The School Bully Attacks a Black Girl… Without Knowing She’s Jasmine M. Jordan, Michael Jordan Daughter
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Jasmine M. Jordan stepped off the school bus, feeling the crisp autumn air brush against her face. Clear View High School loomed ahead, bustling with students who were absorbed in their own worlds, their laughter and chatter emphasizing her sense of isolation. Despite having done this multiple times, starting over at a new school was never easy. This was Jasmine’s fourth school in three years, and each transition built taller walls around her.
Holding her backpack straps tightly, Jasmine walked forward, hoping to blend in unnoticed. Her strategy was always the same: avoid attention, avoid trouble. Her first day had barely started when she sensed eyes on her, curiosity mixed with indifference from her new peers. She kept her gaze lowered, navigating the crowded halls toward her locker, determined not to attract attention.
Yet, life had other plans.
Bryce Carter, the school’s resident bully and popular jock, noticed Jasmine almost immediately. As Jasmine moved quietly through the hall, Bryce deliberately shoved her shoulder, scattering her books to the floor. The hallway grew quiet, attention fixed on Jasmine as she bent down, calmly gathering her belongings, refusing to meet Bryce’s mocking gaze.
“Well, look what we have here,” Bryce sneered, his tone dripping with disdain. Jasmine remained silent, standing and trying to walk away, but Bryce grabbed her backpack. “Don’t you have any manners, new girl?”
For a fleeting moment, Jasmine felt an inner strength stir within her. She met Bryce’s stare, her voice steady yet quiet, “You shouldn’t have done that.”
Bryce laughed mockingly, “And why is that?”
But Jasmine said nothing more. Her silence was louder than words as she turned and walked away, leaving Bryce momentarily stunned.
Throughout the day, Jasmine maintained her quiet, resilient composure, avoiding eye contact and interactions, knowing Bryce wouldn’t let the encounter rest easily. Lunchtime was a test of endurance. Bryce sat at the popular table, commanding the room. Jasmine sat alone, quietly eating, knowing he was plotting his next move.
By day’s end, Jasmine hoped for relief, but Bryce confronted her once again as she walked towards the bus stop. “You think you’re better than everyone else?” he challenged, his voice sharp.
This time, Jasmine didn’t remain silent. Her voice was calm, yet a subtle defiance resonated through her words. “You should walk away,” she said simply, unafraid.
Bryce hesitated, momentarily confused by her confidence. Jasmine took advantage of his uncertainty and walked away, leaving Bryce with his pride bruised.
The following day, whispers filled the halls. Everyone watched Jasmine carefully, intrigued by the shift in power dynamics. Bryce, determined to reassert his dominance, taunted her again loudly in the cafeteria, mocking her about the previous day’s events.
Yet Jasmine was ready this time. With composed confidence, she faced him and smiled faintly. “Funny how you keep mentioning my dad,” she remarked calmly. “Maybe you’ve forgotten who he is.”
Bryce faltered, uncertainty flickering across his face. At that exact moment, the unmistakable roar of a powerful sports car echoed from outside. Heads turned as the sleek vehicle pulled up to the curb—Michael Jordan himself behind the wheel.
Bryce’s arrogance dissolved instantly, replaced by disbelief and fear. Jasmine calmly walked toward the door, leaving Bryce speechless as she joined her father. Without a backward glance, Jasmine departed, leaving Bryce’s once unshakable confidence shattered in front of the entire school.
Days passed, and Bryce’s reign crumbled further. Friends drifted away, whispers filled the school, and Jasmine became a symbol of quiet strength and resilience. Bryce’s desperate attempts at regaining his status only exposed more cracks, while Jasmine remained poised, her silence a powerful weapon.
Finally, Bryce vandalized Jasmine’s locker, scattering her belongings in an attempt to provoke her. Jasmine, unfazed and deliberate, simply gathered her things without reaction, leaving Bryce defeated once more.
At home, Jasmine shared the incident calmly with Michael Jordan, revealing her strategy: patience and silence. She knew Bryce would ultimately sabotage himself. Michael nodded proudly, recognizing the strength his daughter had developed.
Indeed, Bryce’s downfall came swiftly after his locker stunt. Without reactions to fuel his power, his friends distanced themselves. Jasmine, by merely staying calm and silent, reclaimed control, teaching Bryce and everyone watching that true strength doesn’t lie in dominance or fear, but in the quiet confidence to stand firm, unwavering even when tested.
Jasmine’s quiet resilience reshaped the school’s social dynamics, proving once and for all that silence, dignity, and patience could overcome even the harshest bullying.
Michael Jordan’s controversial answer when asked if Steph Curry deserves to be in NBA Hall of Fame
Michael Jordan delivered a bold take when asked if Steph Curry deserves to be in the NBA Hall of Fame.
Jordan enjoyed a legendary basketball career, winning an impressive six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
He’s widely regarded as the GOAT of the sport following his incredible exploits on the court.
In 2009, Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside fellow greats John Stockton, David Robinson and Jerry Sloan.
Curry is destined to follow Jordan in the Hall of Fame once his career is said and done.
The 37-year-old is still going strong and achieved a remarkable milestone in Golden State Warriors’ victory over the Sacramento Kings earlier this month, with Shaquille O’Neal arguing the point guard deserves to be in the GOAT conversation.
But, speaking in 2019, Jordan claimed Curry is not yet a Hall of Famer.
“I hope not. He’s still a great player. Not a Hall of Famer yet, though,” he said. “He’s not.”
Curry responded to Jordan’s claim by stating that he still has a lot to prove to himself.
“I think I’m good, but then I’m never complacent,” he told Matt Welty during an interview for Sole Collector.
“I know I have more to prove to myself.
“When you hear a guy like that who’s the greatest of all time, it’s kind of funny.”
Steph Curry in action for the Golden State Warriors. Image: Getty
Curry added: “Since we’ve been on this stage, we’ve heard a lot of retired guys chiming in on this generation of basketball players and evaluating talent and saying their generation was better and all that.
“It’s a great conversation for the fans to get in on.
“I know I’m in good shape for that, but I still have a lot to prove to myself.”
A lot has happened in the world of basketball since Jordan’s comments over five years ago.
In 2022, Curry won a fourth NBA championship and won a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.