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Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto buy house in suburban Miami

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Bulls great Michael Jordan has taken a 30-year mortgage on a relatively modest home in suburban Miami with his lady friend, Cuban-born model Yvette Prieto.

The Post's Jose Lambiet reports:
"It's a small humble thing, compared to what the 46-year-old Jordan is used to. Property appraiser records list the three- bedroom home at 5,500 square feet.

"But it's anonymous enough. None of the neighbors called by Page2Live realize that the six-time NBA champion is on the deed of the two-story villa on SW 92nd Terrace.

"Said the sexy-voiced Prieto: 'I can't talk about the house just yet. Sorry.'"

Lambiet speculates the couple took out the $196,000 mortgage because Prieto filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2002.

Their relationship was first reported last summer. Prieto in the past has been romantically linked with the likes of Enrique Iglesias Jr.

Here's a Google map of their suburban sanctuary:

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LET JORDAN DO HIS THING HEY HE GOT THE MONEY TO DO IT SO WHY NOT!

He may be 46yo and retired from basketball, but Jordan still knows how to SCORE!

JORDAN IS THE MAN, HE GOT THE MONEY TO BUY ANYTHING GET IT BOY.HIS GIRLFRIEND IS BUILT LIKE A SISTER DAMMMMMMMMMM,JORDAN GOT MONEY AND TASTE.

What do you mean score? Women are not auction objects and hopefully, she is not in it for the money. Because if that is the case she will not get much, it all goes to Juanita and the children she an Jordan have together.

Jordan needs to have his head examined. Didn't Carla Knaffel teach him anything! He is thinking with the wrong head !

First off brotha, only a sista is built like a sista, don't forget that. That's it, I'm done witch'ya. But my man got it right; Big Mike still knows how to score! She's not bad at all. I didn't really know Mike was into white girls though? I mean color me stupid, but it just never came out during his playing career, even before Juanita. Mind you, that was different time, but you'd think it would'a made some waves somewhere. But I guess that's what a good PR Firm buys you when your a big time star like Mike - "anonymity". Can't blame the brotha though, for going to such great lengths to avoid being stigmatized as a "sell out" with his own peeps. That's the way it was back then man. But just the same it's good to see the brotha finally come out of the closet and just say, "yeah - I'm down with white girls". At least he's got enough integrity to lead his life on his terms now. Which is more than you can say for a lot of professional brotha's walking around chasing after some of the most unworthy, sapphire queen, baby daddy havin' sista's and letting totally good women go to waste, simply because their white. I'm no bigot; just voicing a perspective... Gon' head Mike, I ain't mad at you bra'.

I am surprised she is even going out with grandpa. She could definitely do better than a washed up Jordan.

Do your thang MJ, The Greatest Basketball Player in The History Of The Game! 6 Time World Champion! 2 Time Olympic Gold Medallist! Keep taking it to the hole Mike, ha

Michael Jordan is the man! He has earned everything that he has, he's in a position where as he can date anyone whom he choose. It doesn't matter if she is white. Any how in response to the blogger that said "I didn't really know Mike was into white girls though?"
A few years ago Michael was being sued by a woman who said she was having an affair with him, that woman was white. But who cares like I said, he is a legend in his own time. So stop hating!

Read the story. It says she filed for bankruptcy in 2002. That's why she's with Jordan.

First, she not white she Cuban, and who cares do your thing Mike.


P.S.

She hot!

She isn't white you numskulls

First of all congratulations MJ on all that you've accomplished.You all keep referring to his lady friend as white when in fact she's Cuban.That would make her Latin-American dumba sses!!

Mike loves Las Latinas! U go boy!

Wow. I think I just got dumber reading the comments on this story. It's amazing how dumb some people are.

MJ should of stayed with his wife and do right but he committed adultry and put his wife and kids in pain. This new relationship wont last long because it's built on sand.....not a solid foundation.

Okay, enough of all the talk... Micheal, First of all, people are going to talk no matter what you do! No matter what, always, always keep GOD first!!! Because God is the only one you will have to worry about, not men! You look good. I hope all is well!

This woman is Cuban born, which means she is a latino. I guess gold diggers come in all nationalities.

MJ IS THE MAN!!!

I think...

This isn't news and shouldn't be on your front page.

I can't believe you a-holes just gave everyone in the world his address. You are idiots!

And this is news because???????????

Sorry Michael, I was more of a fan of yours when you was a Bull and married to the very beautiful Juanita Vanoy...... You should have tried your hardest to keep her. She is a jewel in my eyes. Sorry but If you had to do it again how come you could not get a Black Woman?? There are plenty of Beautiful Black Women around and they are not all out for your Money like this Yvette Person is or like that Karla Knafel woman was... You know what they say you reap what you sow, and money does not buy happiness... I think in the long run you are going to be one unhappy man....

Who cares?

