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MLB Great Derek Jeter Once Revealed How NBA Legend Michael Jordan Played a Huge Part in His Career- “I Picked His Brain..”

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Long-time friends Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan are the legends of their respective games. Both achieved the pinnacle in their career, winning multiple accolades in their respective careers. They’ve been there for each other in the important moments of their lives.

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It is normal for friends to pick their brains when one of them might be better at certain things than the other. Both athletes have played for around two decades in their respective sports. And they have achieved a lot after retiring from the games that have helped push their net worth to a humongous value. Jeter had no shame in accepting that he did use to pick his friend’s brain over things that he needed help with.

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Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan share a bond like no other!

Although the sports that they played were completely different, Jeter’s and Jordan’s mentality was alike. Even the Yankees legend agreed upon the same in an old interview. Jeter also agreed that at times he would pick Jordan’s brain.

“I pick his brain quite a bit. We play two completely different sports, we’re two completely different athletes, but the mindset is the same. You go out there, and you try to win regardless of what you’re doing. So, I picked his brain over the year,” Jeter said.

Two completely different people with the same mindset together can help each other achieve even bigger things. And they did it quite well in their off-field partnership with Nike’s Jordan brand.

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Jordan helped Jeter fulfill his aim of buying a baseball team!

Jeter trying to buy the Miami Marlins. And his lack of funds at the time is a thing not hidden from anyone. When his dream of buying the Marlins was about to be fulfilled, and there was only one thing stopping him, Jordan stepped in.

Watch this story: Derek Jeter Net Worth : How rich is the MLB legend compared to Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry

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From a billion of his net worth, the NBA champion Michael Jordan took out some funds to help his friend. Then Jeter was able to complete the sale with his best friend’s help. And he owned a 4% share of the team. While Jordan also owned a share of the team, but only 1%.

What is your opinion on Jeter and Jordan’s epic friendship bond?