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Topics: Michael Jordan, Steph Curry , Golf, NBA, Basketball
Nasir Jabbar
Topics: Michael Jordan, Steph Curry , Golf, NBA, Basketball
Michael Jordan has named the one sportsperson he is 'scared' of - and it's just about the last person you'd expect him to name.
Jordan is renowned as one of the greatest sportspeople in history as a result of his exploits in the NBA.
During his 15 seasons, he was a six-time NBA champion, won six Finals MVP awards and was an NBA All-Star on 14 different occasions.
In 2020, he was the main subject of Netflix's 'The Last Dance' documentary, which is mainly centred around Jordan's successful final season at the Chicago Bulls in 1997/98.
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He was integral in growing the sport, and he was one of the most feared sportspeople in the world on the court.
Off the court, though, Jordan made the surprising revelation in an interview with Golden State Warriors icon Steph Curry that he was afraid of one sportsperson.
It was during a discussion about the pair's love of golf that he revealed the player's name - five-time golf ranking event winner Ian Poulter.
Poulter, who is nicknamed 'The Postman', has won 17 tournaments as a professional, and has represented Europe at the Ryder Cup on seven occasions.
The 48-year-old, who now plays on the LIV Golf tour, is also an Arsenal fan.
Jordan joked: "I'm not scared of anybody but Ian Poulter. I used to go and watch him all the time.
"If I'm in any of his matches, or walking down, he finds me after he makes a good putt. And it's like, 'Man, I didn't do anything. I like you, I support you'."
He continued: "I stay away from him when I'm walking. I won't go watch him."
As you may have guessed, Jordan is a regular golf player, and has regularly played with American star Rickie Fowler in the past.
Speaking on an episode of 'Slow News Day', Fowler explained that Jordan helped him to improve his game.
He said: "I think it's very beneficial for me.
"One, you're playing against MJ, one of the most clutch guys there is.
"He's good, especially when you get him around the greens and putting. He'll putt anyone, straight up."