After Winning an Olympic Gold at Age 21, Michael Jordan Made a Bold Prediction That Would’ve Irked Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley and Others

Michael Jordan is a six-time NBA champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He was drafted on his draft night. Before that, he was taking tryouts for the 1984 Olympics team. In 1986, Jordan predicted capturing an NBA title in the following five years.

Michael Jordan has always wanted to win an NBA championship. He predicted in 1986 that he would do it in the next five years. In 1991, he won his first championship and Finals MVP. Jordan went on to capture five more titles in eight seasons. He is one of only seven players to have won an NCAA, NBA and Olympic gold medal. Michael Jordan won the Olympic Gold at the age of 21. His team Chicago Bulls won five NBA championships in 8 seasons, never losing.