"The cigar didnt light up the first try and that's when it got personal for me" 🐐

ESPN releases the last dance Cigar aficionado: “that’s all I needed, it became personal after that”

I love how he talks about his father as if he's still here. "As my father says" not "like my father would say" he keeps him alive in his thoughts.

MJ is the definition of self confidence without arrogance. Great person.

He said, “I’m old. I can’t tell you what happened in 93. I just know. We won.” Point blank period😂😂😂

THE LAST DANCE WAS THE BEST SPORTS DOCUMENTARY IN MY LIFETIME!

"My man Ahmad Rashad..." When MJ picks you, he picks you for life! I love that shit

The whole 5 min segment when talking about his father, the paths of life, success/failure, etc was some of the most powerful stuff I’ve ever heard. This guy doesn’t just preach it. HE LIVES IT

Michael Jordan was raised by outstanding parents.

I love how he can speak so candidly because he trusts the interviewer. Don't get to see this side of Mike very often. Truly special.

“Nothing wrong with this draw, it’s just that you got me talking so much I can’t fuckin’ smoke the cigar” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Media has been trying to rewrite history on MJ for years now. This is the guy we all looked up to. Strong, cool person that was a superstar in his field on the court and as a businessman. Nobody is perfect and I can't speculate on things I didn't see. The amount of jealousy this guy has dealt with over time is off the charts. I just know Michael represented talent, hard work, drive and excellence on the basketball court and made kids from all walks of life strive to "be like Mike" and be great at something too. Mike suffered some horrible tragedies in his life and was also f'd around badly at certain points of his professional career post-basketball. It's not been an easy ride. He's earned it every step of the way. He's a very special dude.

"He smoked one of the cigars he said were all for me. At that point it became personal"

Michael Jordan and Denzel Washington just have that "it" factor that makes them cool, admirable and respectable. 💯

The interviewer did an awesome job. He was not at all fazed by the fact that he was interviewing MJ. Treated him like a normal dude, which MJ appreciated.

This is like, my favourite interview ever. I come back to it often for motivation for just simply owning it in life. This dude keeps it so cool and the interviewer knows his shit

Not once does Jordan refer to himself as “the greatest of all-time”. Greatness speaks for itself.

Mike was 100% bribed by those cigars to show up and do the interview lol. He looked like a little kid opening presents on Christmas day with that cigar box :D

I'm 43 yrs old and I still want to be like Mike. I love this man. He played a big roll in the way I am today. I'm not as smart or successful no where near it but I'm humble I work my butt off for what I have it isn't nothing great but it is mine I constantly got to remind myself on being thankful for what I do have so many others have less. I never learned how to take chances that what if always talked me out of it

*When asked why Jordan didn't agree to a lot of interviews he said* "my time in the spotlight is dwindling...someone else needs to step into the limelight and enjoy it, prosper from it, grow or have people understand who they are...I need no more admiration. I've had enough and it's been great. I'm still going to be a positive force within the community, with the kids of tomorrow. But I got my own kids, I got my own wife. I'm 54 years old... I want to be able to go through a day, or a week not worrying about what I gotta do Wednesday, what I gotta do Thursday because I will never enjoy Monday..."

I’m a grown man now but whenever I see MJ I turn into a kid again, I still want to be like Mike. God I love MJ!!!

So articulate and always gives good content-we don’t have athletes like this anymore

Being a child of the 90’s, it was awesome to watch Jordan play. Everyone on the courts wanted to be him and he did so much for the game and the NBA. Undisputed GOAT

3:13 - Who his sports idols growing up were 4:45 - On being voted the most popular athlete ever 5:20 - Biggest regret in life 7:19 - How the NBA should handle young recruits 11:53 - The role agents play in the career of newly drafted players 14:39 - The challenges of making his team (Hornets) champions, why the talent pool is so different now 18:01 - His role in recruiting NBA players 19:33 - What motivated him to own a team 22:42. - Air Jordans and how involved he is in that business 25:38 - His other business ventures 27:51. - His interest in wine, cigars 29:29 - His interest in golf 30:04 - Talks about new golfer recruits 33:10 - Talks about Tiger Woods and social media 34:42. - On giving someone GOAT status 36:57 - His relationship with Derek Jeter 39:02 - On never wanting to be a coach, how his tough mentality would make that hard 40:04 - His favorite cigars 41:58 - On his dream of visiting Cuba 44:32 - On being a billionaire 45:14 - Talk about his father 50:40 - What's on his bucket list? 51:22 - The Last Dance 56:52 - Why he's done being in the limelight

I will never get tired of listening to the goat. Im still as fascinated by him at 41yrs old as i was at 13.. And "the last dance" was great!

This interview must have been around 2017, he said he's 54 years old, well I'm 54 now and I can definitely tell there's a generational difference just between our ages. I can't quite put my finger on it but he handles himself extremely well and shows compassion and humility that many of the younger generations just don't have. He has a good head on his shoulders and has my respect not just as the athlete he was/is but as the person he is. A class act!

