Top 10 Things Air Got Factually Right and Wrong

"Air" tells the story of Air Jordan's creation, but how much of it is factual? For this list, we’ll be looking at plot points from this biographical sports film that authentically captured the rise of Air Jordan and the liberties taken to raise the drama. Our countdown includes Jordan Wanted to Sign with Adidas, Vaccaro Didn’t Meet Jordan Until The Game-Changing Meeting, “Just Do It” Origins, and more! What did you think of “Air?” Let us know in the comments.
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[@WatchMojo]

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[@douglaschristine8387]

I bought a pair of Nike's about six years ago for $100 and I got compliments all the time but they started making my feet hurt so I gave them to a homeless guy and he was all smiles. The price tag on them now is too much for my income.

[@jiminycricket3901]

Do Married with Children top 10 list.

[@jcj268]

I enjoy these types of WatchMojo videos. They should do more of them for previous true story movies

[@sneakerprofiler]

Correction: There was no Hitler Youth when Dassler was a kid. The Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory made athletic shoes for all people. Yes, this included Hitler Youth. The Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory also gave shoes to Jesse Owen in 1936 Owens used to destroy every other Olympic Track star. This act brought the Dasslers before high ranking Nazi Party leaders for interrogation as traitors. They gifted Lina Radke shoes before that. Radke was photographed with the Star of David on her running gear. Finally, a Jewish family spoke on behalf of Adi Dassler during the denazification of Germany. That testimony, along with the Jesse Owens story and the fact there was no evidence Dassler ever conspired with te Nazi Party, is why adidas exists today. Adi Dassler was allowed to return to shoe cobbling. ✌🏽💙👟

[@deonkincaid]

May be my MJ bias but I loved this movie

[@thecunninlynguist]

As someone who doesn't care about basketball, sneakers, and just a casual MJ fan, this movie might be my favorite this year. Well acted, directed. Interesting to hear that Sonny didn't go to the parents directly, since that was a major plot point of the film. One thing I thought was fake was when Marlon's character talked about MLK's speech and having a copy. Pretty crazy it's true

[@Dutch3k5]

Yeah at first I thought that too about the mlk speech. But then I thought why would someone make that up something that random to add to the movie.

[@Cubanlinx63]

@@Dutch3k5 I had already known about that story. The unbelievable part would be that Vaccaro was hearing that story for the first time. The characters were best friends he would have heard that story a bunch of times already.

[@alikbey]

At the end of the movie they stated someone offered him 2 million for the copy and he declined. But for you to think it was fake well,on what premise for you to say that ?

[@Space-nutz]

@@alikbey 3 million *

[@sandal_thong8631]

@@Dutch3k5 Yeah, I guess it was like foreshadowing that Nike was losing the Jordans with the video in the meeting and Sonny had to improvise something grand to win them back. Since others said some of the things he said, you can see his speech putting it together.

[@margaretbentz5764]

Loved the movie and all the 80’s music and memrobelia. The movie was energized and so fun to watch. Should be a Oscar nomination. 2:52

[@calisongbird]

*memorabilia

[@nethbt]

I love how they kept MJ mysterious all throughout the movie

[@MrLp1980]

That’s what makes this movie perfect. If Jordan character had a role the focus would have been on him. Leaving him completely out was brilliant. Of course Jordan success made it all happen. But This movie shows the others that had a role in getting him on Nike especially his mom.

[@Kyloki87]

Awesome movie. Jordan overcame a lot of skeptics, and his mother really did create a new standard of expectations for athletic sponsorship deals.

[@youtuber9626]

affleck is excellent director.

[@TheEricMW]

director is excellent affleck

[@warriornation3949]

#MaketheBatfleckmovie 😅

[@trinaq]

Agreed, this is my favourite of his films so far, and I can't wait to see more of his projects.

[@TheEricMW]

@@trinaq lol sure

[@elviarodriguez6151]

Great movie, amazing team 👏 👍 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@504DamnSkippy]

As a Gen "X"er...I lived this story and all of MJ's greatness in real time. "AIR" is a wonderful movie!

