Michael Jordan was the biggest basketball star during his heyday, with most guys wanting to join him on his quest for NBA championships. And while it was a privilege to be on the same team as “His Airness,” sharing a locker room with the Chicago Bulls legend wasn’t easy.
One player who experienced this firsthand was David Wood. The Nevada product went undrafted but got to play for the Bulls in 1988.
The MJ Experience
During his appearance on Sports Bytes Philippines, the 6’9″ forward talked about his experience with the Bulls that year. That included going through the rookie initiations, the most famous of which was carrying the bags of top veteran stars.
Wood narrated how most vets wanted to make him their rookie. But of all people, he got to be Jordan’s.
“So, on the first road trip, of all people, Michael Jordan goes: ‘Hey, Wood. When we get to the airport, you’re going to carry my bags,” David shared .
At that point, David was wondering if he had to carry the bags of the resident stars. He approached the team trainer and verified if he had to do that.