I once was proud that Jordan fell in love with, and married a woman that looked like him, talked like him, and shared the same cultural heritage as him, but I guess when he lost his dad he lost his identity too.

You people ought to get a grip of yourselves. Especially, all of you jealous sisters! Its a shame you all could be so dumb as to not know that its no-ones' business whom this man chooses to love and marry. I pray that God does not judge us because we choose to love another human of a different race... LOVE IS LOVE! And who are you to say that its not true love? Also, for the people saying that he should have stayed with Juanita... Were you all there living in the midst of thier lives? NO! Noone but he and she knows why they divorced. Get a grip and find your own lives! All anyone should be doing here on this blog is wishing others a happy and blessed relationship, regardless of whom they choose to love.. Definitely should not be here judging as if you are God! and if you make the rules.... look at yourselves, did you marry the one you are with because a host of people who didnt know you told you to marry him/her? I dont think so!

I could not believe my eyes when I read this About a very popular man,what is wrong with Mike don't he know who he is and that he don't have to buy leg.She became this big time model when she hooked up with him she worked in a hospital making $10.00 an hour,and she was also ahostess,so she was either going to be a actress or a model.She layed around with asuper fine rich talented ENRIQUE Iglesias,and he didn't pay.I guess this is Mikes way of having control of a white woman,these chicks will let these rich athletes, do anything as long as they can be with the money she has all but published this when she went on the I want to date a million site,Well she got her wish and a stupid one at that.This woman is not black if she was MR. Jordan wouldn't be acting like a old fool.I know his children are sick of his uncaring ways.WEll I am done I will not buy any of his products oh I know Mike you don't care but if all black woman stopped then you would see who buys most of your shoes, you need to be humbled and show some respect for all black woman,we are the ones who buy for our and men.

I think it's funny when people use the term "washed up" Jordan....
Basically the greatest player... I'm guessing you expect him to just be amazing until the day he dies? You're pretty stupid.

Why this in the news? UH, just to be annoying I guess.

I am ashamed to see how black men dog out black women. First I am black women and I am not jealous of you all dating white women. I will say this when we date outside our race you all get aggressive. First what I do not understand is how you all hate black women but want someone who is not black but built like one. That is strange to me. Also why is being curvy a big deal now. I mean that is the norm for most black women. I and confused by this. Black men have dog black women out on tv in magazines but yet you all want someone built like one. I am confused. All of us are not jealous. Also, you all call us fake but most of these women are fake they have implants and plastic surgery you better believe that. They also age early so you know that they are loading up the plastic surgery. These athletes confuse me they say black women are golddiggers but they get taken to the bank by someone else that is not black. So what is going on today. All of us are not baby mamas. How about it is a lot of black men that do not take care of their kids. This is a disgrace to Black America. Actually more black women are stable then black men. Check the studies. I am confused we are getting dogged out by black men all the time and this is out of control. Why are we hated so much? I will admit some of these women that you all make a big deal out of are not cute or smart. I can name many. This needs to be a article in the paper. I will write it. All this black women bashing like we are some bitter jealous angry ugly women. I am disgusted!!!!!!!!!!

She looks alright but she's not all that and a bag of chips..... And who cares what race she is latins r cool they have flava just like blacks.

For all you hater's out there go get a life & let dude be happy, & like the songs says live yo own life & stop talkin bout everybody else's cause we are all messed up one way or the other. The last i checked there was only 1 perfect person on this planet & he died for our sins over 2000 yrs ago.

Forget about the woman , Michael needs some help with the threads. What's that, grandpa jeans ? and the puke green blazer, nice. And that turtle neck makes it look like he's got a gut. I think he can afford someone to dress him or something , i hope he didn't pick out this abomination of an outfit. Damn!

Mike and his lady are happy so that's great. Sure he messed up but most people do so don't throw stones!

But I think all of those who commented on the "race" of the lady truly showed their ignorance. Cuban is not a race but a nationality. She is considered a white latina in America. Latinos come in all races (white, black, etc.)so please make note and get it straight. And another thing, stop calling latinos Spanish. Spanish are those born in Spain! Ay, por dios!

she is hot! she is mixed not white. Look at her curves!

Damn her nationality, they said she filed for bankruptcy. I guess a big butt and a smile does do the trick. Where do women with no money hang out to meet guys with money?

MJ is still the realest. His CUBAN girl (not white) is bad...period. And, yes, he messed with white girls too, but so what. He's an international icon, standing on red carpet, in front of a backdrop with his own logo on it! Iraq's hottest chick would take off her burqua to throw him some if she had the opportunity. He married and had kids with a sistah and gave her millions in the divorce. He's can date whoever and spend whatever how he sees fit (nuff for 2 lifetimes). Speaking of lives, people need to focus on their own and stop judging others'.

How often does MJ visits his kids?

