Michael Jordan on the pressure of being a role model in 1990: "A mistake for me is much more critical than a normal mistake by any person" (© RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports) Nicole Ganglani ...

Michael Jordan reveals the burden of fame."It's a heavy burden because they expect you to be the most perfect human being that you can be, and for a while, I certainly tried to do that. I tried to ...

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Michael Jordan shared why dealing with fame was difficult after fans chased him on the streets: "I can’t just move around" originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Even though I do it (be a role model) because people expect me to do it (but) it's tough to be in a situation where any mistake that you do can be magnified 10 times," Jordan said. "I do resent that.

I think the media and the public has put me on a pedestal to a point where I'm a role model. I have to live up to that and that's a different challenge in life," Jordan added.

Michael Jordan explains why being a role model nearly broke him: "They expect you to be the most perfect human being" (© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) Arjun Julka Fri, Jun 20, 2025 · ...

Michael Jordan shared why Muhammad Ali was his role model off the court: "My ultimate goal is to be viewed as a person" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Michael Jordan 's journey to ...