March 26, 2024, 4:08pm ESTBy Sami Haider

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“Helped Pay for My First Car”: Justin Thomas Recounts Golf Game Against Michael Jordan With Stakes Big Enough to “Freak Out” Anyone (Image Source: GettyImages)
 

NBA legend Michael Jordan is one of the greatest to ever play the game, he has been known for his big game clutches and his big betting stakes. Justin Thomas recently recalled an incident where he golfed with MJ for stakes that would have freaked out anyone.

Jordan is not unfamiliar with betting, he has been the protagonist of many stories talked across the media. Recently Ryan Whitney also revealed an incident where he golfed with the former Bulls star and was taken aback by his fierce competitiveness.

Justin Thomas details his golf game against Michael Jordan

Former professional golfer Justin Thomas recently appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and told an interesting story involving the NBA legend Michael Jordan. Thomas recalled that MJ used to come to the Kentucky Derby and ring up fellow baller Junior Bridgeman for a golf game. Thomas’s father Mike was the head professional at the course where MJ used to play.

For the starting few years, Thomas was the caddie for the group. However, in the third year, MJ asked Thomas to bring his clubs and play as his partner for the last seven holes. He revealed that Jordan knew about Thomas playing gold but was not aware of his abilities.

“I made four birdies in seven holes and helped pay for my first car,” said Thomas. He revealed that there were stakes involved in the game and he did not know about them. The Bulls star had told everyone to remain silent to not freak the future professional golfer out. Justin ended up winning the bet and used the money to buy his first car.

Jordan’s golf story involving NHL player

Michael Jordan is an insanely competitive person and he has openly admitted it. For him, his competitiveness is like an addiction that drives him to reach for father heights. Even after retirement, MJ hasn’t been able to get rid of it. Recently NHL player Ryan Whitney revealed an incident where he experienced this competitive monster firsthand.

Whitney revealed that Jordan had gone golfing one day. In usual Jordan fashion, there were also bets and stakes involved. However, the former Bulls star did not cut the NHL player slack, instead, Whitney had to endure some trash-talk as well. Whitney revealed that he lost the best paid 10 grand and left quietly.

What do you think of Justin Thomas’ story involving Michael Jordan? What do you think of Ryan Whitney’s tale about MJ? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.

Kansas City Chiefs Have Made A Decision On Harrison Butker’s Future With The Team Following His Controversial Comments

Harrison Butker among Chiefs teammates (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Kansas City Chiefs appear to have made a decision on Harrison Butker following some of his comments earlier this month.

The three-time Super Bowl-winning kicker has been under intense scrutiny since his speech at Benedictine College’s commencement ceremony, with some people considering it controversial, divisive, and hateful.

The Chiefs star slammed Pride Month, branding it a sin, took shots against birth control, and had some shade for the transgender community.

But what he had to say about women and employment is what rubbed most of his detractors the wrong way.

“I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic lies told to you,” Harrison said. “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world. I can tell you that my beautiful wife Isabelle would be the first to say her life truly started when she started living her vocation as a wife and as a mother.”

However, while the Chiefs might not necessarily agree with the player, they are sticking by him.