Michael Kidd-Gilchrist says Michael Jordan beat him one-on-one
By Matt
Moore | NBA writer
February 16, 2013 1:00 am ET
Turns out the old man's still got it.
Bobcats owner and GOAT Michael Jordan will turn 50 on Sunday, but that didn't stop him from putting a whupping on his prized rookie. Forward
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist told reporters on Friday that Jordan beat him one-on-one not too long ago. From
USA Today:
Charlotte Bobcats rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist said Friday in Houston that 49-year-old Jordan beat him in a one-on-one game. Jordan turns 50 Sunday, while Kidd-Gilchrist is seven months away from turning 20.
"It was hard for me," Kidd-Gilchrist said before playing in the Rising Stars Challenge rookie-sophomore game Friday night. "I lost. He's the greatest man that ever played the game.
"Oh, yeah. He's good."