In the latest TV appearance, Youngmisuk talks about the unforgettable encounter. The then five-year Brunson was offered a chance by Michael Jordan to sign his Wizards’ jersey back in the twilight of his career, but he rejected it.
On the Monday edition of the Worldwide Leader’s “NBA Today” ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk shared the humorous moment when five-year-old Brunson rejected Jordan’s autograph.
He said on the show,
Jalen Brunson doesn’t know who Michael Jordan is and said, ‘No, you’ll ruin the jersey.’”
On NBA Today on Monday, Youngmisuk narrated, that he recalled writing an article that included asking the stars of the modern NBA about their introduction to Jordan.
Brunson’s father Rick, the head coach at Camden High School in New Jersey at that time, was one of the people Youngmisuk interviewed.
It seems he recalled a Jordan-starring story from His Airness’ last playing days with the Washington Wizards, one that also includes the five-year-old Jalen.
Youngmisuk said to his co-stars Malika Andrews and Marc Spears,
Rick Brunson took him into the locker room, (and) introduced him to Patrick Ewing, and Patrick Ewing said ‘Hey, do you want Michael Jordan to autograph that jersey?’ Michael comes over and says, ‘Do you want me to autograph that jersey?”
Youngmisuk concluded,
Obviously, to this day, (Jalen) still regrets that, but yes, he did turn down the GOAT.
basketball coach Andy Enfield provided an update on Bronny James, stating that the highly touted freshman is “doing very well.” However, the team conducted its first practice of the season without James.
On Monday, Bronny James, who is set to turn 19 next week, was not present with the team, and Coach Enfield did not provide details regarding his potential return. James succumbed momentarily to a cardiac arrest during a workout session on July 24, raising concerns about his health.
Enfield shared, “Bronny’s doing very well, but we just can’t comment on anything medically. He’s going to class and doing extremely well in school, and we’re really excited for him.”
The incident took place while the team was working out at the University of Southern California. The 18-year-old was immediately hospitalized. Following thorough medical examinations, it was determined that James had suffered from a congenital heart defect, as confirmed by a spokesperson for LeBron James’ family:
“The probable cause of Mr. James’ sudden cardiac has been identified. It is an anatomically and functionally significant Congenital Heart Defect which can and will be treated
