Common recounts Michael Jordan critique following 2010 Celebrity Game

Musician and actor Common recently shared a story regarding an interaction with Michael Jordan after the 2010 Celebrity Basketball game. Common stated that he felt satisfied with his performance on the court during the event. Later that evening at a Jordan Brand party, he encountered Jordan, who offered a blunt assessment of his basketball skills. Jordan reportedly told him to stick to rapping and acting rather than playing the sport. Common indicated that he received the comment as a reflection of Jordan's competitive nature. He described the moment as a classic exchange between two individuals from Chicago, noting that hearing such feedback from Jordan remains memorable.

• 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Common recalls Michael Jordan crushing him after 2010 Celebrity Game: ‘Stick to rapping and acting’