Michael Jordan Trolls Giants Legend Lawrence Taylor on Golf Course
Golf has long been the go-to playground for big names, where often legends like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Donald Trump, and Steph Curry trade stadium lights for fairways and friendly banter.
But sometimes, those actions on the greens become the stage for unforgettable moments. That’s exactly what happened this week when NBA icon Michael Jordan rolled up on NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor and turned a casual reunion into a viral comedy sketch.
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The encounter took place during a casual round at Jordan’s exclusive club, Grove XXIII, on Thursday. Jordan, dressed in Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red, pulled up in his cart and greeted Taylor with a warm hug.
“How you doin’?” Jordan asked. “Alright,” Taylor replied. “Just hangin’ in there.”
The two North Carolina legends shared a quick embrace before Jordan turned to greet the rest of the group. But just as he was about to drive off, he spotted Taylor’s footwear, black slip-on shoes with black socks, and couldn’t resist.
“Man, you really doing motherf***ing relaxing on my golf course!” Jordan quipped, pointing at Taylor’s shoes. The entire group, including Taylor, burst into laughter as Jordan sped off in his cart.
Taylor, never one to back down, fired back with a grin, joking about Jordan’s retirement leisurewear. “Seriously, you so relaxed like a motherf*****,” Taylor joked.
The moment, caught on video, quickly went viral across social media platforms, with fans loving the rare glimpse of two GOATs trading jabs.
This is awesome: Michael Jordan pulled up on Lawrence Taylor while playing golf and immiedialy started talking sh*t.
Just two GOATs having fun 😂🐐 pic.twitter.com/gUj8ZKMzCn
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 27, 2025
Jordan’s golf course antics are nothing new. From betting on 50-foot putts to trash-talking Charles Barkley mid-round, his airness has built a second legacy on the links.
“I kind of got into golf mainly because, from a competitive standpoint, to me, it is the hardest game to play,” he once said. “For a competitive person like me, this is what keeps me sane.”
Talking about the bond between Jordan and Taylor, it runs deep. As Taylor was preparing to leave UNC for the NFL in 1981, Jordan was just arriving on campus to begin his basketball journey.
“We played a lot of pickup, hung out a lot,” Taylor told the New York Post in 2020.
“He’s probably the most competitive person I know. He’ll bet on a 50-foot putt and make it nine times out of ten.”
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