Michael Jordan delivers powerful advice to young stars at Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden isn't just another arena. When the New York Knicks are home, that place gets loud, hostile and unforgiving. Young stars feel it the second they step on the floor. Missed shots bring boos. Turnovers spark chants. The noise just keeps building.

Plenty of road players have folded there. That's why Michael Jordan's voice still matters. He knew what it took to walk into that madness and show up anyway.

In a recent interview with NBC Sports' Mike Tirico, Jordan had a strong message for rising players trying to handle the pressure that comes with playing at MSG.

"Be you. You are you 365 days of the year, " Jordan said. "What they are trying to do is get you to not be you. And to me, that is a challenge for a young kid. But it's a privilege, it's an honor. If they're coming and yelling at you, you're an impactful player."

"That means if they feel like they can take you out of your game, then they have a better chance of winning. So if I'm talking to the young kids of today, if you're an impactful player on your team, shut 'em up. Go out there and be you. If you be you, then they can't say anything. But if you're not you, they win."