At a quiet Chicago supermarket, a single mother, Jasmine, was embarrassed when she was a few dollars short to pay for groceries.

The manager mocked her, but then NBA legend Michael Jordan, who was shopping nearby, stepped in.

He paid for her groceries and a month’s worth of food, then confronted the manager, saying, “Your job is to serve customers, not judge them.” Jordan also gave Jasmine his contact info, offering help to get her back on her feet.

His act of kindness not only helped Jasmine but also reminded everyone that true greatness is shown through compassion.