WATCH: Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan teach each other basketball and dance moves in RARE video

May 2024 · 2 minute read

In a rare and iconic collaboration during the peaks of their careers, two of the most renowned “MJs,” Michael Jordan in basketball and Michael Jackson in music, forged a unique connection. These two legends, each excelling in their respective domains, amassed awards and captivated audiences, consistently selling out arenas and concert venues.

In a truly memorable moment that etched itself into pop culture history in 1992, the late iconic pop star Michael Jackson and NBA superstar Michael Jordan joined forces for the music video of the song “Jam.” Set against the backdrop of Chicago, this short film not only showcased a one-of-a-kind one-on-one basketball match but also featured stunning dance moves, creating an unforgettable collaboration between the two superstars.

With reports having that Jordan initially refused the collaboration as shared by American singer Michael Bivins, who linked both superstars

I’m like ‘Yo yo Mike, I need you to do me a favor’. He was like, he was like, ‘What you need?’ I said ‘Man, you got to come meet ABC

This encounter forged an iconic friendship between the two MJs, with Michael Jackson candidly expressing in a voiceover,

We had to play one-on-one. It was so embarrassing.

From attempting to swipe the ball from Jordan to consistently missing every shot he took, Jackson gained firsthand insight into the challenges of being the other MJ on the court. Jordan also got to learn some dance moves from the Smooth Criminal crooner.

Michael Jordan’s stellar career in perspective

Playing a remarkable fifteen seasons in the NBA spanning from 1984 to 2003, Michael Jordan etched his legacy by securing six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. Endearingly nicknamed “Air Jordan” and “His Airness,” he not only dominated the professional basketball scene but also represented the United States national team, clinching four gold medals and maintaining an undefeated record.

His individual awards include six NBA Finals MVP, ten NBA scoring titles, five NBA MVPs, and a host of others. As Magic Johnson said,

There's Michael Jordan and then there is the rest of us.

Securing a remarkable three-peat, Michael Jordan claimed NBA championships consecutively from 1991 to 1993. In a surprising turn of events, he briefly retired to try his hand at Minor League Baseball before making a triumphant return to the Bulls. Remarkably, he led the team to another three-peat from 1996 to 1998, culminating in an impeccable 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, solidifying his status as a basketball legend.

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