Wood Harris Says He Lost "Like" For Michael Jordan after The Last Dance | Jemele Hill is Unbothered
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- For Wood Harris, Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. However, after watching The Last Dance he admits to having lost some "like" for the basketball superstar. One story in particular about rapper Common and MJ really changed his perspective on the basketball legend. Plus, the actor digs into his humble beginnings, what pushed him to become an actor, working alongside Tupac in "Above The Rim" and lessons learned from the legendary rapper.
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Wood Harris is one of my favorite actors and people. He never lost himself in Hollywood.
@maracharese -
Because he never had an "A-List" actors career. He had to keep things grounded, because he had to act to keep food on his plate and gas in his career. As Ricardo Montalbán once said in an interview, he was a Mexican actor working working in the U.S.. Unlike the big actors who are given script after script after script, they can read through them, toss most to the side, keep a few that seems interesting near, and out of those pick the one they have the most interest in. At best, he would only have one script in front of him, his family needed to be taken care of, so he acted.
That lifestyle in Hollywood would keep one humble, and (almost) never lose themselves.
Facts! We The fans request his presence
Hey J I'm a big fan of yours keep lifting us up
Him and his Brother are good actors
Dude has always been underrated not by me but by the industry.
True! There are some actors that I want to see more often, in more tv shows/movies etc. I don't see enough wHarrris.
As he should.
Wood Harris been that guy my whole life in movies.
He’s had so many iconic roles, but Avon Barksdale is always gonna stick out
Avon and ace
Definitely!
@@tydeprince719 and the kid from remember the titans
Above The Rim too!
Avon and Ace nothn better than his performance as Ace
True Story:
One day, I watched "Paid In Full" in its entirety then went to work at a restaurant in Los Angeles. At work, I walked out the kitchen, swung the door open and there was Wood Harris! And he looked at me and my mouth dropped in shock and I pointed at him like "OMG its you! I just watched one of your movies this morning...." but no words came out my mouth I was so shocked lol. He grinned and said "What Up Man" Such A Cool/Chilled Brother ✊🏾💯🐐
I’ve been watching this dude in movies ever since I was a kid. This man is one of my favs and will always be a favorite of mine.
wood harris is the definition of good in every hood.
Facts
Hood legend for sure
I meet him a long time ago through my uncle playing bball at moore park on the westside of chicago, he was a cool down to earth guy then and it's really inspiring to see how he left the hood and became a successful Actor. A Great story for young Black boys and girls to follow.
Wood Harris is so cool.
What took so long? I saw him in Atlanta. He was very arrogant. Pippen and Harper wasn't nice to five kids asking for autographs. Rodman was cool as hell.
It’s hard not to be arrogant if you’re as powerful as MJ
@@deesee2051 It's never hard not to be arrogant.
I imagine celebs do get tired of being bombarded and harassed for autographs and attention, but that still doesn't make it not hard to be arrogant. And Mike telling Common to sign the balls was plain sh*tty.
@@lql1094 or you can look at it like Mike was showing him how to hustle ppl for $$ lol
@@deesee2051always making a pass for MJ smh
Wood Harris in Next Day Air was just HILARIOUS with Mike Epps😂😂😂
GOOCH
@@mrsain19 With the other guy who never says his name... "Yo my man what's your name?... Am thirsty"😂😂😂
Wood Harris will always be highly respected!! He always keeps it 💯One of the best actors. So underrated. I like how he spoke on MJ. Plenty people felt that.
Mr Wood Harris did his thing on the Wire and Joy Road!! He mastering his craft everyday. Respect ✊🏿💯
A criminally underrated beautiful actor. Truly shameful that he's never gotten bigger
I felt the same way after watching the Last Dance as well. A lot of Jordan worshippers excuse everything the man has done.
The same way a lot of lebron worshippers excuse everything he’s done. In the end, it really isn’t a big deal.
@@TA-ht4jo you sound like a Jordan worshipper or a LeBron hater with that deflection statement
Sounds exactly like LeBron fans. Chill out.
@@TA-ht4jo this guy's a clown wat bron do? Never get caught n a scandal don't cheat don't gamble don't throw games cuz he owe the mafia in New York n cant pay em back 😭😭 wat bron did??? Give parents jobs build a school ....im lost help me out
@@tipanu6554 THAT part.
Just watch Above the rim this past weekend, and here is Wood Harris the legend now. Crazy how that work sometimes.
..... and Michael Jordan took that personally.
