Fans have long been aware of Michael Jordan’s legendary competitiveness and strict parenting style, but a recent Instagram Live conversation between his son Jeffrey Jordan and Horace Grant Jr. gave them a hilarious firsthand look at what it was really like to grow up in the Jordan home.
The sons of Bulls players Michael Jordan and Horace Grant, Jeffrey and Horace, reminisced about their attempt to skip school in order to have a relaxing day off during the webcast. The strategy didn’t work out.
It all began when Jeffery texted Horace on a Loyola school day to say he was sick and was going home. Horace thought it would be ideal to bail out as well, as his mother was out of town with Jeffrey’s. With just computer games and munchies, they believed they had the house to themselves—no parents, no regulations.
However, they overlooked a crucial fact: Michael Jordan is not one to accept excuses.
Horace Grant Jr.: Do you recall that you were going home due to illness? Since both of our mothers were out of town, I also departed. When your father arrived to get us, he knew. “We were faking,” he said.
Jeffrey Jordan: Yes, I do recall. “You want to stay at home?” he asked as soon as we entered. Okay, I have a task for you. He also insisted that we clean every vehicle in the garage. It was thirty or thirty-six cars, I believe.
Horace Grant Jr.: 37 was the number. Believe me, I do recall.
Their planned peaceful day was transformed into a full-fledged car wash marathon complete with buckets, sponges, and at least one Ferrari. We assumed we would be relaxing, but Jeffrey chuckled, and the next thing we knew, we were cleaning the rims.
Lesson learned: Don’t attempt to outwork the greatest of all time. Even a sick day becomes an exercise in character development.
Jeffery Jordan s Path Today
Despite not following his father’s route to the NBA, Jeffrey Jordan has established a successful career for himself in technology and business. Jeffery transitioned into entrepreneurship and innovation following a brief experience playing collegiate basketball at the University of Illinois and UCF.
He is currently a co-founder of Heir Inc., a consumer brand and technology platform that uses Web3 and digital ownership experiences to link athletes and fans. In addition, he keeps tight relationships with Nike and Jordan Brand and is actively involved in the humanitarian endeavors of the Jordan family.
Jeffrey is making moves in the boardroom, even though his father may have won the case. And he’s obviously taken MJ’s renowned work ethic to heart, due to some hard-earned lessons like washing 37 expensive automobiles on a fictitious sick day.
Hard lessons, Jordan-style—no soft landings, no short cuts.
