Michael Jordan’s daughter claims she had no idea how famous her dad was: “I Googled him. And I found a lot clearly”
Michael Jordan’s daughter claims she had no idea how famous her dad was: “I Googled him. And I found a lot clearly” originally appeared on Basketball Network.
Growing up, most kids have at least some inkling about their parents’ jobs. Maybe they’re doctors, teachers, or even engineers. However, for Jasmine Jordan, the youngest child of six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, understanding her father’s career didn’t come naturally.
Suppose your dad is the greatest player of his generation and one of the most marketable athletes. In that case, it shouldn’t be difficult to notice — however, the daughter of the Chicago Bulls legend didn’t get the memo on time.
Finding out
It wasn’t until she was in school that she began to grasp the magnitude of her father’s fame. Teachers and classmates would casually mention MJ as if he were a mythical figure, not someone who played catch in the backyard. Confused, the daughter of the legend turned to the internet for clarity.
“I had kids and teachers and staff at school telling me, ‘It’s incredible your father is who he is,” Jasmine said. “And I’m thinking you all haven’t met my father, to my knowledge. How do you know this? So I did; I Googled him. And I found a lot clearly.”
Born on December 7, 1992, MJ’s daughter grew up during a time when her father’s influence was still at its peak. Her world wasn’t one of sold-out arenas or fan hysteria. Instead, her parents carefully curated it, ensuring a childhood filled with normalcy and devoid of overwhelming fame.
Growing the family
Despite the global admiration, her parents had succeeded in keeping her and her siblings grounded, teaching them to view Mike as a father first, not a cultural icon.
Today, Jasmine, now 32, has embraced a new role as a parent herself. In 2019, she and her fiancé, former Syracuse basketball player Rakeem Christmas, welcomed their son, making Jordan a first-time grandfather. Her gratitude for her father’s efforts to shield her from the pressures of fame shines through.
“I had that conversation with my father afterward, and he just laughed and was like, ‘Hey, there’s no way to really tell you anything like that,” Jasmine said. “But between him and my mom, they made sure that we felt like he was as normal as can be, and we grew up very normal, and for that, I’m grateful.”
Though she didn’t inherit her father’s on-court prowess, the Hall of Famer’s daughter found her own way to connect with basketball. In 2018, she worked as a field representative for her father’s Nike brand and later as a basketball operations coordinator for the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA team her father owns.
No. 23’s greatest achievement was being a present and supportive father despite most superstars’ challenges with family life. By keeping his family life separate from his public persona, Mike allowed his children to carve their own paths without being overshadowed by his legacy.
His daughter’s discovery of her father’s impact wasn’t immediate or overwhelming — it was gradual, guided by curiosity and cemented by pride. And now, as she raises her own son, she carries forward the same values of humility and grounding that her parents passed down to her.
This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