MJ gonna drop 80 the next time they meet.
If you had read the book, “The Jordan Rules” back in the day, you knew exactly who Mike was. All of these stories from “The Last Dance” were from that book. I couldn’t believe more people didn’t know these stories, especially if you grew up in Chicago.
Man, you know people don't read...smh
Exactly 💯
@@kwamecobb2281 😂😂💯
I grew up in Chicago, Woodlawn area. There was no social media, and MJ never came to the hood, I'm sure majority of fans never saw him in that light
I know a chick who met Michael, and she admitted that he was an asshole.
2 pac was big time famous before "Above the rim" He already did Juice and Poetic Justice already before.. Wood Harris is still a legend tho💯💯
@@rgtowns u
He was well known by the time above the rim came out bruh lol
Mmmmmm I don’t think so .... he definitely blew up after more so for his antics not because of the movie, 35 years old... above the rim was my shit
No he wasn’t.
@@rgtowns Poetic Justin isn’t a hood classic it was the #1 movie when it came out because of PAC s popularity
@@rgtownsHe is right, 2pac was well known by the time he did above the rim. If I am not mistaken that was like 94 and I was in my late teens then so remember those days pretty well.
This man has always been a real one and such a great actor!
Jemele is my favorite. Love her integrity. Wood Harris seems the same way. Great interview. Both great talents in their own respective ways. Meaningful and important cultural human beings. The Wire is the bible for me. Greatest show in the history of TV, and only because it wasn't a film is it not considered as one of the best films of all time as well. Iconic art.
I need to go binge watch The Wire.I will NEVER get rid of my DVD box set.
i hate that bish.....shes a feminist
Left Side! Strong Side!!!
Underrated actor would have definitely get more roles if he would have sold himself never sold out tho
Me too on the Jordan thang because how could a Black man treat not only a teammate, but another Black man the way Jordan did? The answer is the same way he kept his mouth shut while cops were killing our kids. W Bron we see the difference.
wood harris is the type of cool cat that i would never get tired of kicking it with. the stories he has in him are endless and entertaining im sure.
Above the Rim was Pac's 3rd movie . Poetic Justice was the 2nd .
Wood is definitely "That Dude". Wood and Steve are definitely on their paths toward legendary status...keep winning! They're both a joy to watch
Me & my friends admire and respect Michael Jordan like he was a family member & hero. When the internet arrive all these interviews & old footage about his attitude came out. We lost a lot respect for MJ.
Michael Jordan's mentality was exposed in The Last Dance. Michael Jordan is like Kratos playing basketball.
🤣🤣!
I think that he purposely exposed himself
@@godisblackmatter7844
I agree
But ppl are so sensitive nowadays they're looking for anything to attack on a person on and MJ gave them plenty
TheBmills415 Facts
Wood looks absolutely great. But he really said "There's another 23 out there."
YEAH HE MJ's WANNABE!
@@rissaceehart4076 They play two completely different styles of basketball. To say Bron is a MJ wannabe is ridiculous
Stop playing basketball lovers know LeBron the goat people act like Jordan didn't play with great players Jordan won 2 playoff series without phil you can't compared Jordan go LeBron Jordan was the best scorer but basketball player stop it Isaiah Thomas killed Jordan before piston got old Isaiah Thomas beat Larry Bird Magic Johnson Clyde Drexler dr. J all in his prime
@@realbrew6863 I didn't say Lebron wasn't the goat. I don't have an opinion with that. I just chuckled at Wood's comment.
I've never been that emotionally attached to any star to be surprised they have asshole-ness. I didn't see a long lifeline for Tupac. It's very hard to imagine his evolution or aging in the business.
It's not that Michael Jordan didn't care about what people thought of him because, he made a career out of crafting his language and persona to ensure that he didn't offend anyone because, he was dutifully aware that the entire "World" were his customers. That's why, in the beginning stages of his career he was careful not to commit to any Political affiliations or Civil Rights Activism ideologies, as he was very cognitive of his image on the American Registry and as, he understood that it was the gateway to fame, fortune and prosperity as he surrounded himself with individuals that knew how to craft generational "Wealth" and use his likeness, skill-set and popularity in basketball in making him a household "Name" throughout the "World"! All of Michael Jordan's gesturings were designed to making him a "Billionaire" in the Athletic Shoe and Apparel Industry and for that, he purposely stayed away from "Controversial Rhetoric" that would adversely effect his "Brand"!