Dee, filing for bankruptcy doesn't mean that you are broke. Sometimes people do it to protect themselves. She has 3 businesses in Miami now.

Mike is the greatest player who ever played the game. Enjoy your life Mike, have some fun for me.

I don't know WHY all of these mega-rich people GET MARRIED!! All these women DO is stay for a few years and then DIVORCE YOU and reap MILLIONS of dollars that they had NO HAND in helping you make! You want sex? Get an escort, pay her a grand and BE DONE! You won't have to pay a RIDICULOUS amount of child support or ALIMONY!! Mike, I thought you were smarter than that man.

u go mike u get u some of that sister

Pre-Nup and 30 year mortgage on a $200,000 house for Mega Rich Jordan???? 4get his choice in women, this isn't real! Mike can pay cash for this house, why take out a mortgage, if it for his house mate, just buy and give it to her. His condo cost more than this house, dag... the public is stupid to buy this news> Bobby Brown probably has a house that cost more in Miami.

Mike man,

She is cute....maybe it is true! White girls will do anything for $$$. Why the Pre-Nup??? You don't trust hr yet, I understand it's business. Do ya thing my brother! Watch Out...everything gets borning!! Oh I am sorry she's Cuban...my bag

Don'y date outside your race! Quit bashing black men.

Hey M.J. good luck on what ever you choose to do it's your life and your money. So handle your business. Can you please tell Charles Barkely to go and take some speech classes before he comment on another game. You should coach the bulls next year we miss you I bet you would make them champions.

Michae1! Push away from the dinner table!

you need to repent. you had a good christian wife, now your living with a woman your not married to. your livingin sin michael, you need to repent.

lol..its awesome, my wife is hotter than her and i'm just a nerdy software engineer.

It saddens me to see the once glorious Michael Jordan in this picture, without his wife (whom he cheated on so it was his own fault for the divorce) and without his kids, but instead with some 30-year old with a checkered family past who might just be in it for the money.

MJ alwasy dressed with class and style off the court during his press conferences, but I'm not sure what he is trying to pull off here with the grandpa jeans and the green blazer. Style was definitely not with him the night this picture was taken. And he looks fat too now.

It's too bad MJ didn't get a front office job with the Bulls after retirement either, but instead went to the Wizards and now the Bobcats.

I know some of what I wrote shouldn't matter, and it's his life, but when you worship someone for so long as I did with MJ and hold him in high regard, praying everynight to posters of him in beautiful Chicago Bulls red soaring through the air like some kind of God, it's difficult to see him like this. Watching him in old games that I have, he just looked like the perfect basketball player, giving direction to his teammates everytime en route to 6 NBA Championships and keeping his poise and representing the NBA so well.

I'm not saying I'm perfect, far from him, but it's just tough to see MJ like this. But when it seemed like MJ had the perfect life for so long (albeit he did like to gamble a bit which caused some troubles), it doesn't seem everything is perfect here in this picture. I wish him the best though.

All of you haters are just straight ignorant. All of your hating won't influence or bother this man not one iota. I promise you that he will not loose any sleep. Why don't you just use your energy wisely, worry about your own life and stop hating. Stop killing yourself. That only get you shut out from the good things in life. "He should've stayed with her a good Christian Woman." Please. You need to repent for being so foolish and comment on a situation that you know nothing about. The bible also says that you should live a quiet/peaceful life and mind your own business. Let us see you live the life, not just talk it. If you really were living the christian life, you would be talking differently. You wouldn't even be on this site. You would be praying for this falling country. Hell pray for him instead of hating on him. Pray for yourself while you are at it. We all need God's help. Who knows what type of person his wife really was. You wasn't living with them. Sistas(not all of you of course-but the ones who are), all of your hating is only causing more good and decent black men and other men to ostracize and alienate themselves from you. Some of always say, we want a good black man. Whenever they see an example of you acting like this, you only push or run them away. Thus adding to your pain and misery. So grow up,shut up(we all need to learn when to shut our mouths), forgive, and move on....Then and only then, will you will truly start to really enjoy your life. Forgive. Stop hating people and let the man be happy.

We never know where life leads us. Just as we are born we only know life and seek the things that bring us comfort and happiness, so I say let him be for life is short .

Paul Dietrich! You should repent. How can you worship any man!? You know God is a jealous God! I am proud of Jordan's accomplishments. My one regret is that he followed the same dangerous road as Michael Jackson, OJ, Tiger Woods, Steve McNair, etc. Its his life though. Its his money too. He probably did the mortgage thing to help this girl get her credit built back up. I'm just glad somebody is able to get some help during this period of crisis in the credit world (I've lost two houses and my husband's been out of work for over two years - and he's black). Michaels's wife probably won't miss him much; he probably wasn't home enough anyway. She probably won't need all the money she got either, just enough to help ensure their children won't have to struggle financially. Now you, Paul Dietrich, go repent. Stop praying to posters of Michael. He's just trying to hold on to his youth. He gon be alright. Michael trading a sistah for white women is "all good" with this sistah. I'm old enough to know men; black, white, latino - they are all out for themselves. That's why I can appreciate Beyonce's song "If I were a Boy". Sistahs understand, black or white, you are all going to be with the wrong man, until you meet God. Then, it's not going to matter at all...

