Horace Grant Debunks Michael Jordan Gambling Suspension Rumors
Horace Grant refuted rumors that Michael Jordan was suspended for gambling, attributing Jordan's 1993 retirement to grief after his father's death.Summary
Former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant recently debunked long-standing rumors that Michael Jordan was secretly suspended by the NBA for gambling. Speaking on the 'All The Smoke' podcast, Grant stated that there was no talk of a suspension at the time, and Jordan’s abrupt retirement in 1993 was due to the trauma of losing his father. Grant explained that Jordan “just wanted to get away” and pursue his dream of playing baseball. While Jordan has admitted to a gambling habit, describing it as a vice and a source of regret, Grant insists that gambling was never discussed as a reason for Jordan’s departure from basketball. The Bulls continued to compete without Jordan, led by Scottie Pippen, but ultimately fell short of another championship. Jordan’s father, James Jordan, was tragically killed in 1993, an event Michael described as a “dark period” in his life.
(Source：Heavy.)