Most Underrated actor
When he said you “you understand” I heard the wire all day
When he was eating KFC in prison on The Wire. 🤣🤣 Classic
Jemele asked very good questions. I felt the same way after I saw the last dance. I respect Jordan as the GOAT but didn’t like how He treated his teammates.And I know He don’t care 😂
This is the man chi town stand up.
Wow ....... That"s my man !!!! " Attitude, Reflects leadership ."
I’m the opposite. Living in Chicago I have never been a Jordan fan, The Last Dance made me like him a little bit. He is who he is and makes no apology for it. He could have easily pretended to be something he wasn’t, but he didn’t, he actually doubled down. I respect that!
I hit the winning game shot on Michael Jordan at Salem Willows in Salem Mass in the 90s Jadakiss wrote a song called why on kiss of death
This man’s smile is underrated 😍
The same way people say MJ is the greatest ever by a mile, Lebron is a better Man and teammate by 2 miles. The Last Dance proved that.
Wood Harris is a real one.
People who didnt see MJ as MJ is, are guilty of wearing rose colored glasses. He fought and he fought hard. He pushed his team to be better every practice, every possession. Scottie has never been sold short. Scottie was a great player whose contributions are unmatched. But the fact remains he was #2 on arguably the greatest team assembled....and yet he's not happy with that
Nobody’s ever said Scottie wasn’t number 2. Even Scottie says he’s 2 to Jordan. The problem was Jordan never respected him as a man and although he’ll give Pip backhanded compliments it’s always passive aggressive and dismissive. Scottie wasn’t just any 2nd option. He’s the greatest second option and it’s not even close. Kobe was the next best 2nd option and was ultimately the greater talent but even his time with Shaq wasn’t equal to what Scottie did from 89 to 98.
Proud to say I never bought a pair of Jordans....Bad Boys for life!!!
hal 2814 Because you never could afford it LOL
@@christiansoldier77 yeah ok kid
This doesn’t make you look loyal, lol probably couldn’t afford it.
..most folks that bought or stole Jordan's shoes couldn't afford them. They couldn't afford to pay the overwhelming price and and most of them couldn't afford to skip school or miss work to stand in those lines. 😂😅😂😅
@@christiansoldier77most people wearing Jordan’s can’t afford them either what’s your point. Why should anybody be ashamed they were born into a poor situation? Your a goofy.
Oh great!!!!
Your back on the scene
LOVE IT!!!!
Jamelle! I miss you!!
Where Avon at
Aww.. Jemele got freckles 😍
Micheal Jordan did care about what people thought about him. Trust and believe.
Only as it affected his money.
He really does, He fell out with Barkley saying he wasn't a good gm
And brah a hell of an actor would like to see him more now today, if they don't recognize him in hollywood I know the hood do.
Jemele is so beautiful in her own space without people throwing off her vibes. She has always been a great journalist. But love her person much more. Hill and Champion are not given enough credit for being the sexy nubian queens of sports period.
Ok, ..., I heard you on the Dan Lebatard show and I just discovered your channel. I love the content and now will have to go back a watch all your older content (even though I know you rep hard for State- Go Blue)!
Great interview 🔥
We love people for how they perform for us rather it's acting ,raping ,singing, or ball player as we should . We should not be in their personal life and caring about them the way that we do.
Exactly!
To a certain extent. Not everything falls under privacy though. Criminal behavior for instance, is public information.
Great interview in it’s entirety!!THIS is how you answer Tupac questions in 2021.
Wood is a phenomenal actor
I know Wood and let me tell you he is 100% real at all times but he is also 100% professional. I rock with Jamele big time, keep your platform poppin!!!!
The fact mj said he wasn't trying to become a role model for kids was like sometimes you have to because these black boys don't have a father or even an uncle to take them out to games etc etc so the only hero they know are now on television..they want to become them
Wood Harris thinks that those two kids are the only ones who wanted Jordan's autotgraph??? Jordan probably had 500 people a day trying to get his autograph Thats why he never signed them
I get that, but Common was the "ball boy" at the Bulls' arena.
So not kool!!
@@qwammienewsome1357 Yeah a ball boy try to make money off of MJ's autograph lol Stop with this nonsense
@@christiansoldier77 Everybody else was making money off him, what's your point??. It's one thing to say "I don't do autographs", it's another thing to be an azzhole about it. When you're famous, kids look up to you. He got rich off a lot of those kids parents buying his Air Jordans, the least he could do is sign an autograph for those kids every now and again.