[@rogermoreno1152]

I’m an old millennial but I remember the Jordan shoe fervor like it was yesterday. All the kids wanted them

[@66HTown]

They got Hakeem's name wrong in the movie. While at the University of Houston and through his early years with the Houston Rockets, he went by Akeem. He changed it to its original spelling of Hakeem in 1991. The draft board in the movie didn't use Akeem. They used Hakeem.

[@Alok91183]

Beautiful movie with so much nostalgia around 80's. Very well directed and great performance. And to see this video that most of the things done were right in the movie, really makes it special. Should have included the scene of MLK's reference about the speech Marlon's character was carrying. Inall, thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Great motivation and to see the future of MJ in that time... Man, have to admire their far sightedness who saw his potential and to bet on single guy who was considered short for the game. Thank you for team AIR for taking us back in time.

[@PharaohYTC]

i’m a movie club member and see movies pretty much weekly. Air has been a favorite for me this year

[@sandal_thong8631]

It's my favorite so far too. I hope that _Across the Spider-Verse_ and _The Flash_ will be really good, or there might not be any more superhero movies.

[@Jd17938]

Damon is a superstar actor - his roles are masterpieces - he is one of my favorites

[@mattcody4933]

I absolutely love AIR and being an ex-Nike employee it really hit home for me!! One of the best movies ever!!!!

[@AE-zq4ut]

Damon’s speech in the boardroom brought tears to my eyes. Affleck not appreciated enough as a director.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

MJs mom missed her calling as a sports agent lol - she was ON IT lol

[@cynga6067]

Excellent movie! A true MJ fan will probably tear up a bit at some scenes, especially the meeting

[@chasemesa6519]

James scenes for sure.

[@koron007]

I did😢

[@100navat]

Nah the speech was corny tbh. Good movie though

[@potatomatop9326]

Phil Fiction: Batman Phil in real life: Alfred

[@alandixon7813]

It might have been the biggest deal ever in basketball and maybe sports. Ultimately, it led to players getting a bigger piece of the pie.

[@Pelgram]

It was still a bad deal

[@Emirthemarvelfanboi]

​@@Pelgramdude shut up

[@tonythehappynerd7241]

I’m really glad I watched Air in theaters

[@donrightgaming1455]

Imagine if Jordan signed w adidas’s how weird would that of been now

[@ohb3]

Nike was ahead of it’s time. Adidas just wasn’t a good fit for the vision.

[@katuiran]

all day I dream about se*

[@jxchamb]

Would have been weird to see Jordan wearing sneakers made by Nazis.

[@SYLFan2008]

Vee vill call it.... "Heil Jordan"

[@hershelfowler6257]

Had Jordan signed with Adidas they would be bigger than Nike. You got to think Adidas already had Hip Hop culture on lock, Jordan would have bought basketball culture to Adidas. Jordan and Nike would eventually replace Adidas as the shoe of Hip hop, urban America.

[@MikeyBats]

It was a fantastic movie..

[@dionnara]

Just saw the movie. Good movie. Thought it would be longer. Can't believe they didn't show MJ face 😂 that man had 3 words

[@trinaq]

Agreed, but maybe it's funnier and more memorable that way!

[@tiffanyc4683]

I said the same but then realized the movie wasnt supposed to be about Jordan, it’s about “everyone at the table that would be forgotten” 👏🏽👏🏽

[@crimsonstormsurge]

Honestly my only complaint was that Michael Jordan was bairly in the movie and that he didn’t play himself

[@sandal_thong8631]

Yeah, they said in an interview that he was larger than life and anyone portraying him would take the audience out of the movie. Still, Tom Brady showed up at the end of _80 for Brady_ so MJ could have shown up in a scene years later.

[@fyapowa]

@@sandal_thong8631 jordan didn't want to be in it cause it would take away from the movie, and he really just wanted his mom to be the main star.

