Basketball icon Michael Jordan’s recent photo, which showed him with a yellow tint in his eyes, went viral. This viral photo concerned fans, who started speculating that the athlete might be suffering from potential liver issues like jaundice. But Jordan’s friend dismissed the rumors of any hidden illness, stating that the star is in good health.
Michael Jordan’s Yellowish Eyes Have Worried Fans For a Long Time!
This is definitely not the first time that the fans have raised the concern about the NBA superstar’s health. The anxiety surrounding the yellowish tint in his eyes, has been circulating for several years.
This matter became most eminent during Jordan’s appearance in a 2020 docuseries, The Last Dance.
Even though the docuseries intended to chronicle Jordan’s career, more specifically, his final championship run with the Chicago Bulls, fans became more invested in Jordan’s health.
During the docuseries’s release, fans noticed the yellowish tint in his eyes. Speculations about his health spread like wildfire, with many guessing if the discoloration was a sign of jaundice.
Despite noticeable concerns over his health, Jordan never came forward to address these illness rumors.
Numerous theories started emerging among medical professionals and fans. One of the most popular hypotheses was Jaundice, which is often associated with liver conditions.
Many ophthalmologists participated in the discussion, suggesting that eye yellowing could be a sign of “pinguecula“ or “muddy sclera.”
Pinguecula is a benign growth on the eye that causes discoloration. Similarly, muddy sclera is an age-related condition that makes the eyes appear darker or yellow with time.
However, during the interviews for the docuseries, Jordan was in good shape besides his eye discoloration.
Similarly, after roughly 4 years, speculations about his health again started emerging after a photo of him during a soccer match in Monaco.
Michael Jordan is in the house for Monaco vs. Barcelona 🐐 pic.twitter.com/ro3Avpf4ao
— B/R Football (@brfootball) September 19, 2024
However, this time, Jordan’s friend made a public statement addressing his health rumors. The friend spoke to The Daily Mail, stating,
“Mike is OK. He goes to the doctor regularly, and there’s nothing to worry about. The recent pictures shouldn’t cause concern. There is nothing wrong with him. Like anyone else, a little more exercise would be good, but Mike is enjoying life and has no health problems.”
As per the source, the viral photo and the subsequent reaction have caused embarrassment to the legend.
Besides all these illness rumors, many online news sites, including Forbes, have written about his ADHD story.
The Legacy Of Michael Jordan Is Huge, And His Influence Cannot Be Understated!
Michael Jordan is a global icon who has achieved tremendous success in his life. He played 15 seasons in the NBA from 1984 to 2003 and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Through his brilliance and zeal for basketball, Jordan made his name in the NBA’s history. The Chicago Bulls drafted him in 1984.
Subsequently, his incredible scoring ability and outstanding athleticism enamored people. In 1984, Roy S. Johnson of The New York Times described Jordan as “the phenomenal rookie of the Bulls.“
Jordan is unstoppable and has even ventured into business and philanthropy. There, too, the global icon has made major impacts and proved that he is an all-rounder.
MJ’s domination and impact cannot be understated. In 1993, a doctor who was a huge fan of him named a type of salmonella after him. After treating a patient and checking the virus with the CDC, he called the newly discovered virus “Salmonella Jordan.”
Before the "Flu Game," Michael Jordan actually had a strain of flu named after him.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 18, 2020
Dr. Stanford Shulman in Chicago found a strain that causes diarrhea, severe headaches and abdominal pain in the winter of 1992.
He named it "Salmonella MJordan." pic.twitter.com/We1xuLhAUm
MJ’s legacy and contribution to Basketball is unfathomable, influencing generations of players and fans.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jordan is one of the most marketed sports figures in history and has become a major spokesman for Nike, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, Gatorade, McDonald’s, Ball Park Franks, Rayovac, Wheaties, Hanes, and MCI.
- He has two older brothers, James Jr. and basketball player Larry, as well as two sisters named Deloris and Roslyn. They were raised in the Methodist faith.
- Jordan married Juanita Vanoy on September 2, 1989. They had three children: Jeffrey, Marcus, and Jasmine.
