrong with you

[@machineofadream]

The margins are just so small at the highest level. What I mean is: you can be top 2% in the world at a sport and you would look like you sucked compared to any professional. Even many in the top 1% would look like they sucked compared to greats like MJ. His sons don't suck, it's just really hard and rare to be that good.

[@PetarChakarov]

My father is an electrician but I know nothing about electronics.

[@tonywong8134]

Michael Jordan is an enigma in his family. His parents and brothers and sons were never nearly as tall as he was...the tallest was like 5" shorter. They also dint have his giant hands, leaping ability or speed. Its like Jordan took all those physical attributes by himself. And his competitiveness was unmatched and not very heritable.

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

He did have a cousin who was 6’7. Apples don’t fall far from their trees.

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Have you seen his bother Larry dunk? At 5’8, he was quite athletic. I wouldn’t imagine what would happened if Larry grew to 6’5.

[@nihlify]

@@stepheniheozor2311 You realize it's extremally uncommon for the best players in the world have kids that match their ability right?

[@droomzy]

bro his second son is 6'3 & he's 6'6. they're not that far off, maybe their genetics more so favor their mom in height. my dad's 6'1 & I'm a little under that myself but it does happen from time to time genetically

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

@@droomzy Marcus look 6’1.5 to me.

[@elcucuy123]

Only mj would tackle his own son like that 😹

[@hoopinghood]

Right🤣

[@scotthenderson3519]

The was my son.....And I took that personally

[@jonathanpeterson1984]

They didn’t suck, and skill isn’t inherited. They were lucky to be athletic, they were doomed to failure as far a bball was concerned, but they have great lives. In the last 25 years there have only been two other players in the WORLD compared to him. Kobe and lebron. If they enjoyed the game that’s all that matters

[@Ultradude604]

I bet he was 4 years old! The football was a toy size football.

[@raylopez99]

Athletes are less than what, 10% body fat? If they run into you, even accidentally, it feels like running into a brick wall. I'm sure it was something like that rather than father-son rivalry.

[@ShotByCLM]

This video was fire! This page should have way more subs

[@Gravijahz]

Talent isn't genetic. The reason so many sons of basketball players get to where they do at all is they have access to things most children do not: an NBA playing father, his friends, etc. Talent is honestly just an accident. And quite often I think a lot of it as to do with environment. It's randomness. Your brain reacts to your environment in just the right ways to push you. Being athletic isn't going to get you far when everyone you're playing against are also some of the best athletes in the world.

[@beaversroastingbacon1679]

MJ was good at basketball, his mindset is what made him great. Something that doesn’t usually get passed down in gens

[@1vaultdweller]

Also Jordan was a bad teacher and motivator.

[@nonamed56]

he could jump 48 inches because of his mindset. I must not want it badly enough

[@jerinwilliams5798]

@@nonamed56 😂

[@j4genius961]

Stop it, Michael was a GREAT basketball player even genetically speaking, 1 in millions type of great, the mindset was definitely a plus tho.

[@MisterKnowItAll3]

MJ is literally the greatest player ever and you say he was good at basketball? Wtf

[@jimmyexendine9530]

Jordan's sons were unfortunate in a way. The constant comparison to the G.O.A.T hung over them there whole lives. If y'all were comparing them to any ordinary person, nobody would say they "sucked"

[@johnathonjagodzinski4516]

i mean seriously. imagine the pressure on you when your dad is the greatest player to ever step foot on a court

[@skamarfire]

Jeff sucks... I shoot better than both and I'm a brazilian

[@quinn8464]

@@johnathonjagodzinski4516 every hall of fame players child in anyone support has these same expectations. And they were lucky because there was less social media constantly following every game they played like they do now

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Why would you compare to ordinary people? They’re MJ sons.

[@saymyname5942]

@@iishyxvietxboyii1 you're the problem. Just because they're MJ's sons doesn't mean they have to be great at basketball. that's just unneeded pressure

[@PrettyVicious]

People have to understand going to the NBA is such an anomaly. Just because your father went, doesn’t mean you’ll go. Even through nepotism it’s extremely rare for the children to inherit the same talent at a professional level. These men’s are their own men with their own paths. It’s unfair to compare them.

