Marcus Jordan is in a position that only a select group of people can claim – he’s the son of a world-famous athlete. His dear old dad is Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan, whose rise within the world of sports coincided with Marcus’ upbringing. Needless to say, this resulted in the younger Jordan having a very “unique” childhood. He’s now getting candid about the details of his formative years and what he remembers most. Additionally, he shared thoughts on how his upbringing compares to those of today’s NBA kids – including LeBron James’ oldest son, Bronny, and he made some fair points.
The thought of one of your parents being a celebrated athlete is daunting. You have to imagine that such a position comes with a wide array of expectations. Amid that, one also has to contend with the usual growing pains that accompany adolescence regardless. On top of that, said famous parents can’t be present for every moment due to the nature of their job. Marcus Jordan got candid about his youth during an episode of the Separation Anxiety podcast, which he co-hosts with girlfriend Larsa Pippen. Jordan’s recollections were prompted by a fan question and, based on his sentiments, he has mostly pleasant memories:
