Michael Jordan silences Puerto Rico's point guard with dominant performance after golf marathon
Michael Jordan showcased his competitive spirit during the 1992 Tournament of the Americas, playing 36 holes of golf before a semifinal game against Puerto Rico. While teammates relaxed, Jordan pushed himself to maintain his edge. Before the game, Jordan decided to guard Puerto Rico's point guard, who had made negative comments about him. This surprised his teammates, as he had just played a long round of golf. Jordan's performance was intense. He shut down the point guard and trash-talked throughout the game, asserting his dominance. His focus and energy contributed to Team USA's gold medal victory in the Olympics.