[@MrsDerp-qt8ej]

I played at a camp with one there a long time ago... He was there too. Excellent games.

[@atlien1988]

These guys made it on a college roster. 99% of basketball players don't make it to the NBA. We won back to back titles in High School & our two best players were ranked in the top 100 in the country. Neither of them even came close to playing in the NBA. DeAndre "The Mosquito" Bray went on to have a successful semi-pro & international career, then later signed with Ball Up Basketball. Rashad Chase went on to play college basketball at GA State, then didn't do much after that. I walked on to West GA & was way outta my league. Jordan was 1 of 1. There will never be another Michael Jordan. The fact is they did something that even most HS basketball players couldn't accomplish.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

I'm not expert but if I just look at them, they are not as tall as Michael nor do they have the wing span, which are two important metrics for NBA. So they did not inherit all their genes from their dad, they got some from mom's side. They were built more for baseball, soccer, football. I'm surprised Michael didn't push them into baseball since he also loved that sport.

[@antdjones05]

Respect. Best comment yet

[@vagabond4576]

@@nofurtherwest3474 Average to short people can make it to the NBA. But they gotta play like there no one else like them.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

@@vagabond4576 not if they have a short wingspan. no way.

[@tattie_akembaeyubeh1051]

because of who their father was

[@playboymaxim]

The vast majority of superstar athlete's children do not follow their parents into sports. In fact, I think most athletes prefer it that way. They play the sport so that their children will have many more opportunities in life than they did. They obviously didn't have the drive their father had, and that's fine. They appear to be good young men and I'm sure they will find success without dribbling a basketball

[@heboottoobigforhegotdamnfeet]

Nah I bet they’d be over the moon if their sons were great too. It’s just not as common for ppl from rich backgrounds to do hard things. Not saying it’s impossible but it’s a lot easier to move onto other easier opportunities than grinding to death trying to be the best at whatever

[@kahliljay1074]

@@heboottoobigforhegotdamnfeet I don't know about all that Kobe Bryant's family was wealthy because his father was an NBA player

[@heboottoobigforhegotdamnfeet]

@@kahliljay1074 like I said not as common but not impossible.

[@TheGrandmaMoses]

That's a fine sentiment, but I think believing in it is whishful thinking. Athletes don't play their sport for their children ( they have to seriously start practicing at around age 12, when they haven't even hit puberty yet. So children is the last thing they think about when choosing to try it in sports. ), they play their sport for the recognition, the applause and the money. And last, but not least because it's fun to them and they have given their youth to the game. And when we literally just heard about one of them being an assaulter, why do they exactly appear to be good young men? I do not quite understand that leap of logic. They, to me, seem like privileged men who haven't achieved one goal, so they pivoted to another and with the privilege of their name were able to land jobs in something like the Nike middle management. Most probably taking the job away from someone who is more skilled in 'business' than anyone who played basketball for the last 15 years, every day for hours, could ever be.

[@TheTenCentStory]

I don't think athletes play sports so their families don't have to. That doesn't even make sense.

[@samig9032]

Michael Jordan’s sons were excellent basketball players. The fact that they were not so good as to be in the the NBA (the top 300 in the entire world) does not need to be explained. It is extremely hard to reach the NBA. I’d like to see the guy who made this video on a basketball court.

[@YoungSwaggness]

Great vid 👍🏾

[@lovekeego]

jordan had a different type of work ethic, his kids aren't just gonna naturally have that and he can't really force it on them. expecting the kids of greats to be as great as their predecessor while being in a much better place than they were at the time is silly.

[@lucarodriguez4196]

Marcus prolly could’ve been a 2nd round pick if he kept playing, he really was a good play maker and was improving every year in college.

[@slto91]

I think this proves that what made MJ so great wasn't just his genes but his drive, tenacity, and will. The work he put in day in and day out far outweighs what god-given genes and talent he and his sons inherited

[@JacobParkYusuk]

Being 6'6", having the hand size of a 7 footer, and a 44 inch vertical might have helped a bit too.

