Michael Jordan's Daughter Didn't Understand Why He Was A Big Deal

Michael Jordan's daughter didn't always know why her dad is one of the most famous people in the world.

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Michael Jordan has always been one of the most famous athletes ever but thanks to "The Last Dance," he is getting even more attention than before. People are fascinated by his story and it is becoming clear that "The Last Dance" is one of the greatest sports docuseries of all time.

Jordan's oldest daughter Jasmine has been watching the show, and in a recent interview, she admitted that she has been calling her father every day to get some more information on some of the stories that have been told. She also claimed that as a child, she had no idea why her dad was so famous and had to resort to Google searches to find out.

Michael Jordan's Daughter Didn't Understand Why He Was A Big Deal
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“When I was a child, and growing up during the time, I didn’t really understand what was happening because I was so young, and it just didn’t really resonate until I got older,” she said per CBS Sports. “I laugh because I actually Googled my dad at one point just to figure it out. I was like why is everyone so intrigued by you, you’re just dad, you’re not that cool. But lo and behold, he was kind of a big deal. So it’s definitely something that’s been eye-opening.”

Needless to say, being the child of a famous person isn't always easy. It comes with a lot more attention and when you're young, you don't always understand why that attention is being given. Albeit, it does come with some perks,

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.