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LAS VEGAS – MAY 05: Hall of fame NBA player Michael Jordan looks on during the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya during their WBC super welterweight championship fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 5, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather defeated De La Hoya by split decision. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS – MAY 05: Hall of fame NBA player Michael Jordan looks on during the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya during their WBC super welterweight championship fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 5, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather defeated De La Hoya by split decision. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Michael Jordan always has a unique way to show his gratitude. Among the myriad of remarkable actions performed by the basketball legend was his appearance in a music video. Millennials might have no trouble identifying the song in question. A recently resurfaced clip on Twitter rekindled memories of the unique gesture he made in return for a favor from the King of Pop.
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Numerous behind-the-scenes clips and conversations, providing a fascinating glimpse into their collab were later released. This nostalgic clip is just one gem in the treasure trove of that era, when Black Jesus showed off his dance moves.
How did Michael Jordan return the favor to Michael Jackson?
Michael Jackson’s 1992 hit song, ‘Jam’ featured the other MJ taking center stage with him. While Jackson showcased his dance moves with remarkable finesse, Michael Jordan was right there, dribbling a basketball next to him. The synergy of having these two icons on screen was the most astonishing thing to witness for a 90s fan.
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While one dominated the basketball world, the other dominated music like nobody has before or since. So how did this legendary collaboration come about? To get the Chicago Bulls legend on board for the video, Michael Jackson had to persuade him.
Ultimately, the two seem to have found a win-win route. They reached a deal wherein Jackson instructed Jordan with the dance moves and His Airness returned the favor with some basketball lessons for the King of Pop
A clip was shared by a Twitter account called ‘Historic Video.’ The post was captioned,? “In return for Jackson teaching him how to dance, Jordan decided to give him a lesson in basketball, squaring up with the King of Pop in one-on-ones.” ?
In 1992 Michael Jackson wanted his song ‘Jam’ to feature a basketball theme with Michael Jordan. In return for Jackson teaching him how to dance, Jordan decided to give him a lesson in basketball, squaring up with the King of Pop in one on ones pic.twitter.com/7KkqN6XJ9D
— Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) October 20, 2023
Considering how the six-time NBA champion ?repaid the favor, it’s clear that both MJs learned something new through this partnership. However, Jordan wasn’t entirely convinced to step in front of the camera alongside Jackson at first.?
MJ vs. MJ: the art of persuasion?
Initially, when Jackson extended the invitation to Jordan to appear in his music video, the basketball legend had some uncertainty.
He wasn?t so sure about his dancing abilities. However, he ultimately changed his mind. In one of the exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, Jordan candidly revealed his initial doubts, and then he added, “Well, shoot, it’s Michael Jackson.”
His Airness added, “When would you ever get an opportunity to get to know him socially for a little bit, and yet at the same time, get to do his video??
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Perhaps one of the best decisions made by the legend. It also showcases one of the few times when the star of Michael Jordan was drawn to another celebrity. What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments below.
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