[@dallinferguson994]

​@@JacobParkYusukAll genes that they DID NOT, in fact, inherit lol

[@sanitary103]

You’re assuming his sons didn’t work as hard. They may have but sometimes others are just better. It happens.

[@Jab-Cajun91]

So many scenarios I came up with pertaining to Marcus. Two of the schools that recruited him, ASU & Butler, were prominent at the time. ASU just had James Harden go #3 in the 2009 draft and could’ve developed Marcus (along with Jeffrey once he transferred) how they did James. Butler literally went back to back as runner ups for the national championship. Might’ve been coming off the bench as a freshman, but would’ve served better as a sophomore (Jeff would’ve been there, too). Had he gone pro in 2011, he would’ve gotten some good scouting reports of his development. I know his father would’ve taken him and put him in a position to succeed. Nepotism aside, he would’ve had an alley oop in life, but he had to have worked for it. All hypothetical.

[@mercster]

Probably just comes down to drive. "He would’ve had an alley oop in life, but he had to have worked for it."... he has an alley oop already, and at his size/skill level, the NBA would have been incredibly hard, demanding physical and mental work. I'm not saying he's being "lazy" or anything, but running and foundation and having some business interests isn't the same as playing at the highest competitive level in a professional sport. It's ok not to want to devote your life to that. MJ had it in him, many people don't.

[@thekidmojo]

the whole scotties ex wife and jordans son dating is crazy

[@eliezermirandajr6669]

It’s simple, we act as if sons of great men or women in history will magically gain their abilities when really it’s about having the hunger and drive to pursue your goals which makes someone great. Who your parents are have very little to do with it (to not say “nothing”)

[@DwayneIsK1NG]

Bruh, that's wild 😂. Michael was so damn competitive that he tackled his son into a table and gave him 30 stitches 💀. And probably told him to stop being a b***h afterwards 😭

[@randumo24]

I mean, I wasn't surprised at all. MJ is notorious for being an asshole.

[@Jearbearjenkins]

Yeah… shit dad. Why’s that surprising? Most people know Mike isn’t a nice person. Has A LOT of flaws as a human being that conveniently get overlooked

[@marciomaia4020]

Dude the title of this video had me rolling 🤣 😆

[@mushy18100]

This means talent does not always run in the blood. It acquires thru passion, hardwork and perseverance and the love of the game.

[@ELVENEVN]

Maybe if MJ has grand sons they will get the gene. It’s usually skips a generation.

[@xMister.Misterx]

They didn’t need to be NBA players. Their father is also a successful businessman. If they want to follow in his footsteps they have no time limit to do it that way instead.

[@ZIC26]

In comparison to their dad, they didn’t have the killer instinct their dad had to make it all the way to the NBA. They had the talent and skill. They showed bits and pieces of their dad’s game individually. Not many guys can say they played ball in high school and then went on to play ball in college. That is an accomplishment in and of itself. They didn’t necessarily suck. They just didn’t have the same competitive drive to really take their games over the top like their dad did. Jordan was a hyper competitive NBA legend who hated to lose more than he loved to win and that’s part of what made him the player that he was. Neither of his sons seem to have possessed that trait.

[@csnide6702]

exactly..... MJ knew what it was like to be HUNGRY .... the kids never did.

[@YashayahTheAlmighty]

not his real sons

[@Chad-xs2de]

First of all, they weren't born with MJ's freakish physical gifts - 6'6" and giant hands.

[@Dizz1991]

Idk what you’re talking about, Jimmy Butler is 🔥

[@fuddyduddie1205]

I’ve played against professional NBA players and it’s a totally different ballgame frfr. It’s not easy at all to make that level of talent. I lost a 1v1 to Donald Whiteside. 0-11. He didn’t miss one shot, all 3’s in my face. And I’m a defender.

[@Vlabar]

As an adult I played with Jeffrey when he was in middle school. He was really good for a middle school kid but its hard to make the NBA no matter who your dad is.

[@Perc_angle30]

Bro he gave his son an injury that required stitches 😭I understand the competitive spirit but this is just mental at this point 😂

[@ronque23]

Marcus could have had a path to the league had he maintained his trajectory. Could’ve been a solid role player but when you’re not at least 6’5” you need to shoot lights out or completely stop the other teams best player to make it as a role player. Who knows why he stopped.

