Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, recently posted on his Instagram story, wishing his mother Juanita her birthday. Marcus also recently concluded a happy vacation with his father and stepmother, Yvette Prieto. However, despite being much closer to his father and his new wife, he also shares an intimate and binding bond with his mother. This can be understood from how Marcus dug a 30-year-old picture to wish his mother.

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Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy were married for over 17 years, with the couple tying the knot on September 2, 1989. Together, they had three children: two sons and a daughter. However, the couple ended on a difficult note, with their growing differences. The Jordans divorced on December 29, 2006, with Juanita earning a massive $168 million settlement.

However, Marcus has retained a close and intimate bond with his mother despite the tension. He still finds an amicable balance between his parents, with his loyalty lying for both.

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Marcus Jordan shares a nostalgic picture of his mother, Juanita Vanoy’s birthday

Marcus Jordan shared a nostalgic picture on his Instagram story alongside his parents and older brother. In the photo, Michael Jordan is kissing baby Marcus, who lies in his mother’s arms, while his older brother, Jeffrey Jordan, stares at him in awe. This picture is particularly momentous given the Chicago Bulls, and MJ had just won their first NBA title.

Juanita Vanoy turns 64 years old today. Although his parents have split, this gesture shows how Marcus still regards his mother as an important person in his life.

Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy’s split was one of the largest divorce alimonies of that time

Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy’s split had cost the former Chicago Bulls star heavily. Jordan paid his ex-wife over $168 million in alimony payments and spent an extra $2 million in legal fees. Following his high-profile divorce in 2006, Jordan started dating the former model Yvette Prieto in 2008.

Jordan and Prieto tied the knot on April 27, 2013, and now have twin daughters. Marcus seems well suited to his father’s new life and family, even enjoying a recent trip to Turks and Caicos with them.

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However, he had surprised the basketball community with the absence of his current girlfriend, Larsa Pippen.

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