Paul Heyman recalls Michael Jordan photo request from the 1990s
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
During an appearance on Complex’s Sneaker Shopping, Paul Heyman discussed a photo he took with Michael Jordan in the 1990s. Heyman revealed that Jordan approached him for the picture, which he was initially reluctant to take. He obliged out of respect for Phil Jackson, then coach of the Chicago Bulls. Heyman expressed his original hesitation but ultimately agreed to pose with Jordan, who reportedly has the picture displayed on his wall. This exchange highlights the cultural crossover between sports and entertainment during that era.
- •Paul Heyman shared a story about Michael Jordan asking for a photo.
- •The incident occurred in the 1990s at the China Club in New York City.
- •Heyman initially did not want to take the picture.
- •He ultimately agreed due to his respect for Phil Jackson.
- •Jordan reportedly displays the photo in his home.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Heyman claims Michael Jordan asked him for a picture, he agreed out of respect for Phil Jackson
"Paul Heyman was asked about the picture he took with Michael Jordan in the 1990s, and The Wiseman had a classic response. Perhaps no man on the planet was more famous in the 1990s than Michael Jordan.
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