“He isn’t serious about anything”: Did Michael Jordan turn his back on Marcus Jordan amid his legal troubles and controversial relationships?

Michael Jordan, the NBA legend and one of the greatest athletes in the world, has had a troubled time with his second oldest son, Marcus Jordan. After being in a highly controversial relationship with Larsa Pippen, Marcus Jordan landed in legal trouble when he was arrested in Maitland, Florida, for DUI and alleged possession of drugs. Amid this, there have been rumors about Michael Jordan cutting off his son.Has Michael Jordan allegedly spoken about cutting off his son, Marcus Jordan, amid his legal trouble?No, the six time NBA champion and one of the greatest legends in the world, Michael Jordan has not made any such controversial remarks about his son, Marcus Jordan.A few hours ago, a fan page on X made a post that read as, “Michael Jordan reportedly opened up about his son Marcus and his thoughts on the future of the Jordan legacy. “Marcus? No, that boy isn’t serious.”The post added, “He should have been the one carrying on the Jordan legacy, but his reckless behavior, spending habits and inability to maintain a serious relationship have made me reconsider. I’m now thinking about putting his younger sister in that position because she’s responsible, respectful and has a strong understanding of the family business.”But the post is a complete lie since Mchael Jordan has never made any such remarks.Some fans have been able to call out the fake post while others have believed it.A fan commented, “That has to hurt. Imagine hearing your own father say he’s considering passing the family legacy to your younger sister. Sometimes the biggest pressure isn’t living up to your family’s name. it’s proving you deserve it.”Another fan posted, “Parents really be watching one child mess around for years then quietly slide the keys to the other one. I don’t think that’s fair tho He could have found other ways to put him back into the game and make him more responsible.”A third fan wrote, “Michael Jordan never said this. Marcus did have a DUI arrest in early 2025 and has been open about working on his sobriety and family relationships since then, but this "legacy replacement" statement is completely fabricated.”Another fan noted, “MJ has never said this publicly. While the internet loves family drama, let's not spread fabricated statements about people's kids.”Michael Jordan has always been there for his childrenThough Marcus Jordan has landed in controversial legal trouble, Michael Jordan has always been supportive of her.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.