Here are a few points for some of you to chew on.

It amazes me how the "younger generation" either doesn't know or doesn't care, or doesn't care to know about history. Not too long ago, a blackman would have been hung and burned, tar-n-feathered, and or castrated for looking at a white woman. In 1955, a 14 year old black boy by the name of Emmitt Till was beaten and killed by a gang of whites because he allegedly winked at a white woman. Black men have been thrown in jail because white women have stated that they were "raped" by a black man when it wasn't true. Given all of this abhorrent history and the way our people have been treated, I don't understand why so many black athletes and affluent people of color so quickly run to scoop-up a white woman or white man. Don't get me wrong, there are fine white women as there are fine black women, but obviously, there is something wrong with us when too many of us do what we do. And for those who will say, "ah..that's history...your history has EVERYTHING TO DO WITH YOUR PRESENT STATE. Kobe, Jordan, J.Kidd, Charles Barkley (of all people) and many more don't understand that if they were regular joes, these same white women wouldn't give them a second thought. That's why I respect kats like Denzel, Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, LaBron, Carmelo...They have an affinity for their own. Jordan has ALWAYS been selfish. And I don't care what anyone says, for a blackman to leave his black wife for a white woman hurts more than if he had an affair with another black woman. It's a statement. He'd rather be with a SYMBOL OF RACISM than to be with his own. That statment in and of itself is not only hurtful but it shows that something is wrong with many of our people.

Here's my last statement. Just because you are cuban doesn't mean that you can't be classified as being white. Cuba is a country so that is her NATIONALITY. Her race is white..She is Caucasian. No different than black people born and bred in Ireland. Are they not black because they are Irish?

Amen to the person above!
The ignorance on here is amazing...clearly you know nothing about Latin American history let alone the United states history. Saying she's not white she's cuban is like saying Will Smith isnt black he's American!...The U.S. wasnt the only place Europeans immigrated by the millions, you know. Leave the US now and travel.

She is not WHITE, she is LATINA....

MIKE AND OTHER BLACK MEN WITH MONEY ARE BRAINWASHED INTO THINKING THAT BY GETTING THEM A WHITE WOMAN THEYRE GETTING SOMETHING DIFFERENT.MY THEORY IS THAT THIS IS A STATUS SYMBOL FOR THEM!! .THIS WOMAN WAS BROKE ,THEN COMES MIKE TO THE RESCUE ! DUMB RICH ASS MIKE!!DID YOU FORGET YOU ARE WHO YOU HANG AROUND AND THAT BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGATHER!! WHEN SHE HAS YOUR BABY AND TAKE YOUR DUMB ASS TO THE CLEANERS!! DONT GO CRYING BACK TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL EX JUANITA !! REMEMBER YOU REAP JUST WHAT YOU DISH OUT!!!!,FINALLY CAN ANY BODY TELL ME WHY BLACK WAITRESSES,BABYSITTERS,OR BANKRUPT BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL SISTERS NEVER MEET RICH BLACK MEN FOR ANYTHING MORE THAN A SNUB !!.WOULD IT NOT BE EXTREMELY FUNNY THAT IN OUR NEXT LIVES MEN WILL BE WOMEN AND SISTERS WILL BE MEN AND THEY GOT THE SAME MATE !! THAT WAY ALL MEN COULD EXPERIENCE WHAT SISTERS FEEL !!!!!! MIKE CAN KISS MY ASS FOR SCREWING UP HIS FAMILY !! IM PULLING MY PANTS DOWN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is she in the country legal or did she swim and touched Florida soil like the rest of the illegals?

Hey Mike,

Just wanted to say Congratulations to Yvette & you. The both of you look like a nice couple. I wish you both Love & Happiness.

"Make Everyday Count" :)

God Bless,

David
Newport Beach, CA

Ok,First off the majority of the people have problems. This is about MJ & his new lady buying a house. Where the hell do you get off judging anyone? It's his life,& he can date whoever he wants.All these years later & all that we have gone thru yet you people still make it about race.& you'll be the first to say something is racist.MJ & Juanita were married from 1989-2002 & split then tried it again for 4years so it's not like they didn't try to make it work.She walked away with 168million$ which is the biggest celebrity divorce settlement in history at the time on public record.So she's not hurting. Washed up? No!He has done things in the game that can never be done again.Love is love.It has no restrictions.Look at yourselves before pointing your fingers & ridiculing & talking about things that you only hear things about.

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