Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy’s divorce did not come as a surprise, as their messy relationship was already making headlines. However, it is undeniable that the divorce was hard for the Jordan family. In an interview posted three years after their divorce, Michael opened up about breaking the news to their children.
Their 17-year-long marriage ended with an expensive divorce settlement and the high-profile drama that followed them. Things were already not going well between the two as Vanoy filed for divorce in 2002, however, she withdrew that. The two met shortly after MJ made his debut in the NBA, and were indeed a powerful couple together.
In an exclusive interview about Michael’s firstborn Jeffrey Jordan joining the University of Illinois. Notably, on academic scholarship. His Airness was asked as to how hard it was for him to tell Jeffrey about the divorce. To which, he responded, “It was but you know he was very mature about it”. Jeffrey who was 18 years old at the time showed maturity.
Michael and Juanita got married in 1989, whereas, Jeffrey was born a year before this. It has been revealed that MJ made a special request to keep the news a secret since he likely feared fans’ reaction. They welcomed two more children after Jeffrey, namely, Marcus Jordan and Jasmine Jordan.
Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy used to communicate every day for the sake of their children
In the interview, Michael Jordan also gave insights into his relationship dynamics with Juanita Vanoy after the divorce. He revealed that both of them communicated often for the sake of their three children and are on the same page. In Jordan’s own words, “The thing with his mom and I is that we’re on the same page when it came to that. Our kids came first and we still communicate each and every day.”
It is undeniable that they have parented them well, even though, Michael spent less time at home and more on the hardwood. However, it appears like, he learned his lesson. Furthermore, this is not the only lesson that His Airness learned from his marriage with Juanita. After paying a hefty amount to her as a divorce settlement, Michael made sure to protect his money when he married Yvette Prieto.
The Bulls’ star signed a prenuptial agreement with Prieto which had some of the most surprising details. He has also kept his relationship with her and the children away from the spotlight. The two recently crossed a decade together and have twins together. Their marriage seems to be going well and they have not been involved in any controversies yet.Furthermore, even though Michael last played two decades ago, he remains in the headlines. The legacy that he has left behind is undeniable. He revolutionized basketball as well as the sneakers game worldwide and continues to be the face of the NBA. Notably, Even the greatest player in history found it hard to disclose the news of divorce to his children.