[@stephencorbitt2752]

He sent a dick pick to a woman and she posted it and he got kicked off the team. This derailed him. Now he's w Larsa Pippen proving he has no dck control again. Isiah Thomas should have been his mentor. He was a decent point guard.

[@J.Crooner]

I believe Jordan's sons did all that was within their powers to become the best basketball players they could be. As far as the NBA is concerned I'm sure they made the decision not to pursue playing in the NBA not because they couldn't get a shot but because they knew that they simply didn't have enough star power to compete at that level. I'm sure Jordan had his son's at all the camps playing with the best prospects from highschool every year to see if they really had what it took to compete and I'm sure they found out a lot of things about the type of talent and skillsets needed to become an NBA player from playing against guys like LeBron James for example. It's no need to lie to yourself and simply take a free ticket to the NBA because of who your dad is if you know in your heart you didn't earn it because you're not the best basketball player for the job. It's no need to risk the embarrassment either of the Jordan brand name. The bottom line is either you have the ability to compete at the necessary high level needed or you can't and if you can't then the best thing to do is to simply leave it alone and continue being a fan of the sport and that's the honest truth.👍😎👌

[@raylopez99]

Also if you have a father's trust fund to fall back on, there's less hunger for money. Just a simple fact, no blame being cast, I'd do (and have done when I inherited a ton of money from a childless relative) the same thing.

[@J.Crooner]

@@raylopez99 I agree with you 💯 They literally can do whatever they want in this world with the snap of a finger so theirs no sense of urgency in anything when #23 is your dad. I'm sure they are doing well and if not then they need to stop listening to the nonsense of Romeo Miller who's literally had the very best of everything and still isn't happy or satisfied.😳

[@raylopez99]

@@J.Crooner Interesting about Romeo Miller being a complainer. Never heard of him but from his Wikipedia entry he seems to have it all. Oh well, some people just hate themselves I guess.

[@J.Crooner]

@@raylopez99 Yes Romeo Miller is the son of legendary Rapper Master P from the No Limit Soldiers Record label and Romeo has had the very best of everything and yet still chooses to exile his father for foolish reasons.

[@YashayahTheAlmighty]

not his real sons

[@Paul-wu7xd]

Jeff was a D2 player at best, but Marcus was legit talented and actually played really well at UCF.

[@brixtonmystery]

MJ sending his son to the ER with 30 stitches while friendly home game of football is the most MJ thing EVER

[@tannerdrake]

Was a UCF season ticket holder during Marcus's time. Really great player that was fun to watch. Definitely thought he was on the border of NBA material. Wasn't the most efficient player with a decent bit of turnovers, but I was surprised to see him disappear, as UCF was slated to still have a really good team (although a small step down) for his senior year.

[@sawyertuide7636]

UCF would’ve been solid if he played but they were sanctioned at around that time due to an ineligible player so not much he could’ve done there with the postseason ban. It fucked them for several seasons as a matter of fact

[@joshnaround_9463]

I feel like they didn’t “suck” the levels they played at put them as being better than most people. It was unlikely that they’d be as good as the man who is arguably the greatest basketball player to ever live

[@rkgsd]

It's a roll of the dice. Dell Curry had Steph Curry and he wound up being better than his dad ever was. MJ's two sons weren't that tall but Marcus had a decent game that would've been good enough to get him drafted. It was all up to him and he changed his mind and wanted a non-sports career.

[@emmanuelenyinwa1443]

Because they are NOT his kids. Even Jordan forced his "wife" Juanita to go to court to prove the paternity. Then he pretty much IGNORED them all their lives. I think he once said he was "too busy" as a RETIRED player to attend their college games.

[@zoradelaney9412]

She wasn't his wife (yet) at the time.......

[@sincityquinn]

Great man doesn’t equal great sons. That’s usually how it goes. No hardship.

[@paulpierre4895]

To much attention lol 😮 😢

[@BadWolve]

You see multiple generations playing professional hockey or soccer regularly....

[@heboottoobigforhegotdamnfeet]

@@BadWolve such as? What all time greats have had all star sons? There’s bunch of father son duos in the nba as well just not all time greats.

