Bulls All-Star Was So Mesmerized by Michael Jordan That He Watched His $250 Million Earning Movie Over 200 Times

Published 07/20/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

Michael Jordan has made a mark in the world of basketball as one of the greatest players of all time. He is one of the top players that played in the 80s and 90s, giving his best and setting up an exciting contest for the future.

It was a time when he was one of the most famous people in the NBA and was making headlines every day. Through his play, he has inspired many people and made them join basketball. In addition to that list, there is one basketball player who has made a lot of noise for the Chicago Bulls in recent years.

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One instance where his love for Jordan can be seen is when he shared something that shocked many fans. This has nothing to do with how he was inspired by Jordan, but with how much he has watched a movie Jordan made.

Zach LaVine watched Jordan’s $250 million earning movie more than 200 times because he was mesmerized by him. He hasn’t been shy about this and has talked about his love for the movie ‘Space Jam’.

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He credits the movie with inspiring him to get into this sport as a child. Furthermore, he also loves Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s play and is an avid fan of his. He has taken inspiration from these legends and continued to love basketball throughout his life.

Zach LaVine described the inspiration he got from watching Michael Jordan play growing up

Zach hosted a Warner Bros screening in 2018, during which the excitement was evident. This was the screening at which he delivered a welcome speech. Afterward, he sat down with his father and opened the snack he loves most, Sour Patch Kids.

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During that screening, he said something that demonstrated how much Jordan has inspired him. “Who doesn’t like ‘Space Jam’ and Michael Jordan?” LaVine said after watching the movie. “The season is about to start, so I’m just trying to keep it light.”

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During the same interview, he mentioned he was only 20 months old when this movie was released. Despite watching the movie many times, he isn’t sure how many times he has seen it. According to Zach’s father, he has seen that movie over 200 times.

What do you think of the movie ‘Space Jam‘? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been following NBA for many years now.

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Veer Badani

Bulls All-Star Was So Mesmerized by Michael Jordan That He Watched His $250 Million Earning Movie Over 200 Times

Zach LaVine described the inspiration he got from watching Michael Jordan play growing up

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