NBA Fans jumped on a resurfaced clip of Michael Jordan explaining one of the most unusual clauses ever found in an NBA contract.
The video, posted by @TheHoopCentral, highlighted Jordan saying, “If I was driving with you down the street and I see a basketball game on the side of the road, I can go play in that basketball game and if I get hurt my contract is still guaranteed.”
Michael Jordan on his clause in his contract:
“If I was driving with you down the street and I see a basketball game on the side of the road, I can go play in that basketball game and if I get hurt my contract is still guaranteed.”🐐
h/t @ohnohedidnt24
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 3, 2025
The post closed with a goat reference, which only fueled the debate further.
NBA Fans reacted fast. @AllSportHype brought the loudest take with, “This love for the game is why he’s 10x better than LeBron.”
On the other side, @BuiltbyRoyalty pushed back and defended James, saying, “Ight idk who better than Bron. Bron it’s clear as day nobody love basketball more than this [laughing emoji] mf in year 23… Finna play a decade longer than Jordan. Wake up.”
The reason the clip caught attention was simple: Jordan’s contract clause showed how much freedom he demanded and how much trust the Bulls gave him. NBA Fans kept pointing out that players today rarely get anything close to that level of flexibility. Front offices protect their stars with long lists of restrictions, and even casual games outside team rules are off-limits.
The topic also opened the door to the familiar Jordan-versus-LeBron argument. NBA Fans used the clip as fresh proof of Jordan’s competitive nature, while others argued James’ longevity speaks louder than any contract detail from the 90s. The contrast made the discussion even sharper, since both stars shaped the sport in different eras and under very different team rules.
It isn’t just about the clause. NBA Fans are always hungry for anything that adds new fuel to the biggest debate in basketball. This clip gave them another spark, and they wasted no time turning it into a full-on back-and-forth across social platforms.
NBA Fans Break Down Michael Jordan’s View On Logos And Player Brands
NBA Fans moved to another Michael Jordan clip that resurfaced online, this time focusing on how he viewed player logos and the rise of personal branding in basketball.
The post came from @TheHoopCentral, showing Jordan saying, “I’m pretty sure I’m part of the reason why everybody tries to get a logo… But the thing is, that brand was established based on what I did on the basketball court. I didn’t put the brand before I put the work.”
Michael Jordan:
“I’m pretty sure I’m part of the reason why everybody tries to get a logo…But the thing is, that brand was established based on what I did on the basketball court. I didn’t put the brand before I put the work.”
(h/t @fsh733)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 3, 2025
That line set the tone for the replies. @jbondwagon wrote, “I agree. He made his play do the talking. He didn’t crown himself. This is why he’s the goat.”
Another fan, @NBAndChill, added, “There have been too many brands from new-ish players. I don’t recognise half the logos [shrug emoji].”
NBA Fans pointed out that Jordan’s approach came from a different time. His logo did not lead the way; his play did. Many fans noted how some young stars today launch personal brands long before they have a long list of achievements, which makes the logos feel less connected to their on-court work. NBA Fans kept returning to the idea that Jordan’s identity as a brand only took shape after he had already defined himself as a champion.
This discussion also drew comparisons between eras. Some NBA Fans felt today’s players handle a larger business world, while others believed Jordan’s message still holds true: performance has to guide everything else. The smaller debates flowed into one thread, but the main point stood firm.
Jordan’s words reminded NBA Fans that real brand power grows from what happens in the game, not the other way around.
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