How 'Space Jam' Became a Winning Career Shift for Michael Jordan

Posted Jul 16, 2021
The magnitude of Michael Jordan's crossover appeal and influence is perhaps best exemplified by the success of 1996's Space Jam, a hybrid live-action-animated film that teamed the basketball great with cartoon character Bugs Bunny. His performance helped pave the way for athletes and entertainers to reach success outside their designated lanes. (Biography.com)

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