Basketball legend Michael Jordan has sparked significant debate with his recent comments regarding athletes who kneel during the National Anthem. In a statement that has ignited both support and criticism, Jordan declared that athletes who choose to kneel should forfeit their medals, drawing attention to his views on patriotism and national symbols.

Jordan, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, has rarely ventured into political or social commentary with such directness. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about athletes’ protests during the National Anthem, which have become a prominent issue in sports and beyond.