Michael Jordan Supports Barry Bonds

This has been quite the whirlwind week for Barry Bonds. Not that we'd expect anything less from potentially the most controversial figure in all of sports, but this is taking it to new heights. First, Bonds got into a war of words with Bob Costas over BALCO chemist Patrick Arnold's accusations that Bonds and Gary Sheffield took performance-enhancers. Luckily for Barry, the negativity of those allegations were offset by the compliments he received from Gary Sheffield who called him the best player ever, and Joe Montana, who recorded a video that showed support of Barry. Now we have come to learn that another prominent figure in sports has also shown his support for Barry Bonds after Barry belted career home run No. 754 on Friday night. It was none other than Michael Jordan:

When he jogged out to left field, a video message was played on the scoreboard from Michael Jordan, the National Basketball Association star who has six rings playing for the Chicago Bulls. Jordan congratulated Bonds for his accomplishments.
"Hey, Barry, it's Michael Jordan," he said. "I just want to congratulate you on your historic event. I'm very happy for you. Ever since the first day I saw you in the batting cage, you've been working towards this for a long period of time. So I want to wish you and [wife] Elizabeth and that beautiful girl of yours congratulations. I'm very happy for you."

Barry's got friends ... in high places. Now, if they've already shown Joe Montana and Michael Jordan -- and it doesn't get much bigger than Joe Montana and Michael Jordan when it comes to sports -- it makes me wonder. What could they possibly have in store for 755 and 756???? A message from Babe Ruth? Satchel Paige? Roy Hobbs? How the heck can you top Montana and MJ?

Previously at FanHouse:
Joe Montana Supports Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds Says Bob Costas Practices 'Irresponsible Journalism'
BALCO Chemist Says Barry Bonds and Gary Sheffield Took Performance-Enhancers
Gary Sheffield: Bonds Is Best Player Ever
Barry Bonds News
Home Run Chase

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

8-02-2007 @ 6:41PM

sha sha said...

Go Michael! Get busy! Go crazy! Get retarded!

7-28-2007 @ 11:44AM

TheHype said...

I think it's quite obvious: Barry Bonds will congratulate Barry Bonds (via video message of course)

7-28-2007 @ 11:50AM

Martin said...

Victor Conte

7-28-2007 @ 1:49PM

Joseph E. Odiase said...

Congratulations Barry. Keep hitting them out.

7-28-2007 @ 1:04PM

The attorney general announcing that Barry Bonds' been indicted

7-28-2007 @ 1:17PM

choperchoy said...

does that mean joe montana and michael jordon took performance-enhancers too? barry bonds is the biggest a hole in baseball. real likeable guy.

7-28-2007 @ 1:36PM

jitesh patel said...

TO COMMENT ON THAT LAST GUY'S POST JUST CAUSE YOU SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW PRO ATHLETE DOES NOT MAKE YOU GUILTY OF USING PROFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS THEY ALL COULD HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR MANY YEARS BONDS HAS NOT BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF ANYTHING SO WHY THE HATE??? ALSO JUST CAUSE HE ISNT FRIENDLY HELL THERE ARE MANY BITTER PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT MAKE TONS OR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FAMOUS OR NOT IF I WERE BARRY AND HAD TO HEAR ALL THAT B.S EVERYWHERE I WENT I SURELY WOULD NOT KISS ANYONES ASS NOR WOULD I BE A HAPPY CAMPER EVERY CITY I WENT TO WITH REPORTERS ASKING HIM ABOUT THE SAME DAMM TOPIC BONDS IS VERY CONTENT ON JUST PLAYING BASEBALL WITHOUT IDIOT REPORTERS STICKING A MIC IN FRONT OF HIM 150 SOME ODD DAYS A YEAR DURNING BASEBALL SEASON JUST LET BARRY BE DONT BOTHER HIM DONT ASK HIM STUPID ASS QUESTIONS PERIOD

7-28-2007 @ 2:00PM

Rain Man said...

I believe that everyone is innocent until proven guilty but it doesn't change my opinion of Bonds. I wish that he were innocent but my mind and heart says otherwise and we're all entitled to our opinion in this democracy. I was also very surprised at Michael Jordan standing up for Bonds. He didn't need to draw attention to himself. Andy Rooney would have called Jordan's statement racial discrimination. Again, we are entitled to our opinion. About A-Rod.
He is not as good as Bonds was for two or three years
BUT A-Rod was superior to Bonds PRIOR to 2001. Think about it. Just another opinion

7-28-2007 @ 3:17PM

RustyShackleford said...

HOW ABOUT A MESSAGE ON THE SCOREBOARD- "CONGRATULATIONS, BARRY! PATRICK ARNOLD

7-28-2007 @ 6:48PM

goarmy said...

Bond's negative image was earned solele by his on behavior. So to blame fans.bloggers or reporters for his unpopular persona. It's a a cop out for those who will support him no matter what a low life he is , merely because he hits well. Oh , and please don't throw in that old tired act , the "RACE CARD "

7-28-2007 @ 11:48PM

George B Vieto said...

Sign on the scoreboard should read "Congraulations on breaking the home run record. The fans of Major League Baseball who just loved to be thrilled."

8-04-2007 @ 12:06AM

Tony Young said...

Anyone who wants to see the ultimate "BARRY BONDS HOMERUN KING" trophy check out this link! It's 4 foot tall, unreal!!! It will be on EBAY the day after Mr. Bonds hits #756. Over 400 hours worth of work put into it.

Tony

8-04-2007 @ 12:08AM

Anyone who wants to see the ultimate "BARRY BONDS HOMERUN KING" trophy check out this link!

http://s181.photobucket.com/albums/x5/youngy_03/?action=view¤t=tropynewebayready026.jpg

It's 4 foot tall, unreal!!! It will be on EBAY the day after Mr. Bonds hits #756. Over 400 hours worth of work put into it.

Tony