- Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in New York.
- The sports channel ESPN cataloged him as the best athlete of the 20th century.
- Its Air Jordan tennis model is one of the most requested in the world and in 2021 alone it generated profits of 4 billion dollars.
Sport is one of the most important activities in life for all the benefits it brings. Although some people not only do it for their health but also dedicate themselves professionally to this activity. When making the lists with the best in history there is always a name that is repeated. It’s about Michael Jordan and his numbers on the field confirm it, but do you know that he could suffer from a disease that causes him to have “yellow eyes”?
A person with high performance in sport from a young age
In the first instance, the athlete stood out from his childhood in basketball, baseball and American football. His affinity for sports activities was one of the keys to defining his future. Due to his good performance, he obtained a scholarship to study at the University of North Carolina and from then on nothing was the same.
At the same time that he was studying Bachelor of Geography He joined the institution’s basketball team and from his first year in college he became a star. After being champion, he made the move to the NBA and was part of the golden era of the Chicago Bulls.
During his professional stage he obtained six championship rings and achieved an average of 30.1 points per game throughout his sports career. He also achieved 10 leading scorer titles, 5 season MVPs, and 6 Finals MVPs. Based on his numbers, he is considered the best basketball player in history.
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Although his impact has gone beyond the courts. Through an alliance with Nike he collaborated in the creation of the Air Jordan sneakers. To date it is one of the most requested models in the world. Only in 2021 it generated profits of 4 billion dollars.
Does Michael Jordan suffer from a skin disease that affects his eyes?
Although he has been retired for several years, he has maintained a healthy and exemplary lifestyle. He also avoids scandals and any kind of problem that affects his image. The downside is that a recent appearance has sparked rumors about his current status.
All part of the documentary “The Last Dance”, released on Netflix in 2020. The work focuses on his work as a professional player and his last championship in the NBA. During the interviews Jordan can be seen with a small detail: he has yellow eyes.
Since then, several hypotheses have been unleashed about a possible disease that Michael Jordan would have. According to the newspaper Marca, it could be an indication that he is suffering from jaundice. This condition causes the skin and mucosa to acquire a yellowish color due to an increase in bilirubin in the blood.
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On the other hand, it is also suspected that this phenomenon could be caused by complications and dysfunctions in the pancreas. Although this hypothesis seems unlikely because to date the man born in 1963 is not known to have serious problems.
For now, based on your knowledge, what disease do you think Michael Jordan suffers from that causes this effect on his eyes?
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