Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tom Hanks, And Other Famous Celebrities Did A Viral Social Media Challenge at the White House In a Resurfaced Video

Published 02/18/2022, 7:00 AM EST

The Mannequin Challenge was one of the most viral online challenges this world has witnessed. Everyone wanted to be a part of this challenge and it did not matter whether it was kids or old people. This challenge involved everyone on some level.

The Mannequin challenge required people to stand extremely still as a song played in the background. This was one of the coolest challenges back in 2016 when it started. Consequently, a lot of celebrities took part in it.

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There is an extremely rare yet viral video for the Mannequin Challenge, which includes Michael Jordan, our very own NBA legend. Michael Jordan was part of a Mannequin Challenge in the White House with many other celebrities.

The other celebrities in the video were Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Rita Wilson, Ellen DeGeneres. Additionally, even Diana Ross and Bill Gates can be spotted in the video. These people were present in the White House for the ceremony of the Medal of Freedom. However, they found enough time to take part in a viral challenge.

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Michael Jordan’s legendary career

Michael Jordan is quite literally the best player to ever play the game. The Greatest Of All Time debate starts and ends with him. He was not only influential for other players; he was also important for the globalization of the NBA. He was one of the players who brought popularity to the sport.

He was also a member of the 1992 U.S Olympic ‘Dream Team’ which etched the country’s name in the history of basketball. Michael Jordan had a huge role in expanding the global reach of the NBA. He is widely regarded as not just one of the most popular basketball players, but one of the most famous athletes.

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Michael Jordan has six championships to his name. He is the best player the Chicago Bulls has seen to date. He was the scoring champ for 10 seasons and has 5 MVPs and 6 Finals MVPs added to his legacy. Additionally, he was also the Defensive Player of the Year once and the steal leader twice.

His Airness quite literally changed the sport forever. Moreover, Jordan has inspired millions to stay dedicated and work as hard as possible. Jordan’s career has been unmatched to date, and it seems nearly impossible for anyone to even come close to his legacy in the foreseeable future.

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Abhinav Bhalla is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a 5th year law student and has had a passion for Basketball and NBA since his early childhood. He has competed at school, university and national levels himself, and has a deep analytical appreciation for the sport.

Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tom Hanks, And Other Famous Celebrities Did A Viral Social Media Challenge at the White House In a Resurfaced Video

Michael Jordan’s legendary career

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