NBA fans are blaming Michael Jordan for the recent behavior displayed by Jayson Tatum. As almost all NBA fans should be aware, Jordan is a 6x NBA champion and widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. Not only did he have an illustrious career on the court, but MJ also managed to grow his business empire to a great extent.
Thanks to his creating and actively promoting the Jordan Brand, Michael became the first NBA star to become a billionaire. Moreover, he has managed to transform his brand radically and has even brought in several current NBA superstars to promote it.
That is where Jayson Tatum comes in. Some fans might already know that Tatum is one of the many athletes with a signature shoe line in the Jordan brand. Although one might assume that being associated with Michael Jordan is a good thing, it has now backfired on Tatum. With that being said, let us take a closer look and find out more.
Fans blame Michael Jordan after spotting Jayson Tatum gambling
Although Michael made quite a name for himself as an NBA legend, there is no denying that his personal life was filled with controversies and obstacles. One aspect of life that MJ found himself intrigued by was gambling. Since the 6x NBA champion was known for his competitive spirit on the court, it also manifested in him taking big risks and making high-stakes bets.
While Jayson Tatum is no Michael Jordan, he is undoubtedly a certified star in the league and has the potential to be a future face of the NBA. However, a recent Instagram story by a well-known rapper called Jack Harlow soon went viral on social media. In the picture that was circulated, fans could see Jayson Tatum gambling at a casino of some kind.
MJ has a bad influence on these players that are signed to his brand, he already has Jayson Tatum hooked on gambling 🤦🏽♂️ pic.twitter.com/1roDxr2bNZ
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) October 2, 2023
Gambling is legal I don’t see an issue as long as u can control it I don’t see a problem
— .. (@jayknowsball4) October 2, 2023
Despite the fact that we have no reason to believe Michael Jordan played a role in Tatum’s decision, fans instantly drew a connection and opined that Jordan’s bad habits were clearly having an impact on Tatum.
Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what prompted or motivated Tatum to try his hand at gambling. Although it isn’t illegal, Tatum should consider taking gambling lightly in order to avoid falling down the same slippery slope that Michael Jordan fell down many years ago.