[@bobbicampbell5233]

It was a great movie. As usual, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have a great onscreen rapport, regardless of the characters they're playing, and did a great job in their roles (as did Jason Bateman and Viola Davis in theirs). They even managed to get away with never really showing Michael as a character, because they didn't want to take away from our memories of the real Michael Jordan as we all know him, and because the story's as much about Nike as it is him and his shoe. Great movie - would watch it again and highly recommend it.

[@BlenderStudy]

Thank you for the update, WatchMojo..!! I've got to watch Air (2023).. 🥶

[@Black_Adam911]

It was actually a good job. A simplified straightforward story. I liked it.

[@steviefranchize21]

Was a great movie, my favorite of the year so far.

[@sandal_thong8631]

Ditto.

[@200555280]

Amazing movie. I dont like sport movies in general but this one is about sideline of sport so it works better. Affleck is an amazing director and everybody did terrific job 👏👏👏👏

[@MrMclaumar]

Jordan almost left Nike after the Jordan 2. A different designer, Tinker Hatfield, came up with the Jordan 3 and saved him from leaving Nike. It was also when they adopted the Jumpman logo over the wings logo. Do the Right Thing and Mars Blackman aided in pushing the brand too.

[@Pelgram]

I think he should have gone. It's a terrible deal. MJ should be getting a much bigger cut of the profits. His agent did a bad deal

[@leo29hornsfan]

@@Pelgramyou realize this guy literally makes over $300 million a year on his shoes. Who the fuck else was gonna match that offer? He did the right thing and grew that brand into a global icon

[@Pelgram]

@@leo29hornsfan his agent negotiated a terrible deal. He should be getting a bigger share of the profits. They offered a similar deal to West and he refused it. He went to Adidas and became a billionaire

[@BobKnight-mm2ze]

As of others have said, just a good little movie. Goes down easy, you don't feel like saying "oh come on!" at any point (except maybe Afflect's wig). But if you lived the era, it's just a great insight. Reminds me of Tetris from earlier this year, both flicks, just cases where we saw the front-ends but had no idea about the back-ends.

[@rodrigoportillo10]

Such A Great Video!

[@stevel4329]

A great movie that I took my son to! The way sneakers are praised these days and the love of the special shoes or the dunks or Jordans kids want it all started with Nike and the Air Jordans. It was nice for him to realize and see where the craze all began and the man or GOAT behind it all! I explained to him back then kids were getting shot for air Jordans in the USA. Sad but true.

[@c0mmas]

movie was a love letter to jordan

[@nightshade6522]

This movie was so awesome the story was told really great

[@edmondakarpaviciene1206]

Loved it!

[@jencopeland8449]

I loved this movie!

[@steveudakis5121]

Loved it ❤, it’s was great 👍

[@MrCoolen80]

Just watched last night . Excellent movie and great cast

[@marcietownsend3635]

I enjoyed it. The soundtrack was fire or maybe I'm dating myself.

[@ohb3]

Definitely 🔥

[@sandal_thong8631]

They still play this on Classic Rock stations, which there are many.

[@partyneverstops]

Amazing movie!! Took me back to the times!!! 80s soundtrack was bliss too!!!

[@emanuelvasquez3380]

I did not think this movie would be possible but yet here we are

[@sk1zyb]

the "banned" was actually the Air Ship model

[@Kristine_202]

What did I think of it? It LOVED it!!! I should start off by saying that "Good Will Hunting" is my favorite movie of all-time, so needless to say that I was excited about this one, but I am not a basketball fan AT ALL. That didn't really matter to me going into it because I could tell that it wasn't going to be about basketball or even about Michael Jordan. But it was the definition of a "feel good movie." It's just such a great story and it's even better to know that it's true. All of the actors did incredible jobs and I loved seeing Matt and Ben working together again. (Plus, let's face it, Ben Affleck just doesn't direct bad movies.) Matt's speech when they're pitching to Michael is perfect. I think he's definitely going to get another Oscar nomination for this performance. And as a child of the 80s, I loved the music. It's just the kind of movie that you watch and it makes you really happy. That's kind of rare these days, but it's also important. This definitely gave me a big rush of serotonin. LOL

[@sirfriendzone1228]

A little trivia sort of about Good Will Hunting... Matt and Ben were filming the movie Dogma when they got their Oscars (Kevin Smith, writer and Director of Dogma was also an executive producer on Good Will Hunting btw). If you watch Dogma again, note that the scene on the bus was filmed the next day after they got their Oscars.

