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Before becoming one of the biggest box-office draws, Will Smith gained fame with his role in the hit sitcomThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. While working on the series, Smith frequently sported the Nike Air Jordans, which were just starting to become a trend during the 1990s. However, Smith admitted to begging basketball superstar Michael Jordan for the shoes.
During a podcast appearance, Smith spoke about his love for shoes and basketball. At the same time, the actor also reflected on embracing the culture of the 1990s, which was symbolized by his character wearing Jordans in the series. However, when Smith asked Jordan for the shoes, the former basketball player had a hilarious reaction, and here is what he had to say.
Will Smith Revealed Michael Jordan’s Reaction to Him Begging For Shoes
Will Smithplayed a fictionalized version of himself in the 1990s sitcomThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The series is widely known for its exploration of class conflict through a comedic lens, which greatly relied on Smith’s charming personality.
During an appearance on theAll the Smokepodcast, Smith was asked about his time on the series. The Academy Award-winning actor spoke about sporting the Air Jordans, which added a different dimension to his character.
I was living the culture. I was literally calling Jordan like, ‘Mike, please, please don’t give them to nobody. Let me be the first person, I gotta be the first person to wear it’. And he was like ‘Man, I don’t run that.’
Smith stated the above, recalling his interaction withMichael Jordan, as the former admitted to practically begging for the latest kicks so he could be the first person to wear them.
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However, as Smith hilariously explained Jordan simply wasn’t in charge of the shoe line built upon his fame. Nevertheless, Smith’s fascination with the footwear would come full circle when the shoe line launched a series of colorways inspired by his character’s personality in the series proving that both the Jordans and Smith had a lasting impact on the collective cultural conscience.
Will Smith Talked About How His Love For Basketball Started
In the same podcast, Smith also spoke abouthis love for basketball, which is a crucial aspect of his character’s personality inThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Smith recalled that although he wasn’t great at sports, basketball was the only athletic activity he was adept at.
You give me the right camera man I’ll take both of y’all down.
Smith made the above remark regarding his basketball skills, admitting that his character proficiency with the ball was mostly a work of camera tricks and behind-the-scenes magic, implying he wasn’t the best when it came to the sport.
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Despite this, Smith admitted to being an avid fan of the sport. The Philadelphia-bornstar of theBad Boysfranchiseeventually purchased a stake in the NBA side Philadelphia 76ers. However, while Smith admired the culture around the team, he also revealed he was able to attend very few of their games because of his busy schedule.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airis streaming on Hulu and Max.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
