We already know everything about Michael Jordan’s life on the hardwood. He’s one of the greatest athletes ever and arguably the best basketball player of all time.
Ever since he walked away from the game nearly twenty years ago, the GOAT has kept his private affairs mostly out of the public eye. He’s a very private person, and we don’t really know all that much about him aside from his very successful business endeavors.
Jordan’s love life has always been under heavy scrutiny and speculation, but we’ve learned a couple of things about it over the years, especially since he married Juanita Vanoy in 1988.
Jordan’s Tumultuous Relationship With Juanita
Vanoy was Jordan’s most popular wife until they finally split in 2006. They got married under somewhat tumultuous circumstances, as Jordan allegedly wanted her to undergo a paternity test after she told him he was pregnant with his firstborn.
They Got Over It
The couple got married in a private ceremony in Las Vegas, which was perfectly fitting given Jordan’s passion for gambling. They eventually had three kids: Jeffrey, Marcus , and Jasmine, which became their biggest priority.
Notably, their kids were also the reason why Juanita agreed to marry Michael in the first place. Apparently, she established one strong and non-negotiable condition before tying the knot, which is something not many women would’ve demanded from a guy like Jordan back in the day.
She Had One Rule
According to Juanita herself, she wanted her kids to grow outside of Michael Jordan’s shadow. She wanted them to be their own people and work hard for their own things instead of just settling for the lifestyle of the rich and the famous.
Jordan Loved Her Character
Per his own words, that strong character is just one of the many reasons why Jordan was so in love with her before their split:
Getting married to a celebrity isn’t for everybody. Having to deal with that lifestyle could be a major burden, and it’s most definitely something the kids didn’t ask for, so props to Juanita for wanting her kids to have a somewhat normal life.
Last Updated on November 30, 2022 by Ernesto Cova