[@eternallogic6394]

@@heboottoobigforhegotdamnfeet Ken Griffey Jr and his father

[@proa007]

They were good players in high school and obviously well-schooled in the game of basketball. Their basketball IQ was very strong. Marcus had the right skills and play to get to the NBA, but maybe between his school choice (UCF) and his size (6'2), he was facing a real uphill battle. Fair or not, if he were his dad's size, it probably would have helped grease the wheels a bit. Would he have been as good as or better than his dad even with that? Well, no, but... you don't get many of those to begin with if they're an all-timer or hall of famer. Only modern comparison I can think of right now in any of the big four is Vladimir Guerrero and his son Vlad Jr. Dad's a HOF and one of the best right-handed hitters in the last 30 years. His son, health permitting, is on pace to be better than him, which is pretty damn amazing.

[@octopus8420]

Bs, MJ has quite an average Basketball IQ.

[@turtleislandlac1490]

Marcus had the stats to be considered for the NBA (15.2 ppg as a soph and 13.7 ppg as a junior) but he needed to work on his shooting. He shot only 40% as a soph and 37% as a junior.

[@dariusandrews4490]

Right.. 6'2 ain't gonna cut it in the NBA.. You would need to be astronomically good.. Jordan himself knew this.. His sons knew it.. Plus they can do anything in the world.. They didn't need the NBA

[@quinn8464]

@@dariusandrews4490 6’2 back in those days would have cut it in the NBA they just weren’t that good for the NBA

[@officialdownload4]

@@quinn8464 exactly lol , 6’2 is harder now as average PG are like 6’5 now

[@radar0412]

Wilt, Russell, Jerry, Oscar, Kareem, Magic, Larry, The Doc, Isiah, Hawkeem... I don't remember seeing any of their Sons in the NBA either.

[@Wh4L205]

Hell, they don’t even look like MJ. I think they got their dominant genetics from there mom

[@trayvonallen1484]

It’s called God given talent for a reason that doesn’t get passed down

[@bada89bing34]

Because they didnt have the Mikes length and athleticism and huge hands ( probably the biggest hand size to height ratio in history of the NBA ).People tend to forget that up untill his huge growth spurt Mike was far away from being a top basketball prospect on a highschool level.

[@dubiouswords7851]

Main thing is they lacked the height/length and also probably didn’t have the drive to overcome their limitations. They played division 1 basketball, so they didn’t “suck” in any absolute sense, just weren’t NBA players and had limited chances to be.

[@Slimreaper505]

Imagine if Jordan had a kid with 1 of those old WNBA stars those kids would be insane

[@STORM3SHADOW]

Sometimes, the elite physical genes don't get passed on to these superstar athletes children. We've seen this with many, many other legendary athletes' kids. So for MJ's kids to not reach the levels he did is no knock on them. There's alot of unwarranted pressure put on them. They clearly were not NBA-level talent. I'm sure deep down Michael was disappointed but he's won in every facet of life so he can keep his head high.

[@samsonleung6275]

probably genetics of Juanita mixed in didn't help.

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

They didn’t need to be as good as MJ. They couldn’t even be a bench warmer in the NBA.

[@markferdinandsuarez6902]

The chance to play in the NBA is earned. Not given.

[@playboymaxim]

Bingo

[@infinitymixtapes9562]

I'd disagree, there have been some wild cases of nepotism. The drawback is they usually don't stay long

[@1977TA]

This makes me think of a scene from the 1980 Popeye film starring Robin Williams and Shelly Duvall. After reuniting with his long lost father who denies having a son, Popeye lists things they both have in common including the same corn cob pipe. Popeye’s father tells him “Ya can’t inherit a pipe!” Basically you can’t inherit professional sports skills. Jordan’s sons were not born with a basketball in their hands. They were pushed into playing because that’s what was expected of them.

[@jasonallen3678]

They did better than most of us hoop dreamers,because they made big noise in high school,were o.k in college and always tried their best, so if I was their NBA legend father, then I would be extremely proud..

[@Chuck1699]

If Jordans sons made it on to a COLLEGE basketball team, they are far from sucking.

