Alex Ovechkin distances himself from comparisons with Michael Jordan, asserting that he is not on the same level of popularity. In an interview, he praised Jordan as the greatest and acknowledged his mother’s accomplishments in basketball. Ovechkin reiterated his stance on humility when asked whether he felt he was closer to Jordan's level, saying, 'No, why elevate yourself?' He remains a fan of Jordan and has expressed a desire to meet him. Jordan congratulated Ovechkin following his record-breaking achievement in hockey, emphasizing mutual respect between the two athletes.
Ovechkin asserted, 'Of course, there is no such thing, but if you compare me with Michael Jordan, then it's like night and day. Jordan is the greatest, the same as my mother.'
When asked about his modesty, he simply stated, 'No, why elevate yourself? You have to stay grounded.'
Ovechkin admitted his admiration for Jordan, noting, 'Jordan is the one athlete that I would most like to meet more than any other.'
After surpassing Gretzky's record, Jordan congratulated Ovechkin saying, 'Hi, Alex, congratulations. Quite a record to break.'
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