Kwame Brown says Michael Jordan never used homophobic slur or made him cry

Posted Jun 8, 2017
When former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick Kwame Brown's name is brought up by NBA fans, it's usually followed by snickers and tales of unfulfilled promise. Part of the reason he never fully developed, according to rumors, is that Michael Jordan would constantly berate and humiliate Brown during his rookie season in Washington. (CBS Sports)

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