This is the best MJ interview on youtube. Long interview, thoughtful questions, amazing responses. Love it❤

Since you hardly ever see Jordan in front of the camera after he retired its like he just disappeared from public life. But every now and then, there is that rare occasion where he gives an interview from time to time which is surreal. It adds to his mystique being the GOAT.

Hes such a G still. Compare his confidence to today's athlete. It's not fake

It's amazing how well his parents raised him. Seems down to earth. Hope I can raise my kids like him one day. Nobody is perfect but I hope I can reach his level of intellectual enlightenment.

He embodies the essence of winning. He shows how an individual can transition from a player to a stakeholder and an owner. This can be applied to any field. Extremely motivating.

His head shape alone is iconic

I was born in 1980. Jordan entered the NBA in 1984 when I entered Pre-k. He retired in 1998 when I graduated. Young people will never fully understand what "be like Mike" means to those in my age bracket. I mean, we actually skipped school or waited for stores to open at midnight to get a pair of Jordans. Lebron, Kobe, whoever go to the finals and we wonder if they can win. When Jordan went, we were like "How many games is the series gonns go?" This man will always be the G.O.A.T to me!

I was really young watching Jordan and the Bulls just work miracles on the court. I cried when he retired and have never enjoyed the NBA as much since. Jordan is confident, knowledgeable, and a great speaker. This was an excellent conversation. Thanks!!

This man is 100% real!!!! I have idolized him since 1982!! I hope he finally gets some peace and can enjoy retirement.

6 rings & yet what he is telling everyone is Education is the key Count education

This guy was every kid's role model for my entire childhood and most of my adulthood.

One of the most relaxing interactions I’ve seen for MJ. Great incite. Lessons become the blessings. This interview provided both.

When I watched this for the first time, the biggest wish I had was that one day Kobe, in his mid-50s, would sit down, tell the story of his career, his life after his career, his reflections on himself, just like Jordan did here... My man never got the chance to grow old. RIP.

MJ made me a understand why I’m a fan of his even more...smooth conversation without trying having a couple of great cigars and a drink....don’t get much better...and his goat answer was priceless...

MJ doesn’t age. A true god amongst men. So intelligent and well spoken. This man has got it all. We will never see another player like him again.

Michael Jordan speaking goat language...

I’ve watched a great many interviews featuring a number of prominent and illustrious men and women from many walks of life. I have watched statesmen, athletes, movie stars, executives, musicians, scholars and holy men discuss their trades and share their insights. Yet, it is only after observing Michael Jordan that I can truly say that I am sitting in the presence of greatness.

He’s a lot more humble than the media makes him out to be

Michael Jordan has so much class. I really enjoy his interviews.

Michael Jordan will always be one of my favorite athletes of all time.

🐐🐐🐐 the trust he has for his ciger guy is heart warming, most interviewers he wouldn’t give the light of day on these questions

This interview shows why MJ will always be the greatest. The mindset of a winner. He is content and doesn’t have anything to prove. 2022 we are still checking for MJ, he is still the greatest athlete. He even cringes when people call him the greatest. He knew that there would be some fall out from the last dance but he knew it would be from people who don’t understand winning and putting in the work and not just chasing stats. They don’t make bball players like this anymore, I think Kobe was the last one but even he doesn’t come close.

MJ is a different type of celeb he never chases the limelight and clout thats how you know how big he really is. Possibly the biggest star for 20 years straight (without social media) in the 80s and 90s.

41:45 “he didn’t pass me the lighter, so i took it personally”

What’s so fascinating to me is that he’s maximized each opportunity he’s had. You can tell that being a Tar Heel taught him so much and he grew not only at Chapel Hill but in Chicago in taking Nike to another stratosphere. He never makes moves just because someone told him about a way to make money. He takes his “process” into every move. So impressive!

He grew up with a father in the home. A good father. And it shows.

He is and forever will be the 🐐

Jordan is and always be the GOAT, I love how his words hold value even years later and even says the same thing decades later.

Great interview, could go on for hours. Jordan, pure class!

MJ was yesterday in my city, my country, Dubrovnik /Croatia He was always my idol, the best athlete of all times.. Had a cigar in his hand, of course, walked just next to me.. Guy is so cool.. So relaxed 👌👌

MJ is a very well-versed guy. he just drips intelligence.

A cigar and a drink is needed for this

My favorite Michael Jordan interview of all time

Damn bro, super humble GOAT. Big inspiration for people striving to be the best in their feilds

No matter how much you like other players, you have to respect to MJ.

To see a humbled legend that executes class and power is what makes MJ the rated #1 to this day. A GOAT is more than dribbling a ball, baskets, and rings. It's elegance and education, the whole package. Kobe had it too.

46:10 after 'What if' - that change in his eyes, focus and tight lips was incredible. It goes to show how strong he believes in the message his father thought him. Wonderful

Incredible interview ....is it me or MJ have the best voice ever. Well spoken, cool deep voice... would be awesome on the radio lol

Same reason Michael doesn’t give to many interviews is the same reason he doesn’t get into politics. He’s a smart businessman.

