Like Mike - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts

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Fan of Like Mike or just want to share your movie knowledge? This topic is dedicated to all trivia and questions related to Like Mike

[charlie]

The exterior is that of the Staples Center but the interior of the Knights' home arena is that of the Great Western Forum, the former home of the Los Angeles Lakers.

[ethel]

The footage of the game shown when Calvin and his friends tie up Mr. Bittleman is actually from the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest which Vince Carter won.

[linda]

The first feature film to use Fuji's Reala 500D 8592 film stock.

[francisco]

Although it is strongly suggested throughout the film that the shoes once belonged to Michael Jordan, it is never confirmed.

[gerald]

Michael Jordan was playing in the NBA at the time of the film's release. He played for the Washington Wizards from 2001-2003, but throughout the film, the Knights are never shown playing the Wizards.

[javier]

The mystical shoes in the movie come from the Salvation Army thrift store.

[caroline]

Prior to release, power companies issued press releases to remind people of the danger of high-voltage power lines. In the movie Calvin retrieves a pair of "energized" basketball boots from such a line.

[jesus]

Tracey Reynolds' mansion was formerly owned by Houston Rockets guard, Tracy McGrady.

[chris]

Near the beginning of the film, Calvin says he wishes that he would get adopted by a family similar to that in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990). The Boyds (Calvin's adopted parents) state that they do, in fact, live in Bel-Air.

[carla]

Cedric the Entertainer was offered a role, but he turned it down to film Barbershop (2002) instead.

[dustin]

After Calvin is signed by the Knights, the only game they appear to lose after that is against the Bulls. Michael Jordan played for the Bulls for 14 seasons.