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With the values of NBA franchises exploding, Michael Jordan is now a billionaire.
He's known as one of the most competitive people to ever step onto a basketball court, and now he's channeling that drive into his business ventures.
He's still talking trash, challenging guys half his age to one-on-one games, and throwing down cash on the golf course.
At this point, it's clear that his primal desire to beat people wasn't limited to hoops.
He punched Bulls teammate Steve Kerr in the face during a scrimmage.
Kerr said he talked back to MJ during training camp, and then:
"He punched me in the face…It was one of the best things that ever happened for me. I needed to stand up and go back at him. I think I earned some respect. But, we have a great relationship ever since…you gotta prove it and then once you prove it, you're fine."
Source: Dan Patrick Show
He made a $500 bet that he could hit the green with a fan at a charity golf event in 2011, and won.
He destroyed top high school prospect O.J. Mayo in a pickup game at age 43.
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