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Michael Jordan doesn't mind the crying memes, but...

Published Feb. 9, 2016 10:55 a.m. ET

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With the latest round of Michael Jordan crying memes out after the Panthers lost the Super Bowl, the NBA legend has actually responded to how he feels about his tears being turned into cheers and laughs.

But first, let's check out the latest:

Michael Jordan doesn’t seem to mind people using the Crying Jordan meme: https://t.co/bydMIJ5Obp pic.twitter.com/ulUK0wMLcP
— Complex Sports (@Complex_Sports) February 9, 2016

you may RT now for all your cam newton Michael Jordan crying faces memes pic.twitter.com/BxKBiKjvtQ
— Marquise (@iHurdleTho) February 8, 2016

Where Did The Michael Jordan Crying Meme Come From? https://t.co/IZ524MpJPw pic.twitter.com/JJ6CZ4AMWd
— Ashley Nicole (@geeksandcleats) February 8, 2016

No loss is complete until the Internet puts the Michael Jordan crying meme on it. pic.twitter.com/X3qwCORFBb
— Trey Jones (@sports_business) February 8, 2016

This Jordan crying meme doesn't seem to be dying down anytime soon. That said, it seems like His Airness doesn't mind the recent attention.

From TMZ:

A rep for the NBA legend says MJ is actually cool with the phenomenon ... telling us, "Everyone seems to be having fun with the meme."

As everyone knows, Michael is fiercely protective of his brand -- but his rep says, "We haven't seen anyone using it to promote their commercial interests, which is something that we're monitoring."

Basically, you can have some fun, but if you try to monetize MJ without asking, you're going to pay. And the Internet has been having a lot of fun. Check out some samples below.

Michael Jordan's son Marcus opens up about his dad's famous crying meme: https://t.co/bRguN32QU0 pic.twitter.com/RqoK5guW9Y
— Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) January 25, 2016

I'm so sick of seeing that Michael Jordan crying meme. Oh wait. I'll make this exception. "@KevinWade_: pic.twitter.com/4rfB1QkkQG"
— ClassyGamerGals (@MamaCita925) January 24, 2016

@RTcoe @JoelHeyman @SportsOClock @jack_p As usual, here's the crying Michael Jordan. Enjoy... pic.twitter.com/U3if77YyOB
— Danny Meeson (@DanMeeson_ABR) January 24, 2016

Before becoming a crying meme, Michael Jordan played basketball. https://t.co/fxsJj6bmzA pic.twitter.com/SvEmweSQZL
— Sun-Times Sports (@suntimes_sports) January 18, 2016