[@kellyriffle4750]

The Air Ship was the shoe banned by the NBA not the Jordan 1.

[@Zeus0886]

The shoes were never banned it was the color

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

Thank For The Video 💗👍👌🥰🌟💛🥇🏆

[@d1want34]

always great to listen to Rebecca's voice, it's the reason i subbed to watchmojo

[@neil5819]

@4:33 I love how Magic Johnson is mouthing Larry Bird's line.

[@ricardogodinez1651]

Great, awesome movie. Very inspirational 😊

[@Lflorez209]

People don’t realize how much a man respects his mothers opinion and advice!! I had my first long relationship at 18 and thought she was the one till my mom made one comment and it made me open my eyes and thanks to her I met the woman of my dreams that is now my wife and mother of my children and even tho they sometiens don’t see eye to eye the fact she respects my mother and family more than my ex did played a big part in me moving in

[@drasticwillb]

Bobby Knight coached him on the '84 Olympics team and said then he was the best basketball player he'd ever seen.

[@mienafriggstad3360]

Loved it ♥️

[@irishsox1]

This video states that Jordan didn't make varsity in high school. Jordan didn't make varsity as a freshman or sophomore. He made varsity as a junior and senior. He played JV as a sophomore which allowed him to have more playing time.

[@MrBlent]

I really want to watch this after this

[@g_pazzini]

where does it stream?

[@MrBlent]

@@g_pazzini i think it’s still in theaters, but I’ll check.

[@TeamDaemon1980]

