Michael Jordan and Reggie Miller

Charlotte Hornets owner jordan recently hinted that at age 52 he is able to nevertheless beat all of their staff's existing players. Photo: Reuters

Charlotte Hornets owner jordan recently began debates after he disclosed he usually remains far from challenging their team’s players for fear of demolishing their confidence. The six-time NBA champion utilizing the Chicago Bulls - whom last played in 2003, aided by the Washington Wizards - candidly stated in a current meeting that even at age 52 he could however beat any of the people regarding Hornets roster.

That boast received an interesting proposition from Reggie Miller, age 49, one of Jordan's fiercest competitors. The retired Indiana Pacers sharpshooter - today a basketball commentator - recently challenged Jordan to an agreeable one-on-one online game during a guest look on “The Dan Patrick Show.” Miller started the discussion by naming a number of the players regarding the Hornets roster he thinks Jordan can beat in a race to 10 things - citing Cody Zeller, Lance Stephenson and Marvin Williams. Miller also named some current people just who he could possibly overcome, but backtracked on various - such Matthew Dellavedova, James Jones and Shawn Livingston.

The meeting turned interesting when Patrick requested Miller, who's number 2 all-time generally in most three-point industry goals made, if he could overcome Jordan in a-game of one-of-one. “There’s a lot of bad blood right here, ” Miller informed Patrick. “And, i've many pent-up difficulties with MJ. Therefore would all probably visited a head. Therefore, take it on. CARRY IT in!”

Miller recalled a Bulls-Pacers online game where Pacers led at halftime, with Miller having scored more points than Jordan. That prompted some trash-talking by Miller toward Jordan. However in the 2nd one half, Miller scored only two points and Jordan completed the overall game with 44 points. “Never communicate with the Black Jesus that way, ” Jordan told Miller afterward.