The Untold Story of Michael Jordan’s Most Daring Commercials (and His Stunt Double’s Wildest Moments
Ever wonder who REALLY did some of Michael Jordan’s craziest moves in those legendary Nike commercials? In this exclusive interview, stunt double Nigel shares never-before-heard stories from the sets of Nike, Pepsi, and Space Jam. From the “thousand-foot dunk” to card games that turned competitive with MJ, to behind-the-scenes secrets with director Joe Pytka — this is the side of Michael Jordan you’ve never seen.
🏀 What You’ll Learn:
• The truth behind Jordan’s most dangerous commercials
• How MJ’s competitive streak showed up in high-stakes card games
• Rare behind-the-scenes details from Space Jam
• Why a tight filming schedule made Nigel’s role essential
📺 If you love basketball history, Nike ads, and untold sports stories — this is a must-watch.
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Timestamps (Chapters)
0:00 – Intro – The Thousand-Foot Dunk
0:40 – Meeting Michael Jordan at 18
1:10 – How a friendship led to working with MJ
2:15 – Why Nigel’s role was critical on set
3:50 – Filming stunts before MJ arrived
4:45 – The bridge jump over Chicago River
5:50 – Special access and behind-the-scenes privileges
6:30 – Michael Jordan’s love for cards (and how he plays)
8:45 – The Space Jam card game showdown
10:15 – Working with legendary director Joe Pytka
12:40 – When trash talk met real dunk power
14:20 – The mystery behind the Jumpman logo stunt
15:25 – Closing thanks and shoutouts
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