Kwame Brown and his horrible past with Michael Jordan in the Wizards: "That son of a b**** slapped me on the back of the neck"

The player had an unremarkable time with the capital team after being selected as the number 1 pick in the NBA Draft 2001

Juan López | 23 Sep 2024 | 11:00
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Kwame Brown and Michael Jordan on the Wizards.
Kwame Brown and Michael Jordan on the Wizards.

In the 2001 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards made a decision that would later become one of the most criticized in professional basketball history: selecting Kwame Brown as the number 1 pick. At that time, Brown was seen as a young prospect with a bright future in the NBA, but his career fell far short of expectations. His time in the league was marked by struggles to adapt, injuries, and immense pressure, especially from one of basketball's most influential figures: Michael Jordan.

Brown, who was coached and played alongside Jordan on the Wizards, has not stayed silent about his experience. In a recent statement, he made it clear that he does not hold admiration for the six-time NBA champion and legendary Chicago Bulls player, openly stating:

"No, I'm not a fan of MJ. Listen, I have no reason to be a fan of MJ. That [expletive] slapped me upside the head one day. But me, I have no reason – no reason at all. I just saw the work and dedication."

These words reflect a mix of resentment and respect. Brown doesn't shy away from expressing his discontent with how he was treated by Jordan during his time with the Wizards, yet he also acknowledges the incredible level of commitment and work ethic he witnessed.

Kwame goes on to describe Jordan's impressive discipline, even at his age back then:

"This old [expletive] is getting up at 39. He never cheated the game, whatever. The Breakfast Club was real. I joined the Breakfast Club 'cause I couldn't believe it. There's no way this old [expletive], after being up all night gambling, there's no way he's in here at 6 o'clock. That [expletive] was already in the weight room lifting weights at 5:45. He's a machine. I couldn't believe it. Every morning, he's like that. No matter what, he never cheated the game."

 

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