Is Michael B Jordan related to Michael Jordan and the actor named after the NBA legend?

Michael B. Jordan is a famous actor admired globally for his performances in “Creed” and “Black Panther” and shares the same name with NBA legend Michael Jordan.

The coincidence often sparked speculation among fans that the former Chicago Bulls star might have family ties. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan once interestingly clarified this confusion.

Michael B. Jordan recorded a video answering some of the top Google Trends questions about him.

One of the questions was about his father and another was about his relationship with legendary basketball player Michael Jordan.

The actor said: “My father is Michael Jordan. Michael A. Jordan…so, yes, I’m technically related to Michael Jordan, but not in the way that everyone thinks of it.”

In fact, NBA superstar Michael Jordan has two sons, Marcus Jordan and Jeffrey Jordan, but he is not related to actor Michael A. Jordan.

The similarity of their names is just accidental. Still, it’s doubtful anyone would mind a family connection with one of the best players in basketball history.

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Explore Michael Jordan’s family dynamics

A former Chicago Bulls player, the NBA legend is not only a father of five, but also a grandfather.

His first marriage to Juanita Vanoy gave him three older children, Jeffrey (35), Marcus (32) and Jasmine (31).

They were deeply involved in their father’s Air Jordan line and other basketball-related ventures. His current wife, Yvette Prieto, gave birth to twin daughters Victoria and Ysabel.

Here is a detailed overview of his children:

Jeffrey Jordan was born on November 18, 1988, the eldest son of Michael Jordan and his first wife Juanita Vanoy.

Growing up in a highly competitive environment, Jeffrey also chose to join the basketball business field while participating in his father’s Air Jordan business.

Jasmine Mickael Jordan is the youngest of three children born on December 7, 1992 to Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy.

She pursued her interest in sports management at Syracuse University, eventually managing the basketball and Air Jordan line operations alongside her two brothers.

Marcus Jordan, the middle child, came into this world on December 24, 1990. Marcus marked his journey by playing basketball in high school and later at the University of Central Florida.

In addition to his love for the game, he has followed in his brother’s footsteps and contributed to the business side of basketball and the Air Jordan brand.

Victoria Jordan was born in 2014, one of the twin daughters of Michael Jordan and his current wife Yvette Prieto.

Just like her older siblings, she is also involved in the basketball business and Air Jordan line.

The twins’ other half, Ysabel Jordan, was born in the same year as her sister Victoria, 2014.

The daughter of Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto, she followed the family trend and became involved in the basketball business and the famous Air Jordan line.

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