Basketball legend Michael Jordan didn't linger at Toni Kukoč's Hall of Fame induction, despite promising in 2009 to do so. Luckily, Jordan kept his promise when his daughter's wedding, originally scheduled for the same day, was postponed due to COVID. However, the attention Jordan attracts meant he left immediately after the induction. Kukoč wasn't bothered by the early exit, understanding Jordan's challenge with incessant fan interactions. Kukoč, one of Jordan's golf buddies, noted an incident at the ceremony where Jordan was forced into impromptu photo ops and was subsequently mobbed by fans. He acknowledged that such incidents are common for Jordan, who appreciates the solitude of golf as it grants the protection of his privacy. Even Kukoč, who acknowledges the gap in fame between himself and Jordan, knows the frustration of incessant fan encounters, sharing an amusing anecdote about frequent and nonsensical interactions with fans. Nonetheless, he is empathetic toward Jordan's privacy needs. When the pair plays golf, the only dialogues they indulge in are about the game and the after-game refreshments.