Aaron Rodgers has already cemented himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks that have played the game of football with the Green Bay Packers. Although football wasn't his first love growing up—basketball was.
In an article for ESPN, Rodgers said that he idolized Michael Jordan growing up and recalls the first time he met the basketball legend.
“Michael Jordan. It's very simple — because he was the best, and basketball was my first love, as far as sports go. … The first time [we met] was at this round on a Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe, and it was he, me and Jerry Rice, and I was also a big Niners fan growing up. Jerry was grinding hard on his golf ball even though we were out of the tournament, but he was grinding away, so me and Mike just walked the fairways together, and he was fantastic. …
“He's a really nice guy, I'm thankful he didn't bet me with me on the course, because he would've taken all my money [laughs]. I was a little nervous — MJ plays the ball well and he has a great short game. I think in all the rounds we've played, I might've only beat him one time.”
Imagine if Rodgers picked up a basketball instead of making a career in the NFL? It's safe to say that the Packers All-Pro quarterback made the right choice.
Rodgers talks about idolizing Jordan as he believes he is the greatest basketball player ever. This shouldn't come as a surprise, as both Rodgers and Jordan are both fiery competitors who will give it their all to win. Rodgers is trying to add more championship rings to his fingers to mimic his childhood hero, Michael Jordan.
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