Michael Jordan's security guard John Wozniak reveals incredible stories in The Last Dance

latest episodes of  Last Dance focused on Michael Jordan's gambling and Bulls' first three-peat. However, episode 6 featured a clip of Jordan playing quarter-toss with his security guard John Michael Wozniak, which gained a lot of attention online. People made a meme out of John Michael Wozniak's shrug but also talked about how Michael Jordan security guard shrugged at NBA legend and even won his money. 

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Michael Jordan security guard John Michael Wozniak shrugged at six-time NBA champion 

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While Michael Jordan security team was introduced during first two episodes, this is first time a clip was shared. In episode, Michael Jordan bet Wozniak that he could land quarter closer to wall in one throw than latter could in four tries. However, Wozniak needed only one try to beat Jordan. He pocketed Jordan's $20 and also imitated his shrug from 1992 NBA Finals against Portland Trail Blazers which went viral on Twitter. Here is how Michael Jordan security guard became a part of permanent Michael Jordan security team.

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Before he became a Michael Jordan security guard, Wozniak was a US Army veteran and Chicago narcotics officer. Reports state that he was kwn as 'Hollywood' because of his Corvette, 'fearless attitude' and 'distinctive appearance'. When Jordan joined Bulls, Wozniak took a job working security at old Chicago Stadium. He used to park players' cars after y arrived. Wozniak's son revealed in an interview that he offered to pay Jordan back, who refused and asked him to t worry about it. Sometime later, Wozniak, Travis and Lett were only few security guards allowed to escort Jordan around. 

Jordan asked Lett, Wozniak and Travis to quit ir jobs with Bulls to work with him when he left to play baseball. Bulls hired three of m again when he returned to basketball after two years. Jordan reportedly trusted Wozniak tremendously and was comfortable with him escorting his wife and sons to events. His son recalled ar one of John Michael Wozniak stories, where Jordan had once 'kicked' him out of a Christmas party after he defeated six-time NBA champion in a game of pool. 

Wozniak passed away earlier this year. As per his son Nicholi, Jordan had sent his condolences and flowers after hearing news. Wozniak continued working with Jordan even after being diagsed with cancer and worked at his Highland Park property in Chicago. Jordan's manr tweeted about Wozniak, confident that he must be watching from heaven. 

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John Michael Wozniak stories 

During a 2016 interview with Complex, Wozniak shared one of 'craziest' experiences he had while on Michael Jordan security team. He recalled an incident where y had come back from playing basketball and were in  Omni Building in Chicago. People had spotted Jordan's car and had gared around. y had to get contractor to take m through an underground exit after crossing street.

He even shared his thoughts on Jordan's popularity. When he was assigned to Monroe Street 12th Police District, he could t walk down Madison Street. After Jordan came to city, he stated that 'banks, restaurants, and condominiums started opening up'. Towards end of interview, he revealed that he can call Jordan anytime even though y do t work toger anymore. 

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