*My* *Favorite* *Needle* *Drops* *From* *Air* *(2023)* (courtesy from ScreenRant and Variety) “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits - This Dire Straits song plays during Air’s opening montage highlighting the 80s as a whole - Ghostbusters, Princess Diana and Prince Charles standing in front of cameras with their infant son, and more showcase the decade’s earliest, and most remembered, moments. “Atomic Dog” by George Clinton - Funk musician George Clinton’s song plays during the introduction of Ben Affleck’s Phil Knight, co-founder and CEO of Nike, arrives at the office. “Legs” by ZZ Top - This tune is heard when Matt Damon’s Sonny Vaccaro goes to meet with Marlon Wayans’ George Raveling, then an assistant coach on the 1984 Olympics team that Michael Jordan played on. “In a Big Country” by Big Country - The Scottish rock band’s song is heard on Sonny’s drive down to North Carolina to meet with Viola Davis’ Deloris Jordan in person. “Ain’t Nobody” by Chaka Khan - Chaka Khan’s memorable song plays when Jason Bateman’s Rob Strasser goes to find Sonny after he had a very tense meeting with Phil about the deal for Michael Jordan. “Let It Whip” by Dazz Band - This R&B/funk band’s single can be heard when Sonny goes to visit Matthew Maher’s Peter Moore to design what would eventually become the Air Jordan. “All I Need is a Miracle” by Mike + The Mechanics - “All I Need is a Miracle” plays when Michael Jordan and his family arrive to meet with Converse. “Can’t Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon - One of REO Speedwagon’s most famous hits plays during a scene of Phil jogging, as he’s mulling over the decision to back the Michael Jordan deal or not. “Computer Love” by Zapp - The funk band’s song is heard when Sonny sees the Air Jordan shoe design for the first time. “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project - The British rock band’s hit plays when Phil pulls up to Nike headquarters on the night before the big meeting to tell Sonny that he’d made his final decision regarding the Michael Jordan deal. "I Can Dream About You" by Dan Hartman - The Pointer Sisters‘ "Jump" (For My Love) is what was actually played at Nike’s HQ in the scene when Michael Jordan visits. It’s what’s playing on the screen. Instead, the film ended up using Dan Hartman’s ‘I Can Dream About You,’ and that was a last-minute change. That change was more about why a song like that just wouldn’t appeal to a sports figure. Dan’s song is a little mellow and it worked out better. “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper - Cyndi Lauper’s timeless hit is heard during a montage of Sonny going through his daily routine as he stressfully waits for the call from Jordan’s agent about whether the basketball player will sign with Nike. “Be Like Mike (I Wanna)” by Teknoe - “Be Like Mike” plays as the credits roll, and the real Michael Jordan, in archival footage, is shown talking about his mom Deloris. "Beverly Hills Cop Theme" / "Axel F" - Harold Faltermeyer - Was played I believe twice in it including near the end when Sonny Vaccaro was ready to make a run. ScreenRant doesn't mention this but Variety does. My least favorite song is "Born in the U.S.A" by Bruce Springsteen which I didn't feel fit near the end for a movie about a Black athlete but I don't mind it after a few rewatches. My favorite Springsteen song remains "Hungry Heart" which was heard in Warm Bodies (2013) followed by "Streets of Philadelphia". My Top 10 Favorite Films Since 2018 1. Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood (2019) 2. Air (2023) 3. Elvis (2022) 4. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) 5. Jojo Rabbit (2019) 6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) 7. Avengers: Endgame (2019) 8. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) 9. 8-Bit Christmas (2021) 10. Good Boys (2019) Air makes a great Mother's Day movie. The origin from Nike's slogan "Just Do It" is from the firing squad execution of Gary Gilmore. His final words: "Let's do it." ADIDAS: All Day I Dream About Sex Puma: Please Use My A** All the actors were pretty great in it. David Falk's character was hilarious ala Tom Cruise in Tropic Thunder (2008). Justin Bateman, Chris Tucker, and Marlon Wayans were great. I even enjoyed the Black guy from the 7-Eleven talking about how he doubted MJ for being too small to dominate only to say "I knew, we all knew" at the end. Matt Damon and Viola Davis were the real stars of the film. This was a Sonny Vaccaro/Deloris Jordan film. I thought the weakest link among the actors was actually the director for it. Not that Ben Affleck was bad in it. He was still terrific. Had some great lines. But I guess he didn't need to stand out over Matt and Viola since he's directing it. I still think Ben Affleck is the best Bruce Wayne ever. _ Sonny Vaccaro: [to Michael Jordan] Forget about the shoes, forget about the money. You're going to make enough money, it's not going to matter. Money can buy you almost anything, it can't buy you immortality. That, you have to earn. I'm going to look you in the eyes and I'm gonna tell you the future. You were cut from your high school basketball team. You willed your way to the NBA. You're gonna win championships. It's an American story, and that's why Americans are gonna love it. People are going to build you up, and God are they're going to, because when you're great and new, we love you. Man, we'll build you up into something that doesn't even exist. You're going to change the f**king world. But you know what? Once they've built you as high as they possibly can, they're gonna tear you back down - it's the most predictable pattern. We build you into something that doesn't exist, and that means you have to try to be that thing all day, every day. That's how it works. And we do it again, and again, and again. And I'm going to tell you the truth.. You're going to be attacked, betrayed, exposed, and humiliated. And you'd survive that. A lot of people can climb that mountain. It's the way down that breaks them, 'cause that's the moment when you are truly alone. And what would you do then? Can you summon the will to fight on, through all the pain, and rise again? Who are you, Michael? That will be the defining question of your life. And I think you already know the answer, and that's why we're all here. *A* *shoe* *is* *just* *a* *shoe* *until* *somebody* *steps* *into* *it.* *Then* *it* *has* *meaning.* The rest of us just want a chance to touch that greatness. We need you in these shoes not so you have meaning in your life, but so that we have meaning in ours. Everyone at this table will be forgotten as soon as our time here is up - except for you. You're gonna be remembered forever, because some things are eternal. You're Michael Jordan, and your story is gonna make us want to fly... 🐐

[@meganmochachino]

This was an excellent movie!

