The first time I spoke with the G.O.A.T. was just over 20 years ago. I had seen Michael Jordan before on a basketball court and a baseball field, but never had been in a position to talk with him. It was in the last moments of evening, at a back entrance to the now closed … Read more
The text message illuminated my previously still phone and I almost couldn’t believe my eyes. It was an image. James R. Jordan, Michael Jordan’s older brother, standing in the tunnel at Time Warner Cable Arena (Home of the Charlotte Hornets), smiling and holding one of my mevsMJ.com shirts. A grin too large for my face … Read more
I had just realized a dream of mine by testing my skills against my first active NBA player, something that when I reflect on where I started with this journey, seems rather surreal.
Rodney on the other hand, a little over a month ago, finished his rookie season in the NBA and finished it strong, being named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for April.
Sitting near the end of the wooden bleacher just off to the side of the court, he turned to me after our game with effort still apparent on his shirt and brow, and implored, “We’ve got to stop lying. We’ve got the tell the truth. It’s the only way that we can truly help people.”
The sincerity and urgency of the words that former NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson shared, swept over me and the rest of the gymnasium.
Before our third game of 1-on-1 Saturday afternoon, former NBA great Chucky Atkins told me, “My goal is to hold you under 6 points this game.” I replied, “My goal is to get 15,” to which he shot back with one eyebrow raised, “Well, that’s not gonna happen!”
I handed him the ball, crouched down on defense and said, “You gotta dream big!”
Then Michael Jordan took it to a place that I’VE ONLY DREAMED ABOUT! “mevsMJ.com, huh?” an engaged Jordan shot my way, as he got back in his cart. Now smiling, I replied, “What do you think?” “You Won’t Win! You Won’t Win!,” he quipped with a smile. Living the dream, I eagerly asked, “When can we play!?” “Anytime!” a playful Jordan fired back!
Since the day I began really playing basketball, some 23 years ago, I’ve dreamed of walking onto a basketball court, lacing up my Jordans and matching up against one of the World’s best – an NBA Player. On Friday, January 17th, that lifelong Dream came true when I went head-to-head with NBA Champion, DeShawn Stevenson! … Read more
On Friday, the 20th day of December 2013, Anything Is Possible with Faith & Hard Work, was proven once again as I spent the morning on a basketball court with Orlando Magic Legend, Nick Anderson! For over two hours, the man that has created so many memories for fans over his career in college and the … Read more
3 time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan’s teammate, Toni Kukoc, sent me a message about my journey to play Michael Jordan!
Last year around this time, I had just made my way over to Michael Jordan, shook his hand and told him about mevsMJ.com. It was an amazing moment – a HUGE step in this journey – and it had taken place at the 2012 Charlotte Bobcats Fantasy Camp! I had hoped that there would be … Read more
The USA Today asked eight of the top high school players in the country, all in attendance for Saturday’s Jordan Brand Classic, what they thought the final score would be if they played MJ 1-on-1. Three of the eight ACTUALLY SAID THAT THEY WOULD WIN against MJ in his PRIME! Which got me to thinking…. … Read more
I’ve known when Michael’s birthday is for most of my life. Maybe it was all of the books and magazines I read about him when I was a kid. Maybe it was the back of the basketball cards. Maybe it was because he’s the reason I play ball. He’s the reason there is a mevsMJ.com.
