WATCH: Jalen Hurts calls out Michael Jordan for ducking him at sport

by: Chandler Vessels • 20 hours ago • ChandlerVessels

Jalen Hurts wants to take on Michael Jordan . But instead of the football field or basketball court, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback wants to meet the NBA legend at the pool hall.

Hurts recently met up with the six-time NBA champion in Greece, but they apparently didn’t have time to get a game in. However, he made sure to send Jordan a reminder that he’s serious about the match.

“I’m still waiting on my pool match with him,” Hurts said in a recent interview with Overtime. “He’ll have to catch me on the pool table.”

Jalen Hurts and Michael Jordan gotta run the ones @JalenHurts @Eagles pic.twitter.com/CnQHMcE13I

— Overtime (@overtime) July 21, 2025

If not pool, Hurts would also consider taking on Jordan in a game of golf. However, the Eagles QB’s only request would be that he had time to practice.

“He’s a golfer,” he said. “…I’d have to prepare. I wouldn’t go into battle not ready.”

Hurts is part of the Jordan brand and was in Greece to attend Jordan’s “Board of Greatness.” Others in attendance included Lakers star Luka Doncic and former NBA star Carmelo Anthony .

The pair have grown closer this offseason after Hurts led the Eagles to a Super Bowl win against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was his first championship, and perhaps he can gleam even more from Jordan on what it means to be great. Maybe they’ll even get the opportunity to discuss it over a game of pool.

For now, Hurts’ focus will remain on the Eagles with training camp set to begin this week. As for Jordan, he’s gearing up for a role as an analyst for NBC during their NBA coverage for the 2025-26 season in a few months.

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