The Most Legendary Michael Jordan Commercials

Best MJ Commercial

April 22, 2009

Michael Jordan's commercials are every bit as legendary as his work on the court. Here's a rundown of the TV ads that made him the most recognizable face on the planet.

14Would not be all that memorable had Nike not hired the world's worst beat boxer to provide background for the commercial. Guess we'll give them a pass since Beardyman was barley out of diapers at the time.

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Air Jordan II - Rockababy


13Alright, alright. Not really a commercial, but MJ and MJ—Jordan and Jackson—in a music video cutting up the basketball court with dance moves. This one just had to make the list.

Michael Jackson - Jam


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Maybe - New Michael Jordan Commercial

12MJ throwing down on a 100 foot rim. An innovator in advertising as much as he was on the court, this one probably inspired the likes of Powerade to film the commercial where Michael Vick—the apple of PETA's eye—as he knocks over receivers with footballs and chucks them out of the stadium.

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Michael Jordan Commercial 100ft Dunk


11Of course there was Nike, Gatorade and McDonald's, but lest we forget Hanes. Michael and dad James Jordan talking sexy underwear to the good old, Just wait 'till we get our Hanes on you.

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Michael Jordan and Dad commercial for Hanes underwear


10The world slows down in a Frozen Moment as it watches Jordan in awe. This one is good, but would have been a lot better if they'd picked an iconic shot.

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Michael Jordan "Frozen Moment" Nike Commercial


923 vs. 39. A young, high flying Jordan getting schooled by the cagey veteran. Carolina Jordan makes an appearance at the end to complete the trinity.

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Michael Jordan Commercial


8Classic. Classic. Classic McDonald's commercial. Jordan and bird shoot it out for a Big Mac. Over the second rafter, off the floor, nothin' but net. But more memorable than the ridiculous shots... that horrendous multi-colored shirt and shorts getup MJ has on. How is this man known for his sense of style?

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Larry Bird vs. Michael Jordan McDonalds commercial


7Be Like Mike. The damn song is just so catchy we've all gotta sing along. This is the sequel to the original. Sometimes I dream, that he is me...

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Like Mike v2 - Gatorade


6MJ runs across the planet to find the meaning of life. His quest ends when he finds a Tibetan monk who must have been on the Gatorade payroll.

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Michael Jordan "Wisdom" Gatorade Commercial


5Nike's first Air Jordan shoe. THE original commercial that launched a transcendent superstar and a marketing revolution. Nice legs, dude.

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Michael Jordan 'Banned' Commercial


4Do you know how I can up my game? Do you know, do you know do you know? Air Jordan. Air Jordan. Air Jordan. A classic in the from the lineup of Mars Blackmon commercials starring Spike Lee alongside MJ.

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Air Jordan Mars Blackmon Hang Time Sneakerfiles.com


3Probably the most famous of all Jordan commercials. It featured the catchy Be Like Mike hook that summed up the dreams of a generation. I've got that song on my iPod.

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Be Like Mike Gatorade Commercial (ORIGINAL)


2There's a solid argument for Failure at the top of the list, but here it is in the second slot. MJ runs down his of failures and reminds us they're the reason he succeeds.

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Michael Jordan "Failure" Nike Commercial


1Naturally, #1 had to come from the Air Jordan archives. And it's Love Supreme, the Air Jordan XVIII commercial that takes it. Shown during NBA All-Star Weekend. Get ready for 4+ minutes of career spanning highlights punctuated with His Airness answering the question, What is love? Love is taking the air less traveled.

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Best MJ Commercial

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