Basketball fans are concerned about a viral photo of NBA legend Michael Jordan in Monaco.
On Thursday, the six-time NBA champion was at the Stade Louis-II with his wife Yvette Prieto as Moncao claimed a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.
Bleacher Report acknowledged his presence and posted a photo of Jordan at the game. However, the comments section noted that the former Chicago Bulls star appeared to be intoxicated and that his sclera had a yellowish tint.
“Why the hell is MJ here with JAUNDICE? He has eyes like a vampire in Brooklyn,” wrote one fan.
“Are we surprised? This guy drinks like a fish,” added a second, while a third wrote: “His liver – do you know you have 30 minutes?”
Michael Jordan sparked fears for his health with a worrying photo at Monaco’s Stade Louis-II
Fans expressed concern about Jordan’s drinking habits in the comments section of Bleacher Report.
While some expressed their concerns in a humorous manner, other fans took a more serious approach to Jordan’s alleged damaging lifestyle.
“This man has had all the money, fame and achievements anyone could ask for, but he’s still on his way to an early death. It’s a shame,” said one fan.
“As someone who grew up in a family filled with alcoholism and drug abuse, and someone who idolized this man, I know what those eyes mean,” wrote another. “This makes me sad, man.”
The disturbing photo comes after stories about Jordan’s drinking habits have emerged over the years.
In Roland Lazenby’s book ‘Michael Jordan: The Life’, the author describes how the six-time NBA Finals MVP would drink beers and start swearing at Jerry Krause on the team bus.
In ‘Blood on the Horns,’ Lazenby mentioned how Jordan and his Chicago teammates would drink five beers and light a cigarette within the first hour of play.
In a recent appearance on The Dan LeBatard Show, Jordan’s former running mate Scottie Pippen admitted to having the occasional beer with him in the locker room.
“I’ve had a couple drinks during the exhibition season,” the legendary forward said. “You know, Michael and I tried it a couple times when we played some exhibition games.
“We knew we weren’t going to play a lot of minutes, so we might have a beer or two in the locker room before we go out,” Pippen added.
Scottie Pippen admitted that he and Jordan used to drink beers before exhibition games
Jordan has been known to enjoy beer and cigars throughout his six-title NBA career.
Pippen added that they only drank during low-stakes games when they were playing less.
In 2019, Jordan launched Cincoro, a tequila brand with four other NBA owners.
Jordan’s foray into the liquor business with Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck of the Boston Celtics, Jeanie Buss of the Los Angeles Lakers and Wes Edens of the Milwaukee Bucks.
