WATCH: 6?2? Will Smith and 6?6? Michael Jordan Tower Over Mariah Carey in Rare Resurfaced Photo

Fans cherish throwback photos, videos, or news pieces about their favorite stars. It gives them a glimpse of the past and a fresh dose of nostalgia. One of the many reasons why The Last Dance became a cultural phenomenon in 2020 was because it allowed young fans to witness the Chicago Bulls‘ legend’s greatness in the 90s. Recently, a rare picture of Michael Jordan and Will Smith towering over some big names resurfaced on the internet.

Although hoops fans know that at 6’6 Jordan is not among the tallest in the NBA, His Airness is pretty tall compared to the average American. Hollywood superstar Will Smith is also pretty tall despite not being an NBA player. The duo can be seen towering over Mariah Carey and other celebrities in this throwback picture from the 90s.

Michael Jordan, Will Smith and Mariah Carey in iconic NAACP photo

The 6x NBA champion dominated the 90s in the NBA with Chicago Bulls. His influence and an otherworldly showcase of skills unlocked countless possibilities for the game of basketball. With his determination to become great, Jordan elevated the game, inspiring millions in the process. He did all that, standing at just 6’6, which is not the ‘best’ height you can have in the NBA. However, when we compare the height of His Airness to his family members, they’re not even close. In fact, Jordan had a cheeky response when he was asked about the height of his family members by David Letterman.

During his early days in the NBA, Jordan made an appearance on the Late Night with David Letterman show. On the show, the legendary host asked Jordan if he is the tallest in the family. Jordan replied, “I’m the tallest. My father’s about 5’10, my mother is about 5’5. Everyone else is about 5’6 1/2, 5’7.” The Bulls superstar didn’t stop there with the family details. He added a humorous layer to the answer by bringing in the milkman. With a big grin on his face, Jordan said “The milkman is about 6’7,” and he burst out laughing along with Letterman and the show’s audience.

Similarly, in a recently resurfaced picture, 6’6 Jordan and 6’2 Will Smith can be seen towering over Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, and Blair Underwood.

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Iconic NAACP picture makes fans nostalgic

Recently, an image was posted by a Mariah Carey fan page on Twitter. The picture is captioned “Mariah Carey, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Michael Jordan, Blair Underwood and Will Smith at the 1999 NAACP Image Awards.” At 6’6, Jordan stands the tallest of all the other celebrities. For comparison, the average height in the NBA for the 2022-23 season is 6’6. Taking all that into account, Jordan’s achievements on the hardwood become even more impressive. Dominating the game among giants is no easy feat and His Airness did just that.