MICHAEL Jordan’s son Marcus has claimed the Chicago Bulls legend once nearly lost $40,000 after falling off a jet ski with his daughter Jasmine.

And once in the water, the NBA icon apparently rushed to save the money first.

Michael Jordan is claimed to have almost lost $40k after falling off a jet ski with daughter Jasmine during a trip to the BahamasCredit: Getty

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Jordan’s son, Marcus, told the story on his Separation Anxiety podcast, adding the Chicago Bulls icon went to save the money firstCredit: Getty
Marcus Jordan, 32, made the revelation on the podcast he co-hosts with girlfriend and Real Housewives star Larsa Pippen – Separation Anxiety.

In the episode titled Spilling Family Secrets, the younger Jordan started off by claiming that his dad can’t swim.

“But he can survive,” the six-time NBA champion’s son added.

Marcus then recalled how his dad and sister ended up in the Bahamas water after their jet ski capsized.

“My sister is floating – she obviously had a life vest on,” Marcus said.

“My dad is in the water, he wasn’t wearing a life vest.

“And all you see is this big wad of cash, it probably was like 40 grand, in a rubber band.”

Marcus then asked Larsa – who’s the ex-wife of MJ’s ex-Bulls teammate Scottie Pippen – who she thought his dad went to save first.

And when the reality TV star guessed it was the money, he continued: “My dad literally went for the 40 grand first.”

Larsa, 49, came to Michael’s defense, predicting that Jasmine was probably “fine” having the vest on.

Marcus responded: “And that’s what my dad said.

“He was like, ‘She got on a life vest but I got to go grab this cash.”‘

Marcus and Larsa appear to be getting ready to tie the knot despite the 16-year age gap between them.

Their relationship is progressing even though Michael has indicated he doesn’t support it.