[@KennedyRobertson]

Art Williams is the inspiration for “Just Do It”. He was saying it Im speeches across the country long before Nike

[@douglejeune6078]

the kick flip that dude was doing in the nike parking lot, wasn’t happening that early in skateboarding yet, outside of freestyle, i’d bet a pair of Jordans that the only person doing kick flips on a skateboard at that time was Rodney Mullen.

[@simeonmalinao]

I think Jimmy Butler could accurately portray Michael Jordan if he were cast in the role 😂

[@Fred-zk3wv]

When Sonny "Matt's" character tried to counter Jordans mom on the new deal on the phone line and kept going at it, all I could think about is "shut up Matt, you are about to blow it."!!!! l was thinking OMG you are about to blow up Nike and history lol.

[@vircingitorixknightingale]

i know right? That guy almost messed up our current history and present. Thank goodness they accepted the deal Mrs. Jordan offered them.

[@timweaver7826]

Great movie.....awesome soundtrack.

[@notsofastahole]

Just watched earlier today. I really enjoyed the movie. I know there's a big debate on who the GOAT of basketball is, i think the big difference is the impact Michael Jordan had on everything.

[@MrSheduur]

That debate should not be as big, the only ppl trying to make it big are Lebron fans. Everyone else know who the true goat of basketball is.

[@notsofastahole]

@@MrSheduur completely agree. I never was cheering for the bulls in the finals except against the Jazz, but i was fully aware he was the greatest.

[@kw9568]

I just watched the movie. It was inspiring!!!

[@tmx8686]

Just finished watching it on prime video and it's such a good film

[@gevorg1989]

12:30 wrong credit 😅

[@freddiemolinajr.8397]

good video

[@chrisphillips348]

I laughed till I hurt when Phil’s character in move said “I’ll get used to the name “Air”. That’s funny, because NiKE AIR Pegasus was released in 1982-83! Way before the Jordan.

[@JohnRoland]

Air was great!! Loved it

[@darrenlaiche9722]

Awesome movie for any 80s Sports Fan!!!

[@stevetimmermans5311]

I was a young teen during this era and Nike was never considered an off-brand company. Nike was always the coolest brand back then. Air Force and Legend were already out and nothing was better. Sure, Converse and Adidas may have signed more stars but Nike was still the best brand in many people's opinion

[@WoWo37]

I was 12 when Jordan signed with Nike. It wasn't an off brand, but it wasn't known for basketball. They were third behind Adidas and Converse when it came to basketball shoe sales.

[@AD_in_AZ]

If you what to know the origins of the just do it ad campaign. Look up AL Williams do it speech. It was made the year before the ad campaign come out in front of a bunch of corporate executives.

[@matrix3046]

Brilliant loved air film 😊

[@chic-fil-ashouldopenonsund3623]

whether we or they admit it or not, vacarro and jordan probably hit it off since both are gamblers. HAHAHA

[@CarlosCastillo-rw3to]

In an alternate universe there’s “Air Adidas”

[@themeparktre4841]

They bring up “just do it” in the film but that slogan wasn’t introduced till 88 and the film is set in 84

[@gastonsepulveda9187]

The most slept on movie of the year. Matt Damon got totally snubbed in the awards season for this role.

[@duppster2862]

It appears mojo got #4 “wrong” according to Vaccaro on the Rich Eisen show, he says he did go directly to the mother via phone and that the conversation depicted in the movie is accurate ( just not in person).

[@Nethwarang]

Great movie ❤

[@maitrehg]

I loved "The Last Dance". AIR is just as good !

[@PapuChi001]

amazing movie!!!

[@24dross]

1 more wrong item 🙂 - The kickflip in the parking lot in '84 seems historically inaccurate. Nobody into street skateboarding at the time was doing kickflips (freestyle skateboarding sure... Mullen), and perhaps Gonz was probably working on them at the time, as well as trying to incorporate kickflips and other tricks into street skating, but I'd say definitely not in '84 timeframe. I'd also say especially not such a solid flicked kickflip as well, as most were mob steez at the time. If you had a solid kickflip in '84, then you might as well have started looking to become pro.

