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The Last Dance documentary has certainly been a treat for NBA fans craving for some action. Through bits and pieces, the documentary has revealed another side of Michael Jordan — regarded as the Greatest of All Time.
Ahead of Episodes 3 and 4 of the docu-series on Sunday though, five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky also decided to share a memory of her with the Chicago Bulls legend. However, compared to the more serious moments in The Last Dance, the competitive swimmer showed a video of Jordan trying to steal some popcorn from her.
Jordan can be seen fooling around with a very young Katie, revealing a tender side that's rarely seen from one of the fiercest competitors on the planet.
Grabbing my popcorn for tonight's episodes of #TheLastDance. I can tell you one thing about Michael Jordan: he's a tough peek-a-boo player but he didn't stand a chance against my popcorn. pic.twitter.com/fvAWlzNhuQ
— Katie Ledecky (@katieledecky) April 26, 2020
While it's unclear when and where the video was from, a couple of hints from Jordan's post-playing career and Ledecky's upbringing may reveal it.
Ledecky was born and raised in the D.C. Area where his uncle, Jon Ledecky, was a minority owner of the Washington Capitals of the NFL. For Jordan diehards, they very well know that his Airness became president of basketball operations of the Washington Wizards in 2000. Come 2001-02 and 2002-03, Jordan became owner-player for the NBA franchise. It is probably during this stretch that Jordan and Ledecky met.
Ledecky, now 23-years-old, was apparently a regular in Capitals games. As such, it was a normal sight for her and Jordan to cross paths.
Who is the GOAT in this picture? The little kid just broke her own world record in the 400. pic.twitter.com/gyJBcRxzc7
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 8, 2016
And not just Jordan, Ledecky was hanging out with other hockey greats as well.
Happy hockey is back! Having fun watching the @washcaps led by my all time favorite Adam Oates pic.twitter.com/PkLp53MG
— Katie Ledecky (@katieledecky) January 20, 2013
Nice meeting you tonight @ovi8! pic.twitter.com/aNmx4XAzRK
— Katie Ledecky (@katieledecky) March 18, 2013
Ledecky is certainly one of the most decorated swimmers of all time. Apart from this, she can boast that once upon a time, Michael Jordan tried to steal some popcorn from her. But even the NBA GOAT had no match for her.
