Why are Michael Jordan’s eyes red? Fans ask as NBA legend returns behind booth on NBC | Hindustan Times
Updated on: Oct 22, 2025 07:52 am IST
Michael Jordan returned to call the NBA 2025-26 opener, sparking fan chatter about his yellow-red eyes, a tint linked to an unconfirmed condition.
NBA legend Michael Jordan debuted behind the booth to call the OKC Thunder vs the Houston Rockets NBA Season 2025-26 opener on Tuesday. Fans, inevitably, took notice of his eyes, which have a yellow/ red tint owing to a natural condition.
Michael Jordan walks the course during the Saturday morning foursomes matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course.(Getty Images via AFP)
As the 62-year-old returned to the fold of the NBA on tip-off night on NBC, fans again took notice of the color of his eyes. So, why do they appear red or yellow? Jordan has never given a conclusive answer to why his eyes are red or yellow.
Some rumors suggest that it could be because of a condition, such as Complexion-Associated Melanosis. But it’s not confirmed. What is known is that his condition is natural, with no disease or illness involved; he has always had bloodshot eyes.
Similar concerns were sparked when Michael Jordan made an appearance at a Champions League game in September 2024 without his usual sunglasses on. At that time, SportsBible reported citing a supposed doctor’s post on Reddit that Jordan’s eyes are “anicteric”- or they do not have jaundice.
Fan Questions Resurface
As he called the OKC Thunder vs the Houston Rockets game on Tuesday night, similar concerns of whether he has jaundice or alcohol-induced jaundice, resurfaced.
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“I can see the alcoholism all in Michael Jordan’s eyes gah damn,” wrote one user.
Jonathan Snowden @JESnowden · 1h I think there is one question we all want Michael Jordan to answer: “Are you okay? Your eyes are super red and watery. Have you thought about Claritin?”
“michael jordan eyes look like a fish on ice at the fish market,” wrote one.
“Michael Jordan’s eyes are the same color as the original wendy’s boxes,” wrote another.
Jordan signed an 11-year agreement with the NBA starting with the 2025-26 season.
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