“The Boat Sinks in Titanic”: Matt Damon Says “Gripping” Michael Jordan Story Will Have Fans on the Edge of Their Seats

Some Hollywood creations deserve a special place in the history of cinema. These are the movies that bring all the emotions out of the viewers. Each second keeps you wondering what might happen next. This is rare when it comes to sports films. Despite the slimmest of chances, some movies had the fans feeling the adrenaline course through their bodies. With the movie Air, based on the iconic Michael Jordan-Nike deal, nearing its release, actor Matt Damon is convinced it has the capability of keeping the fans actively engaged and intrigued.

Recently, the Academy Award winner made an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show to promote Air, a story around Nike’s masterful hiring of His Airness. Comparing the film to Titanic, Damon spoke highly of just what the fans can expect.

Matt Damon promises a thrilling Michael Jordan story

While on the show, host Eisen laid the first positive stones for Air with his praise. Engaged throughout, he felt the movie was only five minutes long. The sports commentator was heavily impressed, especially considering the end is known to all with the current presence of the Jordan sneakers. He claimed to be “on the edge of my seat” mainly due to one aspect of the movie, the story of just how Nike pulled off such a “heist“.

As the question went to Matt Damon, he used a Titanic reference to sell the emotions Air will bring out in fans. He told Eisen, “That’s what I mean about not being able to put it down. It really was a gripping story. And sometimes movies can do that. You know, we all know the boat sinks in Titanic but we all sat all the way through that one too you know.”

The events behind Nike signing Michael Jordan arguably have the dramatics fit enough to rile up the fans. The little details themselves can leave eyes wide open. For starters, Michael Jordan didn’t even entertain the idea of being a Nike athlete. Before the world-famous sneaker, the billionaire had never put on a Nike shoe in his life. His first choice was the top dogs at the time, Adidas or Converse.

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However, due to certain decisive contributions and a push from family, His Airness met up with the brand. Of course, we know what it is today, the most successful sneaker on the planet. The deal cemented MJ as the undisputed GOAT in the sneaker industry. No one in the modern day comes close to dethroning the iconic shoe.

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The partnership that forever changed Jordan’s legacy was one the basketball phenom initially didn’t want. Just the minute facts can leave you in disbelief. Imagine what an entire film with an All-Star cast could do. Do you think Air will live up to the expectations? Let us know your views in the comments below.