Michael Jordan Reflects on Late Father James 27 Years After His Killing: 'He Was My Rock'

Posted May 15, 2020
Michael Jordan is opening up about the impact his father had on his life. On Sunday, ESPN aired the seventh and eighth episodes of The Last Dance. The recent installments saw Jordan, 57, reflecting on a dark period in his life — the murder of his father, James. "He was my rock," the NBA icon said. "... We were very close. He constantly gave me advice." (People)

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