Michael Jordan called out by Grizzlies owner Robert Pera

(UPI) -- Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera may soon have to put his money - a lot of it - where his mouth is after challenging Michael Jordan to a $1 million game of one-on-one via Twitter on Monday night.

Pera, who bought the Grizzlies in 2012, was responding to a suggestion that he take on Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban in a game of one-on one when he brought up facing off against Jordan.

What's with all the 1:1 with @mcuban talk? I'm in, but I would make quick work of him...

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— Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) October 15, 2013

Then he kicked it up a notch:

If we are talking an owner game, get me MJ! I'll up the charity contribution to $1mm

— Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) October 15, 2013

Jordan, 50, would probably make short work of the 35-year-old Pera but at least it would be for a good cause. If it actually happens, the money from the game is said to be going to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

MJ, a six-time NBA champion as a member of the Chicago Bulls, is now an owner of the Charlotte Bobcats.