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Do you know who their father is?

[@Chuck1699]

@@iishyxvietxboyii1 Yeah his name was Michael Jordan. He played for the Pelicans and he was a very underatted player.

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

@@Chuck1699 if your father is Michael Jordan, and you cannot at least make the NBA. You suck at basketball!!!

[@Chuck1699]

@@iishyxvietxboyii1 Yeah I get what your saying, but making a college basketball team is an achivment that most basketball players don't acomplish.

[@klil230]

Food for thought, Lara’s Pippen was 35 in 2009. Just randomly throwing that out there.

[@renaissamcerap5514]

I went to North Central HS and I remember that ESPN game against Loyola that was in the video. MJ was there and his sons got destroyed by Eric Gordon. It wasn’t even close

[@mperformance3502]

They didn’t have the height or physical gifts their dad got. Jordan was 6’6, had huge hands, and broke the vertical jump record at the combine

[@Zexcyfw]

mj son jimmy butler dont suck a basketballl tho

[@bamf6603]

why jimmy butler arent jimmy jordan tho?

[@RebirthRavenIX]

@@bamf6603 he changed his name

[@maxdx8684]

When you don't have to make it even if you got the skills the will power isn't there to carry you through

[@chrisbearce2481]

Being competitive and putting in the work are two different things, the movie Space Jam at the very beginning when you see young Michael Jordan shooting over and over again, that's real Mike he put in the effort to a level that no one ever has, his kids did not

[@tobyncummins]

They had absolutely no reason to need to become good basketball players and every reason to just avoid it.

[@sebastianhutton3176]

Ngl you threw me off hard when you said when we hit 1,000 subs. Your content is on par with hoops digest and BBALLBREAKDOWN

[@hoopinghood]

Thanks mate, hugely appreciated

[@justinoleary911]

Being born into extreme wealth is a massive disadvantage if you’re looking to make something of yourself in life. Imagine learning you have to do absolutely nothing to have all your dreams come true as a 5 year old

[@andrewward5891]

Yeah that’s true for a lot of rich kids. I knew one guy whose family name is on a lot of grocery store items. He was in his mid 20s and had never had a job or went to college. He played in a band (not very well), lived in one of dad’s mansions, and lived off his trust fund. I remember him complaining that his latest stepmom (who was only a few years older than him) was trying to get him to move out and buy his own place with his trust fund.

[@ruminantdastellar7740]

Quite interesting the way in which the genes of the Jordan family works, the physical and athletic characteristics of Jordan, are present in his family yet, they're an event that rarely occurs, like MJ's cousin who was around 6'7. Jordan's huge hands and athleticism are also shared by some of his relatives, I think it's extremely likely they the Jordan family eventually produces a good physical and mental player by hit, like spontaneously.

[@mr.mclovin396]

Imagine mj being your father, that means he's your biggest critic. Heck if his teammates almost gave up playing with him, imagine his sons who's aching for his approval.

[@williamj.stockich]

The pro record shows his competitiveness didn't win a championship without Phil Jackson.

[@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536]

It definitely affected Jeffrey more as he's struggled in life a little more. Marcus is probably his father's favorite son, which made it all the more harder for Jeff.

[@Jearbearjenkins]

MJ’s definitely not a good dad. It’s well known that he isn’t a nice person either. Feel bad for his kids. If he was a good dad he’d never push his kids down the basketball route

[@EbonySeraphim]

Jordan was never a good teacher if he had “authority” over you. We get it now: Kwame Brown wasn’t a “bust” because he had no talent; he simply wasn’t taught in a way that made any damn sense. Kobe wasn’t taught by MJ in the same sense. They were competitors and one was older and more established, but Kobe didn’t have to “cooperate” with MJ in any way.

[@TheSilentOnePG]

1000th subscriber 🥂

[@Franz19970]

My dad was an architect, but I had no talent as an architect. Sometimes kids don't have the same skills or interests as their parents

[@chun-bonntang5391]

His sons didnt suck but because they were not elite/outstanding enough, they probably were advised rather not to join the nba. Why? Because the media would target them everytime and compare them to their father which would surely be a tremendous mental pressure on them and not able to enjoy the game of basketball anymore.

