Andre Ward Says Michael Jordan Texted Me ... How Cool Is That!?

Andre Ward says he's texting buddies with the legendary Michael Jordan -- and he still can't really believe it.

Ward is fighting Sergey Kovalev in a HUGELY hyped boxing match this weekend -- and said the NBA legend hit him via text to send him a message about the fight.

Of course, Ward is endorsed by Jordan Brand -- but says it's still surreal to him to be phone friends with the greatest athlete of all time.