Basketball legend Michael Jordan has ignited a heated debate after reportedly calling for the removal of medals from athletes who kneel during the national anthem. His comments have sparked a wave of reactions from both supporters and critics, fueling discussions on patriotism, free speech, and athlete activism

Jordan, known for his dominance on the court and typically neutral stance on political issues, surprised many with his firm position. Some fans and commentators argue that his remarks align with respecting national symbols, while others see them as an attack on peaceful protests.

Athletes across different sports have responded, with many defending the right to kneel as a form of protest against social injustices. Prominent activists and civil rights organizations have also weighed in, accusing Jordan of dismissing the importance of athlete-led movements.

As the backlash grows, neither Jordan nor his representatives have issued a follow-up statement. However, the controversy is expected to remain a hot topic in the sports world, with many calling for further discussion on the intersection of sports, politics, and personal beliefs.

VIDEO: Some Dude Just Dropped The Cold Hard Truth On Why All Of These NFL Prospects Are “Dating White Women”

Unless this is your first day in America, then you know race relations in this country dominate just everything, and that includes NBA and NFL drafts

During the most recent NFL Draft in Detroit, social media was buzzing as athletes showed up to the red carpet event with their girlfriends and family. Many of the incoming NFL rookies were African-American and were spotted with white women, which has become the usual theme for years.

The same thing happens with the NBA Draft.

This year, the discourse on the NFL Draft and NBA Draft has gotten even louder as African-American women openly pondered why so many of the players never have a partner that is the same race as them.

One guy on TikTok decided to answer that question by revealing that the vast majority of his division-1 friends in college or headed to the league are dating or married to white women and explained why.

He stated that some of them had told him that their white girlfriend looked up to Taylor Swift while their girlfriend looked up to Megan The Stallion. He then states the guy asks how many white women he has seen doing the Megan Thee Stallion challenge as opposed to Black women.

He then dove into another story of a friend who relayed that his Black girlfriend started to request money from him as soon as she found out about his NIL money. She wanted her hair and nails done. He then added that the Black women would be upset if they went to places like Chipotle, and she demanded steak houses.