Throughout his career, Michael Jordan gathered massive crowds wherever he went. During one such gathering in San Antonio, he was even nearly attacked. While that is true and understandable from a fan’s perspective, it’s much different for the celebrity. And this Hollywood friend of Jordan knew that better than anyone. So, when he unknowingly became MJ’s neighbor, he tried to be a good neighbor!

The 64-year-old actor and comedian Damon Wayans is well known for In Living Color, Saturday Night Live, and much more. But not everyone is aware that he lived next to Jordan. Unbelievable, right? Both Wayans and his son, Wayans Jr., had several memories of their neighbor.

It might have been for a brief time, but both Jordan and the family got close. During Wayans Sr.’s latest interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast, he revealed many more details about being a good neighbor. The fan inside him was thrilled and excited to visit his new neighbor, Jordan, every single day, but he refrained from doing so.

“We became like friends but I gave Michael his space right because you don’t go behind a gated community to be bothered right by the dude next door. So we’ve had or have a friendship and and it’s based in love and respect he’s taught me a lot of things about life and how to navigate fame and all that other stuff.” he said.

After learning that Wayans Sr. had an interesting neighbor, his friends began to visit him. But he also asked his friends not to visit Jordan. However, it was Jordan who visited them often. It got to the point where Wayans Sr.’s son accused him of visiting their house too often.

“Snacks! So many snacks. Your snack game was off the chain. Michael Jordan used to come over and eat all my snacks. That’s how good our snacks were.” “He came over too much. Shout-out to Jordan though,” Wayans Jr. said in an interview with People.

Wayans Jr. flexed that his father’s homemade snacks were so good that MJ couldn’t resist. Well, Jordan has always been like that. He frequents a place when he loves it just like his favorite city in France.

Michael Jordan loved spending time in Paris!

We always talk about Jordan’s influence and global fame. Much is discussed about his impact on the NBA and the basketball world. But how much did this fame change Jordan’s life? His every action is scrutinized! And not to mention the attention. 

“I used to go to Paris a lot cause Paris was a place I could just walk on the streets. I could sit down and have dinner or have lunch or whatever and people never really paid attention. I loved to do that. I just stayed outside out there. I wouldn’t want to go inside at all. I just loved sitting out and watching people,” the Chicago Bulls legend said. 

Before all the global fame, he loved visiting Paris. In an interview, Michael was asked whether there was a place, perhaps outside the United States, where he could walk around and not be recognized by people. He really appreciated and satisfied being able to live a simple life in Paris!

The unexpected proximity between Michael Jordan and Damon Wayans offered a unique glimpse into the life of a global icon seeking moments of peace. Wayans’ considerate approach to their neighborly relationship fostered a genuine connection built on mutual respect, providing Jordan with a small sanctuary from the relentless demands of fame. Just as Jordan cherished the anonymity of strolling through Paris, his visits next door for snacks represented a similar appreciation for simple, human interaction, highlighting that even the most celebrated figures value the comfort and normalcy found in good neighbors and genuine friendships.