Michael Jordan Refused To Sign An Autograph For A Kid, While Mike Tyson Gladly Did It

Michael Jordan had no interest in signing an autograph for a kid but Mike Tyson agreed to do it.

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Michael Jordan is being called out on social media for refusing to sign an autograph for a fan. A clip has gone viral on Instagram, which shows Jordan ignoring a request for an autograph, while Mike Tyson agreed to sign for quite a few of his fans. 

I can’t say I am all that surprised by that. If you go up to Jordan to ask for an autograph, you better be prepared to get disappointed, as the chances of him agreeing are next to none. This was hardly the first time we had seen him turn down an autograph request. 

As for Tyson, the fans are fortunate they didn’t make this request when the boxing icon was younger. Tyson admitted that at the height of his boxing career, he would punch people who asked him for an autograph in their face. He claimed he was a mess at that point, but things have changed now. Tyson has mellowed a lot, and so I wasn’t surprised he agreed to sign.


Michael Jordan Doesn’t Sign Autographs Because Of His Contract With Upper Deck

Jordan has never been the type to mingle with his fans in any way and prefers to keep them at a distance. He does not come across as a people person either, so you’d assume that to be the reason why he won’t sign autographs. There’s actually more to it, though. Jordan signed a deal with Upper Deck in 1992, and their president, John Masherah, revealed why the Chicago Bulls icon wouldn’t sign autographs in general.

“He’ll take care of sick kids, kids at camps or whatever,” Masherah told The San Diego Union-Tribune. “But other than Upper Deck, he doesn’t really sign autographs. From a branding standpoint, Michael and his team realized there’s something to be said for making them high end and super limited.”

It’s all business at the end of the day for Jordan. If you want to get authentic memorabilia, merchandise, or anything that Jordan has autographed, you have to shell out the big bucks to get it from Upper Deck. It’s that ruthless business mind of his, which has helped Jordan become a billionaire.

You may not like it, but Jordan has never particularly cared about being viewed as someone who wants to make a lot of money. His Jordan Brand sneakers cost a fortune as well and there has never really been a thought of making them more affordable. Do you want something that is associated with Jordan? Well, then pay up for it.

With how great Jordan was on the court, having won six titles, six Finals MVPs, five MVPs, and 10 scoring titles, you would find people willing to do so as well. While some greats can somewhat be lost to history over time, Jordan’s legend has only grown and it will continue to grow. He is held in higher regard now than when he retired in 2003.

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Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist for Fadeaway World from Mumbai, India. He graduated from Symbiosis International University with a Master of Business specializing in Sports Management in 2020. This educational achievement enables Gautam to apply sophisticated analytical techniques to his incisive coverage of basketball, blending business acumen with sports knowledge.Before joining Fadeaway World in 2022, Gautam honed his journalistic skills at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI, where he covered a range of sports topics with an emphasis on basketball. His passion for the sport was ignited after witnessing the high-octane offense of the Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns. Among the Suns, Shawn Marion stood out to Gautam as an all-time underrated NBA player. Marion’s versatility as a defender and his rebounding prowess, despite being just 6’7”, impressed Gautam immensely. He admired Marion’s finishing ability at the rim and his shooting, despite an unconventional jump shot, believing that Marion’s skill set would have been even more appreciated in today’s NBA.This transformative experience not only deepened his love for basketball but also shaped his approach to sports writing, enabling him to connect with readers through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis.
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