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Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:50 pm EST

Video: CEO John Rogers beats Jordan one-on-one, circa 2003

By J.E. Skeets

Back in February, SI's Chris Ballard wrote a story about a post-Wizards era Michael Jordan that received a bit of attention. As the story went, some mutual fund CEO named John Rogers Jr. had beaten Jordan in a game of one-on-one at the legend's high-end "Flight School" camp in Las Vegas. According to Ballard, there were one-handed runners and flip-shots and even Damon Wayans. It was quite the tale. And today, thanks to The Wall Street Journal, we finally have video footage.

That lefty lay-in at the end to win it was impressive. Nice English, John.

Via NESW Sports, your #1 source for classic and random Michael Jordan videos.

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  1. LBJ4MVP
    1. Posted by LBJ4MVP Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    1st
    word up
  2. LBJ4MVP
    2. Posted by LBJ4MVP Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    lol damon wayans was funny at the end lol
    "take your picture down and put up rogers right there" hahaahahah
    "i mean i understand you get crossed up, dunked on, ya know it happens...but at your own camp? come on dawg!"
    hahaha
  3. Max Canney
    3. Posted by Max Canney Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    3rd?? sweeeeet
  4. JohnnyD
    4. Posted by JohnnyD Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    I don't feel so bad about losing to my nephew now.
  5. Shep D
    5. Posted by Shep D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:24 pm EDT

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    Wow the story that guy would get to tell was worth whatever the insane price of that camp was.
  6. SC.
    6. Posted by SC. Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    MC, either you're just a complete moron or you don't understand basketball. All Jordan did that game on offense was stand in the same exact spot and heave 3's. On defense, he never even bothered to put up a hand - he could've easily blocked all the shots with his long arms.
    Buddy, get a clue. It's like when you "play" against a little kid or a girl, you don't go 100%.
  7. jchOu2
    7. Posted by jchOu2 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    ownedddddddddd!
  8. Kirby
    8. Posted by Kirby Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    How come jordan didnt just drive in and posterize the guy? Kept shooting outside shots...WEAK
  9. Mike A
    9. Posted by Mike A Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:17 pm EDT

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    9th?
    SC speaks the truth
  10. alex m
    10. Posted by alex m Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:48 pm EDT

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    These ballers exist everywhere on every playground, gym, or court. These are the true heroes of basketball........oh [profane] jordan didn't try?
  11. alex m
    11. Posted by alex m Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:48 pm EDT

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    these ballers exist everywhere on every playground, gym, or court. these are the true heroes of basketball........oh [profane] jordan didn't try?
  12. Jack Nicholson
    12. Posted by Jack Nicholson Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:53 pm EDT

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    Man! This camp musta cost a fortune. Old, rich, balding CEO's all over the place. JORDAN was smiling - he's saying: "This is a stick-up! Don't take it seriously."
  13. Azn SensAzn
    13. Posted by Azn SensAzn Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:41 pm EDT

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    This is why Kobe is better than Jordan!!!
  14. Azn SensAzn
    14. Posted by Azn SensAzn Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:41 pm EDT

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    This is why Kobe is better than Jordan! Jordan was totally over rated!!!
  15. John K
    15. Posted by John K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Anyone who plays ball can see that Jordan WAS trying to block that last shot, but Rogers had great body control and kept it away from him. It happens in ball, even to the best.
  16. Glen
    16. Posted by Glen Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    It's not real 1 on 1. There was no rebounding, plus MJ really only played defense on the last shot.
  17. mintie
    17. Posted by mintie Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:47 pm EDT

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    Kobe probably couldn't beat Rogers either!
  18. TK
    18. Posted by TK Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:07 pm EDT

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    Jordan was overrated?!! Are you a bit simple Sam I Am?
  19. Phil M
    19. Posted by Phil M Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:48 pm EDT

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    Sam I Am, Kobe aint the best ever without Jordan...he just isn't.
  20. MISTA
    20. Posted by MISTA Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:22 pm EDT

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    This is a funny video. We all know MJ can beat this guy easily. This is just a way to give the fans their monies worth so the CEO can go home and tell his grandkids hey I bet MJ. BUt as his kids get older and look at this video and some of the Real MJ clips. They would say Grand dad. MJ wasn't even playing you hard. He was just taking it easy on you. You and no hooper you suck. My grand dad is a lame!
  21. moetee_2000
    21. Posted by moetee_2000 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:24 pm EDT

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    For those of you who actually believe this dude won, get real!
    At 38 MJ lit it up for 51 points against the Hornets!Again, this was against NBA players who were younger and quicker .He would destroy this dude if he wanted.
  22. B.How
    22. Posted by B.How Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:28 pm EDT

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    why are these jordan fans getting all sensitive. it was a friendly one on one game with nothing at stake. chill out
  23. keyzerjose
    23. Posted by keyzerjose Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    i dont know bout that number 19... both jordan and kobe could of beat this guy hands down without breaking a sweat if they wanted to .. but the difference is jordan was havung fun toning down the intensity.. i dont know if black mamba knows another way to play the game. whether its jordan or john rogers jr kobe was playing he would play the same. i think kobe would commit hari kari if he lost. lol cool vid though
  24. Larry H
    24. Posted by Larry H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:17 pm EDT

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    this game was for fun you tards.
  25. Ross D
    25. Posted by Ross D Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:52 pm EDT

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    To Mr. J. E. Skeets: Don't tell me you are not serious in writing this column. If you want to write a "story" at the expense of Mr. Michael Jordan, you are on the wrong track! Also, you should clarify that Mr Jordan "wants" to get beat for your story to be believable. Thank you. Go Lakers!

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