LeBron James is slated to play the lead in the upcoming sequel to the massively successful 1996 film Space Jam, which originally starred Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny. Jordan, however, stated his preference for another NBA star to take on the role while answering questions at his Jordan Flight school this past weekend.
“I would probably pick Blake Griffin,” the legendary basketball player told the crowd after being asked who he would choose for the leading role.
The 27-year-old Los Angeles Clipper previously starred in a Jordan Brand commercial alongside Space Jam character Marvin the Martian and is also an ambassador for the company. He’s also flexed his acting muscles a few times previously, like when he disguised himself as Drake for that hilarious ESPYs skit in 2014.
As of now, Space Jam 2 will move forward with LeBron James likely playing the role of the Tune Squad’s leader and Fast & Furious director, Justin Lin overseeing the filming of the movie.
So far the rest of the cast hasn’t been announced, so maybe Blake Griffin will make a guest appearance in the motion picture like when Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing and Larry Johnson did when they had their basketball talents stolen by the Nerdlucks.
Check out Michael Jordan answering the question of his preferred actor for Space Jam 2 below.
I’m a true Jordan fan..but he is always throwing shade some how towards Lebron..Yes Lebron James is competition Jordan..Admit it!!With two different NBA teams he got the job done Lebron..With two NBA teams they question why did you even comeback lol.
blake is on team jordan. that’s why he said it. it’s no shade, he’s riding for HIS TEAM.
It should b kobe tje alienstake tbe skills of currentnba players and kobe just retiredkinda like jordan in tha1st movie
It should be one of these guys to play the role. Carmelo Anthony, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, dwyane wade, Chris Paul, isiah Thomas (Celtics), or dirk any of those guys would be a good fit for the role.
I also forgot to mention gordan Hayward.
I could see Chris Paul or Carmelo, but Lebron would be the #1 chose for marketability.
Lebron is overrated. He’s also playing in the softest NBA in history. The NBA used to be very physical, you had to be tough. It’s nothing but pussies in the NBA now. If you didn’t know, now ya know. Also, I can’t stand when dumbasses try to compare Lebron to Jordan. There’s no fucking comparison, you clowns. Jordan is the greatest NBA player in history. You can’t even compare Lebron to Kobe. Keep making me laugh tho.
You prob never played bball at a high level, I played D1, everything you said was dumb. It’s always funny when people talk about how soft the league is like Lebron couldn’t played in a physical era, You do realize physically he’s bigger, stronger, more durable than jordan right. Lebron would benefit from the game being more physical he is one of the most physically gifted athletes ever.
Keep suckin’ his dick.
Soft era? You must be under 20. I remember Jordan dominating Craig Elho, Hornavek, Starks and Hersey Hawkins. Why? He played in an era where centers/big men dominated and there were no other true athletes at his position. BTW, Jordan never beat the showtime lakers, Celtics and only beat Pistons once they got old. Oh, and Kobe was mediocre in the finals. Check the numbers. #Facts
blake would be a much better fit then LeBron would…u can tell just by blakes commercials he does a better job then LeBron.
Lebron is just as good as mike if not better, people need to get over it and stop being sensitive about it.
Air Jordan played in the era were the best players were big man, Pat Ewing, Hakeem, Shaq, Zo, David Robison, Karl Malone. The players at Jordan positions were not athletic at all. Guys like Starks, Craig Ellio, Byron Russell, Charlie Ward, Mark Jackson, Derek Harper,
The best players Jordan played against at his position Reggie Miller and Clyde Drexler those two wouldn’t be all stars in todays game.
Jordan Retired 98, So he never faced Vince Carter in his prime or Allen Iverson, Kobe, Shaq, Tim Ducan, Grant Hill, Dewayne Wade, Kevin Durant I dont count those wizards days.
MJ better scorer, Lebron better all around player and teammate. Kobe is not in the discussion he had Shaq in his first 3 finals win and plus Shaq was the finals mvp all 3 times.
Michael insecurities are really starting to come out and show. No one that seen space jam, and understands marketing would say Blake Griffin, There is only two answer to that question It’s Lebron or maybe steph, this dude said Blake Griffin what???? this is a movie
for kids you want to put the guy that punches the equipment manager in it. He acts as if he gives King James credit for anything that
it will hurt his own legacy.
