Michael Jordan Wisdom Rare Interview

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Michael Jordan's interview with Cigar Aficionado, for their 25th-anniversary issue, was filmed in July 2017. The complete video interview premiered on July 30, 2020, at 7 p.m. ET on cigaraficionado.com. The interview was featured in the November/December 2017 issue.
The Michael Jordan interview for Cigar Aficionado, where he discussed his love for cigars, took place at the Bear's Club in Jupiter, Florida, during the summer of 2017. The full interview was later released online on July 30, 2020.
Interview Overview
When & Where: Conducted in 2017 by Marvin R. Shanken (editor and publisher of Cigar Aficionado), this long-format interview had remained unseen before being released in its entirety. The conversation spans approximately 58 minutes.
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Setting & Branding: Styled as “uncut,” the interview aims to capture Jordan authentically, blending both personal and reflective discussion.

Key Topics Covered

Family & Humility

Jordan discusses what family means to him and the values of humility and discretion instilled by his parents.

He emphasizes living without flaunting accolades—“let it happen… don’t wear your reputation on your sleeve.”
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Cigars & Cuba

He shares his passion for cigars—particularly pre-Castro Cuban cigars—and his desire to visit Cuba someday.
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Baseball Sojourn

Reflecting on his two-year retirement from basketball, Jordan talks about his baseball detour and what it taught him.

The conversation gives insight into redemption and motivation in light of stepping away from his comfort zone.
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On Being “Unsuccessful”

Jordan delves into what regret and disappointment mean to him. He frames them not as purely negative, but as parts of growth:

“To win, you have to lose… To be successful, you got to have something that’s not successful… To be happy, you have to have disappointment.”
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This philosophy highlights his belief that setbacks shape identity and resilience.

Inspiration & Admiration

Mentions Tiger Woods as an athlete whose passion and drive he respects deeply.
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Why It Matters

A Private Look at a Legend
Unlike the highly publicized career and “Last Dance” era, this interview presents Jordan in a more personal, introspective light. It reveals his mindset toward legacy, privacy, and personal choice.

Philosophy Over Performance
Rather than dwell on stats or championships, Jordan reflects on life lessons: humility, perseverance, and how wounds and wins both contributed to his path.