Spike Lee to release Jordan Documentary

Spike Lee announced today that he plans to release a full-length feature documentary about Michael Jordan’s second return to the NBA. Spike has already begun piling unseen footage of MJ as a Wizard and hopes to have the film completed in time for next year’s Cannes Film Festival. Maybe some new Spike Air Jordans to go along with the release?  Info again thanks to Complex.

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1. why would you want to talk about something that we wish never happened?? talk about HIS last shot with the BULLS..talk about his CHAMPIONSHIPS!! not when hes with the wizards..

   Comment by herm — May 21, 2008 @ 3:22 pm

2. I DISAGREE I DO WANT TO KNOW WHY HE CAME BACK. HE LEFT ON TOP 6 RINGS WHAT WAS HIS MOTIVATION. WHY WASNT HE JUST SATISFIED WITH HIS ACHIEVMENTS, JUST A FEW THINGS I WOULDNT MIND SPIKE TAPPING INTO. WE ALL HAVE SEEN PICS/VIDEOS OF THE WINNING JORDAN ON TOP BUT WHAT WAS IT LIKE FOR HIM WHEN HE WASNT THE BEST WHEN NO MATTER HOW HARD HE TRIED HE COULDNT CARRY HIS TEAM TO CHAMPIONSHIP. JUST THE FEW ASPECTS OF JORDANS LIFE THAT HAVENT BEEN DEPICTED!!!NASTY NAJ OUT >>>>>

   Comment by Nasty_Naj — May 21, 2008 @ 3:40 pm

3. Can’t wait to see it Spike! Make sure you graze some sensitive topics in regards to todays players too. The game is different now. Personal lives are discussed more than stats. Michael Jordan was known for being reserved, a lesson a lot of young athletes should learn. Start from beginning to end. From Lacey High School to The Washington Wizards. 6 rings, his business ethics…all that jazz. He has accomplished more than basketball highlights. He paved the way for young business men of color. That is the greatest accomplishment of them all.

   Peace!

   Comment by Jerronimo — May 21, 2008 @ 3:57 pm

4. I agree, itll be interesting to see why he came back and his personal life a little bit during that time, as far as buisness goes. cant wait to see it!

   Comment by YouKnow — May 21, 2008 @ 4:28 pm

5. make it happen spike

   Comment by bkbigjay — May 21, 2008 @ 5:43 pm

6. I want to see this!!

   Comment by Dani@23 — May 21, 2008 @ 6:49 pm

7. ill watch that

   Comment by greenmaker24 — May 21, 2008 @ 7:49 pm

8. intresting!

   Comment by THE REALLEST — May 21, 2008 @ 11:28 pm

9. Looking forward to seeing this

   Comment by Flatsole — May 21, 2008 @ 11:41 pm

10. nobody watches basketball except for americans - can’t see this film having much appeal in the world.

    Comment by alan lovedog — May 22, 2008 @ 3:57 am

11. man that lrg jacket cold!!!!

    Comment by pete — May 22, 2008 @ 7:25 am

12. alan lovedog,

    That has to be one of the most ignorant things I have heard in a minute. Basketball is quickly growing worldwide, but Michael Jordan was the world’s most recognized individual during his prime. In fact, more people knew of him than the American President (both Bush part I and Clinton).

    Comment by sneakFREAK — May 22, 2008 @ 8:56 am

13. let’s hope he finally solves the concord/blue patent PE XI debate.

    Comment by damnneardeadstock — May 22, 2008 @ 9:02 am

14. I was almost moved to say something negative toward Mr. Lovedog. Good thing,I saw my error. “Sorry dog.”

    Comment by J.King — May 22, 2008 @ 10:47 am

15. i will support anything that has to do with Mike or Spike in it

    Comment by the_boi — May 22, 2008 @ 7:03 pm

16. I clear comment#10 this “LOVE MUTT” oops i mean “LOVEDOG” doesn’t know what the hell he’s talking about how universal basketball is the NBA has 76 players from 31 countries and there are european leagues as well and i bet everyone of them will tell you all the players they watched in the NBA in their home countries growing up beside micheal jordan is the most recognized person in the world behind muhammad ali if only americans watched these people wouldn’t know how to play or know who certain players are or learned how to play the game themselves. DUM DUM!

    Comment by solesaved — May 22, 2008 @ 7:27 pm

17. thats going to be a good look

    Comment by j.grier — May 22, 2008 @ 10:35 pm

18. Man… this is the movie I have been waiting for someone to make a movie about mike jordan. Its about time time. I can’t wait to c it

    Comment by levi1224 — May 22, 2008 @ 11:25 pm

19. mj and mars blackman

    Comment by young baller — May 23, 2008 @ 10:45 pm

20. lovedog you cant be serious… tell me.. is the 2006-2007 mvp american? is this years most improved player american? is the best 6th man this year american? is last years finals mvp american? did the USA basketball team win the last olympics? or the last few world championships? (i know they will win this years olympics though :D)

    basketball is worldwide, thanks to larry magic and mj

    and i cant wait to see that movie and i’m sure it will be pretty successful worldwide! just like just for kicks was, even people who never buy kicks liked that movie in europe

    Comment by a non-american bball fan — May 25, 2008 @ 7:05 am

21. the funny thing to me is, i was looking at mikes #s when he was on the wizards in sole collector and they were really solid. they werent the numbers form mid 80-90, but as a whole, they were pretty darn good. and mike led the bulls to 6 championships, but it took time and help. i think it will be very interesting, cause somehow, his wizards career gets talked about as if it were a failure, and i dont really think it was

    Comment by gold — May 27, 2008 @ 5:21 pm

22. This ought to be good just because Spike is a true fan of the game and of Mike and will certainly bring a fresh perspective to the screen. I’m looking forward to it. His highs have been documented to death. This is new territory.

    Comment by KAL — May 27, 2008 @ 7:52 pm

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