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Michael Jordan’s unusual McDonald’s breakfast that made him the NBA’s best: A few dollars’ worth of calories

Jordan embodied the pinnacle of athletic performance but still had a craving for a Sausage McMuffin…

By Brandon Sutton · MARCA

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:41 PM

Key Things to Know

Former teammates revealed Michael Jordan regularly ate McDonald's Sausage McMuffins for breakfast during his NBA career.
Charles Oakley confirmed on a podcast that Jordan ate McDonald's every morning and pre-game steaks.
Jordan's fast-food preference contradicted the structured oatmeal and egg white diet outlined by trainer Tim Grover.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former teammates revealed that NBA legend Michael Jordan regularly ate McDonald's Sausage McMuffins for breakfast during his dominant career with the Chicago Bulls. Former teammate Stacey King initially mentioned the routine during a 2022 broadcast, and Charles Oakley subsequently backed up the claim on the All the Smoke podcast, noting that Jordan ate McDonald's every morning and steak before games.

These fast-food habits contrasted sharply with the strict regimen outlined by his trainer, Tim Grover, in 1996. Grover described a nutrition plan consisting of oatmeal, egg whites, and protein shakes designed to maintain stable energy levels while Jordan led Chicago to six NBA championships.

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