Those Jordan kids ... wow

Something's not right with those kids, and I'm talking about both of Michael Jordan's basketball-playing kids.

One of them, Jeffrey, turned down offers to play at small schools, where he could have actually played, to go to Illinois, where he couldn't. In other words, he chose to play in his father's shadow at a school where he couldn't play at all. And then he quit the team in June, only to decide last month that he wants to come back and (not) play after all. The kid's a mess, and he hasn't made a smart decision yet.

And he's the one I like.

This other Jordan kid, Marcus? I can't stand him. He's the kid who went to Central Florida, a school that has an adidas contract, and refused to wear adidas. He wants to wear Daddy's shoes, to which I'd say this: If wearing Daddy's shoes is that important, then pick a school that has a contract with them.

But no. Marcus Jordan insists on wearing Daddy's shoes at an adidas school, and that petulance has cost UCF an enormous shoe deal with adidas, which isn't about to be jerked around by a teenager with an overblown sense of entitlement. Good for adidas. Too bad for UCF. Shame on Marcus Jordan.

And nice job, Michael.

"The kid's a mess, and he hasn't made a smart decision yet."

One of the most ridiculous statements I've ever read. He's a mess because he chose to play at his dream school instead of playing at some small college that he has apathetic feelings towards? It's called striving to achieve something you want...I bet you absolutely despise the movie "Rudy" and think he was a total dingbat for not playing DIII football. Anyways, with Illinois PG issues, he might just play a major role this year. Honestly I respect the kid a lot, because I've seen him put up with "daddy's better" chants and work his butt off in a walk-on role.

As far as him quitting, then coming back...he originally thought he wanted to focus on school. He tried it and found he was just left with empty time and missed playing with the team. WOW what a dumb decision! It's his life, and nobody involved has a problem with his choices...why do you?

cutngrass Reputation: 90 Level: All-Star Since: Oct 7, 2006	Posted on: November 5, 2009 9:41 am Score: 46 Is this a blogg entry? Like Jack Buck once said, "I can't believe what my eyes just saw, GO CRAZY GO CRAZY". Or something like that anyway! [ Reply to Comment ]
TrinityRules Reputation: 79 Level: Pro Since: Feb 10, 2009	Posted on: November 5, 2009 9:57 am Score: -11 Those Jordan kids ... wow ARE YOU KIDDING...THIS IS A JOKE RIGHT!!!!!..YOU GET PAID FOR THIS? [ Reply to Comment ]
SCwiseguy Reputation: 78 Level: Pro Since: May 15, 2009	Posted on: November 5, 2009 10:41 am Score: 131 Those Jordan kids ... wow Sorry Doyel. You act like you really know these kids. You talk like they're your neighbors annoying, bratty kids. You need to get your facts straight. Let's talk about Jeffrey first. He decided to walk-on rather than take a scholarship to Valpo. Kids choose to walk-on all the time, in all sports. They want to compete at a higher level. Where's the crime in that? His minutes increased alot from his FR. year to his So. year. He played way more than your typical walk-on in basketball. He's respected by his teammates. His coaches love his work ethic. He was welcomed back after he left, and it had nothing to do with who his dad is. As for Marcus, how can you not stand a kid you do not know? UCF assured him when he signed that it would not be problem for him to wear Air Jordans. Who's to blame for that? Just a senseless and baseless blog by you. [ Reply to Comment ]
dudigits Reputation: 3 Level: Amateur Since: Nov 5, 2009	Posted on: November 5, 2009 10:53 am Score: 90 Those Jordan kids ... wow For anyone who is blaming this on UCF or the Jordan family, I would dig a little deeper and look at some of the previous facts and articles. During the recruiting process, UCF meet with the Adidas rep and told them of the possibility of Michael Jordan's son may be coming here and him wearing Jordan shoes was a big deal to him. The Adidas rep signed off on it. After Jordan committed, the higher ups at Adidas said they were not going to allow the exception even the they knew the rep told UCF they could. Adidas also allowed it in the past for a UCF running back who said Adidas just did not fit his feet right. The only Adidas is doing that is because who he is. If this is a John Doe, there is no issue. Marcus went as far as to wear white shoes so the logo would not show and black and white Adidas ankle wraps to still highlight Adidas. [ Reply to Comment ]
badassack Reputation: 92 Level: All-Star Since: Dec 9, 2008	Posted on: November 5, 2009 11:13 am Score: 100 Those Jordan kids ... wow Well hopefully your kids won't get harrassed for wearing their timberlands to basketball practice. They probably don't care what the water boy's wear anyway. Oh and if you think this qualifies as a personal attack just read Duhoyes story about the Jordan kids. Fairs fair. [ Reply to Comment ]
mastertim Reputation: 95 Level: Superstar Since: Feb 4, 2008	Posted on: November 5, 2009 11:28 am Score: 120 Those Jordan kids ... wow "The kid's a mess, and he hasn't made a smart decision yet." One of the most ridiculous statements I've ever read. He's a mess because he chose to play at his dream school instead of playing at some small college that he has apathetic feelings towards? It's called striving to achieve something you want...I bet you absolutely despise the movie "Rudy" and think he was a total dingbat for not playing DIII football. Anyways, with Illinois PG issues, he might just play a major role this year. Honestly I respect the kid a lot, because I've seen him put up with "daddy's better" chants and work his butt off in a walk-on role. As far as him quitting, then coming back...he originally thought he wanted to focus on school. He tried it and found he was just left with empty time and missed playing with the team. WOW what a dumb decision! It's his life, and nobody involved has a problem with his choices...why do you? [ Reply to Comment ]
Epur81 Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Jul 24, 2009	Posted on: November 5, 2009 11:37 am Score: 88 Those Jordan kids ... wow Let me guess...your editor called you and Parrish into his (her?) office and said, "Pro/Con pieces on Jordan's kid and UCF. Decide amongst yourselves." You turned to Parrish and - recognizing him as your daddy - prostrated yoruself before him and begged for the 'pro' piece. You were denied and now we get this tripe. I don't blame you Doyle...I blame your parents for letting you out of the basement. [ Reply to Comment ]
sportsdvl Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Aug 21, 2006	Posted on: November 5, 2009 12:17 pm Score: 99 Those Jordan kids ... wow Doyel hit the nail on the head (rare occurance, I know). Marcus shouldn't have gone to UCF if he didn't want to wear the shoes they are contractually obligated to wear at UCF! What a spoiled little brat. I don't care that half of daddy's money came from NIKE! You accepted a scholarship to UCF and they wear Adidas! Of course, MJ is famous for it only being about him so why should his kids be any different. [ Reply to Comment ]
HotelCowboy Reputation: 96 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 14, 2008	Posted on: November 5, 2009 12:22 pm Score: 99 Those Jordan kids ... wow I second the guy that asked how you get paid to write this crap. I realize you are a columnist and as such exempt from being a real journalist that produces fact based articles, but spewing verbal diarreha on a couple of kids you know little to nothing about in a petulant little blog entry is pretty specious. [ Reply to Comment ]
nolongerafan Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 14, 2006	Posted on: November 5, 2009 12:46 pm Score: 83 Those Jordan kids ... wow "And nice job, Michael." ---as if Michael Jordan actually had time to be a parent? When the guy wasn't playing, he was out doing endorsements, or playing charity golf. I bet he did the equivelent of one hour a day parenting. If anything, blame Jordan for his "lack" of parenting, than what he actually did. [ Reply to Comment ]

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