Playing Michael Jordan’s mother on screen

Michael Jordan doesn’t appear in the movie

The movie primarily focuses on Michael Jordan’s partnership with Nike. However, the basketball great does not star in it. Ben Affleck recently disclosed why Jordan does not star in the movie. He said that it wasn’t His Airness’ decision. Affleck never even thought about casting MJ to play the role of himself despite Jordan’s success.

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Affleck is of the opinion that it is only Jordan who would be able to provide justice to his role on screen. However, he is now too old for the part. Damian Young plays Michael Jordan in the movie. Jordan’s face is never revealed on camera and his appearances are also kept brief.