Michael Jordan has undeniably been the face of the NBA for decades now. On the other hand, Michael B. Jordan is a household name when it comes to the entertainment industry. The two have not only dominated their respective fields but also sparked confusion as to whether they are related. Notably, they share the first and last names which has led to this debate.
Furthermore, Jordan began his basketball career in 1984 and revolutionized the sport worldwide. During his twenty-year-long decade which included three retirements, Jordan collected a long list of awards. Some of which, to date, remain unbeatable. Notably, he has won a staggering six NBA championships, all of which, were for the Chicago Bulls.
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On the other hand, B. Jordan started as a child model and landed his first acting role in 1999. Since then he has acted in numerous movies that were blockbusters. In addition to being an actor, B. Jordan has also produced and directed some movies. ‘Creed‘ and ‘Black Panther‘ are among the movies that he is widely renowned for. Recently, it has been announced that B. Jordan will return to direct ‘Creed 4‘.
Michael Jordan and Michael B. Jordan are not related to each other
When ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy‘ was announced, fans and media alike anticipated the return of Michael Jordan to the big screen. However, it was Michael B. Jordan who took on the acting role in the movie. Notably, ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy‘ is a sequel to the 1996 film ‘Space Jam,’ which starred the basketball legend. This added fuel to the ongoing speculation about any familial ties between the two Michaels.
Furthermore, B. Jordan once cleared the dust over this confusion. Turns out, Michael Jordan and Michael B. Jordan are not related to each other. Notably, B. Jordan said, “My father is Michael Jordan. Michael A. Jordan. …Yeah, technically, I’m related to Michael Jordan, but not the one people are talking about”. This added a humourous touch to the debate about whether they are related.
Additionally, during ’73 Questions With Michael B. Jordan” by Vogue, B. Jordan was asked about how many times someone has referred to the basketball player Michael Jordan. To which, he said, “Too Many to Count“. B. Jordan has undeniably spent a lifetime denying relations with Jordan. However, the Bulls star has never said anything about this confusion.
Michael B. Jordan picked LeBron James over Michael Jordan
Michael B. Jordan did hop on the neverending debate about who is the greatest of all time in the NBA. To everyone’s surprise, B. Jordan picked LeBron James over Michael Jordan. James and Jordan are among the top names when it comes to the greatest players. But considering that B. Jordan shared his first and last name with MJ, fans expected him to pick Jordan.
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B. Jordan said, “Imma say, LeBron James”. He explained that James has been greater for a longer period. In addition, he clarified that he is not comparing it to anyone. Notably, B. Jordan starred in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ alongside James. The Lakers star was at a loss for words over his addition to the cast. It would be interesting to see B. Jordan on the NBA courtside supporting James.