Jordan is so classy when it comes to talking "GOAT". So much respect for "eras" and "times of play". He literally shows so much respect for the game all while arguably being the most competitive athlete of all time.

They hit it right on the head at the end discussing The Last Dance documentary. I believe The Last Dance was interpreted correctly and showed how damn lucky we are all as people to have experienced this man. Not only did he win but he AlWAYS stayed in bounds. Never cheated. MJ is and will always be the GOAT 🐐🔥💯✊

Mj deserves the good life he is living now. Respect.

I love MJ’s speaking voice. Incredibly smooth...just like the man himself!

The role M.J’s parents played shaped his view of sportsmanship, fame, education etc. The power of good parenting.

I always love how he stays level headed and never gets too caught up with the the #1 thing he always answers beautifully

Mike is living legend. Period.

This man don't speak English, he speak a language called GOATESE

MJ's Charisma is everything , so cool and intellegent and humble as well , that comment about the GOAT was awesome , we all know he is the greatest but his respect and hommage to the old guys is amazing and only a GOAT who is confident in himself would say that not like some who always look for validation

Great interview. Mr. Shanken's wisdom and confidence, in himself, comes out so clearly in this interview. He's talking with (even though they have talked before) a legend, and its a relaxed, genuine conversation - between two men. It's evident, Jordan aligns himself with this, and there is no (air) of superiority - he's clearly talking with someone he cares about and fully respects. Very refreshing interview.

Whenever the GOAT talks, I listen.

MJ: I smoke 6 cigars a day Me: One for each ring he won

My earliest memories as far as I can remember was sitting next to my Dad, him drinking his Old English cussing watching Dale Earnhardt, Emmitt Smith and Michael Jordan on the TV. The Good old Days🥲

Just seeing this for the first time and can easily say MJ is the best interview I’ve listened to, and the interviewer was so great about letting him speak, just listening, and asking questions the viewers were certain to be entertained to hear.

Michael Jordan’s mindset, knowledge, and experiences is priceless 💯

I could listen 3 days straight to Mr Jordan

“When he lit his cigar and saw me pointing at the lighter but he didn’t pass it to me at that point it became personal”

Only about 12 minutes into the interview but what a nice format. Michael is a class act. Thanks for doing this.

I've listened to this conversation many, many times here in Kenya 🇰🇪, Africa. It works well as my bedtime story lol

"You got me talking so much I can't smoke the cigar." Lol, great interview. Jordan the statesman.

No worries MJ u don't have to call yourself the GOAT we all do it for you and it's well deserved

Sweet, enjoyed the time spent listening to the conversation.

Mr. Shankan , thanks for a wonderful contribution to cigar industry God bless you

The worlds greatest athlete, superstar, influencer, and most popular person in our lifetime. Incredible to witness this conversation, especially because MJ spoke so freely and uninterrupted. Respect

Great interview. I love how Jordan articulates his thoughts. Just goes to show how much of an intellectual person he is. He does not use complex words to impress but rather keeps his explanations simple and straight forward that any person of all status quo can understand.

I love his honesty and teaching of others by his own life. I think others learn from his trials and his choices.

Interviewer: “I know you’re concentrating on the answers because this is a serious conversation.” Mike: “No I’m not.” 😂 pure goatness

What makes MJ the GOAT is that he worked his way up with the Bulls to be on top. Not the easier way of joining a superstar team to complement his performance

These longer in-depth interviews are extremely rare with MJ and like Marven said it's been 12 years since the last one. One of my key takeaways as to the type of person MJ is is how eloquent of a speaker he is and how genuinely intelligent he is in all matters of life not just his natural basketball acumen but business and generally intelligent conversationalist, one of the few people you can listen to speak and not get tired of sitting back and seriously taking in his wisdom. It's clear he's a very serious person, has a limited sense of humor before the serious side takes over again but I can relate with that and it's one of the many reasons why he was such an intense and serious player, focused on winning almost above all else. Going back to his speaking ability, I remember as a kid watching him in the late 80s through the late 90s, his post interviews, many with Ahmad Rashad, after playing 40+ minutes and as winded as he was, he was still able to provide a pretty comprehensive analysis of the game, what he did well, didn't do well, and the general performance of the team, I found that just as amazing as his playing ability.

Mike is so down to earth, funny, humble… a true leader! Love it!

Imagine a life where every single time somebody meets you, they will pull out their metaphorical 'nicest cigar.' Just talking to you is literally one of the highlights of your life.

everytime i stumbled on this video , i watch the entire thing...MJ is just a magnet...🤦‍♂️

This man is the greatest he begins it by basically saying he didn't look up to nobody just was into sports. Humble but got that mentality I feel u mike

personally feel this is the greatest athlete that has done any sport. just so gifted its beyond words.

THANKS FOR GIVING THE INNERVIEW MIKE ! 3BD💫