[@shawn-zx9xt]

Also very few people that age and size current day can still do kick flips let alone on a board like that. There are former pros that look like that that can't kick flip anymore. Hands down the weirdest part of the movie. I wondered the same thing, when did Rodney even land his first kick flip?

[@michaelahurt]

Probably would have liked it more if I didn't know the story and the people involved. My wife liked it but I just couldn't get over Matt Damn playing Sonny Vaccaro and how many things were changed in the name of 'drama'. At times it felt like the only parts that were true were the names of the people and companies involved. Even beyond the fact that Matt obviously looks nothing like Sonny, they changed his entire personality. And I felt like they really glossed over the roles Howard White and George Raveling played. Although Affleck was good as Phil Knight and both Viola Davis and Julius Tennon were *outstanding*

[@nastybones78]

What if I told you that the origins of 'Just Do It' weren't related to a dude that was about to be executed but was 'borrowed' from a figure skater at the 1988 Winter Olympics Debi Thomas?

[@user-vv7kq7sq5n]

Really liked this movie {Connected} coming from playing and watching basketball all my life

[@CumpasFilms]

I haven’t seen the video but one thing they got dead wrong is the idea that Adidas wanted MJ at all.

[@user-dc7um4pr3f]

Wow I didn't know Sonny was a professional gambler. That's truly crazy

[@bigkeith41]

Movie was soo great 👍🏿 and I work for Nike at the office we all love it 🙏🏿❤

[@Cubanlinx63]

Michael Jordan was a National Champion and a 2 time Consensus All American. He was not really an underdog. Everyone knew he was going to be great. It was just that before Jordan the high scoring guard/wing types were not expected to lead teams to Championships. Julius Erving won an NBA title but, Adrian Dantley, Alex English and George Gervin did not. Everyone knew Jordan would score a lot of points but, the dominant bigs like Hakeem and Ewing were the ones expected to lead their teams to championships(And Hakeem eventually did).

[@sandal_thong8631]

They said they couldn't afford him. Also, that people didn't think he'd be a superstar, including the guy at the mini mart. Not sure why this video said he was an underdog though. That sounds like someone who wasn't picked in the draft, or picked on the last round.

[@sevinbamuels6560]

No, everyone did not know he was going to be great. People knew he would be good for a small player. But back then if you were not a big man you were pretty much a nobody. Even still, no one saw how good MJ would be nor his impact on sports.

[@alejandromoncada1177]

Hakeem won championships because Jordan let him

[@vturner]

correct, people were just obsessed with big guys @ the time so Akeem was a no brainer for the #1 spot

[@gevorg1989]

Dear Mojo, please whwn videoquoting from a show, series or news program, mention the episode name/air date, too

[@thomasmacgruber6701]

Another mistake, we don't have front plates here in NC. The rental car would not have had a front plate.

[@larryfeatherstone1823]

I love it!!! What an amazing movie

[@angelmatos9143]

The planets aligned for this movie. I've watched it many times.

[@KNGSLYR1669]

I've always had the feeling Jordan asked for the car as a nod to Namath idk

[@patrickkanas3874]

The movie does mention that Michael was forced to go to the Nike meeting by his mom

[@jabarieldridge1405]

They should do one on Barry Sanders #20

[@gregmorris2022]

Loved the movie. Bateman is great.

[@seankennedy9974]

Amazing movie!

[@nsmy808]

This movie was fire 💪🏽

[@NTFTimo]

I warched this Film while being on vacation in the cinema in Beirut, Lebanon. Was a cool experience and the Ticket cost me only 4 Dollar to end up being alone in the whole screening room

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

I do not care for basketball, sneakers, or even MJ. But damn this film is good. So good.

[@sebasmas10]

What was the market share of Converse, Adidas and Nike at the beginning of the movie? Is this right?

[@terrancejones8192]

Great movie

[@traneenicole]

I loved it