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WATCH: Michael Jordan talks about playing in Madison Square Garden

Michael Jordan at Madison Square Garden
October 18, 1984; New York, NY, USA; Michael Jordan, 23, sets up Bull's offense against the Knicks during an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Carmine Galasso/North Jersey Media Group via USA TODAY NETWORK

On the latest episode of MJ: Insights to Excellence, Michael Jordan was asked about playing in Madison Square Garden. He was asked about how he approached it and if the fans ever got into his head.

“Be you. You are you 365 days of the year. What they are trying to do is get you to not be you. And to me, that is a challenge for a young kid. But it’s a privilege, it’s an honor,” Jordan explained.

“If they’re coming and yelling at you, you’re an impactful player. That means if they feel like they can take you out of your game, then they have a better chance of winning.

“So if I’m talking to the young kids of today, if you’re an impactful player on your team, shut ’em up. Go out there and be you. If you be you, then they can’t say anything. But if you’re not you, they win.”

About the Author Published Feb 2, 2026

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1
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