All of y’all are dumb for arguing on the internet. Numbers don’t lie. Jordan is the GOAT. Stop arguing opinions and argue facts gentleman.
Whats the Facts?? Jordan has 6 titles in Bron has 3? If I said ok well Bill Russell had 11 titles, then you would change the argument. Can’t measure individual talent by team success all the time. The fact is Lebron is just a better overall player doesn’t mean Jordan
wasnt amazing. What numbers don’t lie??? Pts, reb, because by the end of his career James will have passed MJ in points, reb, assist.
Bro I’m agreeing with u.
MAJ didn’t have to jump teams and flip coaches like pigeons lol
Mj couldnt do it with 2 teams though. Plus the teams MJ beat werent as good as the teams lebron had to play in the finals
Your a idiot if you think lebron James is overrated, the man lead the finals out of both teams in Points, Rebounds, Assist, Steals and blocks that’s not overrated that’s just Greatness period! Plus he did it against the team that won the most games in NBA history
Why does no one ever count Jodans first six years, or that he quit the sport? Or that he lost in 95? ( save me with the rust, he avg 30+ in playoffs, he lost)
We all know what level Mj is on when it comes to evaluated talent or picking someone for a certain position. In 2001 Your Airness could have picked Richard Jefferson, Pau Gasol, Zack Randolph, Jason Richardson, Tony Parker, Shane Battier, Joe Johnson that man took Kwame Brown enough said
MJ toughed it out with the Bulls his whole career and eventually ended up winning 6 rings. Lebron couldn’t win shit with Cleveland early on so he left for Miami and ya the Heat won it twice, but the thing is… Miami pretty much just bought the NBA championship twice by stacking they team up with top players. Not that impressive. Jordan is WAY more skilled than Lebron too. And MJ played during a much more physical era with many more skilled/superstar caliber players. Also, there was TONS of athletic players back in the day, YOU FUCKING CLOWNS! Wish I could smack the shit out of all you babosos. E’z up!!
Name one pt guard that was more athletic then John Wall, Westbrook, Rose before the injuries. The NBA couldnt have been more skilled and more toughest physical era at same time I dont agree with with that
Yes, and Jordan had the best two way player/defender (Pippen), second best defender and rebounder (Rodman), best coach, best shooter (Kerr) and best euro (Kukoc) of the era. Yet Lebrons team with a past prime d wade, soft Chris bosh, and Mario Chalmers and Joel Anthony was stacked. Hahahaha
I honestly think you dumbasses on here simply FORGOT how good the NBA was during Jordan’s era. Almost every team had superstar players and many strong players overall. Lebron would be an average player back in the day. He just has size and athleticism and runs through eveyone nowadays, because the players are garbage now and they don’t know how to defend.
How many all stars those pacers have? Knicks? Blazers? One each Exactly. Physically tough teams, but not skilled. And please don’t argue Hornacek, Starks, Hersey Hawkins or Reggie Miller were athletic. Golden State and OKC, SA have plenty of future hall of gamers. Jordan never had to beat a team like the Spurs or Warriors in his era. MJ also didn’t “tough it out” with Bulls. He tapped out after three rings.
Nobody forgot how good the NBA was during the Jordan era, but you guys can’t keep trying to discredit lebron and his greatness.
Mike wouldnt dominate this era like he did in the 90s, Those Spurs and Warriors teams are better than any team Mike played in the finals.
“Mike wouldn’t dominate this era like he did in the 90s” Bwahahahahahahaha, fuck u smoking homie?? You have absolutely no fucking clue what the hell your talking about, fool. Jordan’s scoring average would be 50 per game nowadays. Keep making me laugh tho.
You guys do know that the game was more physical then bc most of the players had to be physical they sucked
Bill lambier, Rick Mahorn, Charlie Ward, Dale Davis, Mark Jackson, Derek Harper, Byron Scott, Doc Rivers, Derek Coleman, Oliver Miller, Dan Marlee, Danny Ainge, Craig Ellio. Kenny Smith, these dudes woulnt even make the NBA today