[@heboottoobigforhegotdamnfeet]

Nah they just weren’t good enough. Look at how well his son Jimmy Butler has done

[@dominiqueclarke1927]

One of MJ's sons did make the NBA. His name is Jimmy Butler. Obviously took his mothers name lol.

[@fredator76]

His son is playing for the Miami heat...

[@qhrice]

short answer, they’re not michael jordan.

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

There’s only one Michael Jordan.

[@That_Guy2424]

They didn’t “suck” college players are top 1%

[@splashnskillz37]

Not every NBA player's son turn out to be a Kobe Bryant and/or a Stephen Curry

[@RojoTrueShinobi]

They said when Alexander The Great had sons they did not delve into conquest or war like their father did, they instead became honored scholars, it didn’t mean they weren’t fierce warriors by themselves but they knew better than to try and follow their fathers legacy and instead spent time developing their own Many kin and children of great figures and talented individuals usually try to find their own thing in life

[@splintercell0075]

Brent Barry is the greatest son of a nba hall of Famer at the moment. 6 foot 7, 40 inch vert, good 3pt shot to have a decent career in the NBA. I only remember him because he was on the post dynasty bulls .

[@Izeezus]

Gary Payton II

[@Real843BabySkii]

He ain’t have no fucking 40 inch vert just cause he won the dunk contest lmfaooo stop

[@Real843BabySkii]

He’s not even top 5 tf and he was on the bulls for one season in 99

[@Real843BabySkii]

Curry , Klay , Wiggins , Kevin Love , hell even Luke Walton had better careers than Brent delete this comment 😂😂😂😂

[@splintercell0075]

@@Real843BabySkii I see you getting emotional, Dell Curry and the rest of those Fathers didn't sniff the Hall of Fame. Sabonas could've been used, he was decent at best in the NBA.

[@changkwangoh]

Fun fact: Magic’s second son can ball too.

[@brase2018]

Pause

[@mattsuya7620]

The title is wrong, Jimmy Butler is amazing.

[@idonthavemonkey]

They didn't suck at basketball. They both played D1 in college, and Jeff got a scholarship. You have to be really good to do that.

[@ten0785]

If anybody knows Jordans story they would know Jordan sucked lmao. He didn't even make HS team. Jordan was created through hard work lol that's it that's all. The mindset. His kids didn't have his same mindset that's all that set them back from being great at basketball

[@shawnerr7417]

bingo you figured it out

[@100navat]

He made the team, just not VARSITY as a freshman. He had dominant high school career though

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Jordan didn’t come from an athletic family. None of his bothers and sisters are over 5’9.

[@williamj.stockich]

Exactly! It's his mindset that won the Wizards all those championships.

[@synexthebarbarian8006]

They should have played a different sport

[@rla9889]

You don't go to college and play ball for a D1 school if you suck.

[@InfinityForever-is1yh]

Marcus didn't want that pressure, but if was me I'd just tell them I'm not my dad, and played his game which was decent. But I feel him though.

[@9avarice]

Only people that never played think that a person who played at the college level "sucked".

[@adamsimon8220]

They didn’t suck.-it’s just hard to make it whoever you are. Plus, it’s also hard to develop Michael size, not to mention be blessed his athleticism (especially, that superhuman first step he had during his first five or so years).

[@grega8875]

“Al mer mayder’? Lol

[@dgw4049]

The real question is how did both mjs sons end up left handed?

[@ivanvalentin3898]

They aren't his kids. Look at those guys. Nothing of MJ

[@tonyl6520]

Because the NBA didn't change the rules for them like there daddy.

[@greatnesstherapper8296]

Just because you didn’t make the NBA doesn’t mean you “Suck” at Basketball💯

[@dsfddsgh]

To answer the question in the title it's the same reason that Secretariat's children never were as good as their daddy Secretariat was a once in a lifetime horse who still holds the track records for all 3 triple crown races which is going on 50 years this triple crown season.

[@jakestar121]

wdym his sons suck? Jimmy Butler’s killing it these playoffs 🔥🔥🔥

[@DRMZBeatz]

Giving your son 10 stitches for fun is crazy