@@williepurdom9253 First of all kids shouldnt be asking for autographs. Its stupid. WHat are you going to do with it? Little should look up to their parents not athletes
@@christiansoldier77 well who was cooler your dad or Michael Jordan ?
They crapped on Pippen.. The Last Dance was all about Jordan, not the Bulls.
Woods take as Jimmy Hendrix was pitch perfect.
Woody Harris looks like Idris Elba in this video.
Being a chicagoan, I like mj more lol. We all knew the aura, the hype, the experience!! He's still a human and may not always be in the mood for publicity. In my head, it's two people that get my ultimate respect and that's Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan.
You still say that about Michael Jackson after all the allegations about him with kids?? They’ve been around for 30 years!
Next day air👍🏾
Now that’s my movie
Solid interview.
It really shouldn’t come as a surprise though because Michael Jordan purposely makes his shoes in limited quantities so that only a few people can get them. He’s always been about himself.
Sounds like Nintendo.
If he was about himself...and that was his intention. Why not just make unlimited pairs and make himself forever money since they would sell out as well. That doesn't make sense
@@williesheppard2421 Scarcity is a marketing tactic. People don't pay a high price or stand in line overnight for something that is easily and always available.
man....Chamillionaire let the world know about Mike YEARS ago....and the people chose to clown him for it
Because he a clown
Sweafogawd I've always crushed on this dude🥰😍
Good interview.
Bernie mac was in Mo money as the security guard at the club was his first movie.
Always had a great deal of respect for Jordan's game but wasn't a fan of the man. The man could never diminish his gameplay and the gameplay will never make up for the man. With no fans, there is no NBA. The money generated to make him the wealthy man he is came from fans. There is no Jordan without people digging his style. Not everyone with game makes it. Jordan didn't appreciate that point. Jordan was an entertainer just like actors and singers. Without the people, nobody is there to watch.
Always dug Wood Harris' game too. Have more respect for the man too.
My Fave Actor Aside From Denzel Washington
You always got me makin deliveries
He's an accomplished actor.A lot of good roles.loved ' next day air 💯✔️👍
One of my favorite actors since above the rim💪🏾
I heard so many stories Michael ain't mess wit black people
Jemele Hill is so damn fine to me. Lawd 😍
Wood Harris speaks the truth about Michael Jordan (an "asshole"). The actor always spits the truth!
Wood is a real one!! I too will always love Mike, just don't like his ways sometimes!!
Amen 💯
I did as well. Social Media made me not like a lot of celebrities.
Above the Rim is A CLASSIC! You see that son..IM A SOLDIER! Wood got to learn who MJ the jock was. I need to stop typing so I can keep up. This conversation is interesting. Black Girl Freckles ;)
Two legends
My westside brother wood harris❤
Great interview. "Above the rim" was 2Pac's 3rd movie. "Poetic Justice" was his 2nd. In regards to "The Last Dance" I couldn't watch the any more after the 1st 2 eps because Jordan's attitude was so nasty.
Did people really think that MJ was a saint in all aspects of life? The real hoopers know what it is with players that go above and beyond especially on the court. If a kid came to MJ himself and MJ said "sign it yourself", that's goin' overboard. Other men asking for autographs ain't the same thing even when doing it for a kid. I can imagine the amount of men that went about autographs in an annoying way or with evil intentions.
I never understood or cared about the autograph thing. And my sons (little kids) don't care about it either.
It was 2Pac's 3rd movie.
I'm shocked how anybody from Chicago didn't known these common Jordan things lol. I'm the great jerk I am because of MJ. I owe him everything 😂
Jordan always spoke so professional. When i saw last dance i was like Jordan country as fuck. Never knew that 🤣
Dude he’s from Wilmington NC
I thought his role as jimmy Hendrix was his best performance
I never really looked at Jemele like that, but man, those freckles tho! 😍🤩❤
Homegirl is pretty. #NaturalBeauty
I'm with you and her skin is glowing like she carrying life definitely a natural beauty she is a GEM !!
@@davidpouncy8471 yep... real talk!
Those freckles and eyes are mesmerizing!!!
Dude starting to look like Danny Glover. If they do another Lethal Weapon you got the role. 😂😂😂
If bro had no grey u wouldn't believe he's in his 50s
Ace boogie what up baby 😝😝😝😂😂
Wood's very underrated as an actor
This is a great show! Where can I get full episodes?
Or is this just the way they are released in segments?
Some of the many reasons why this man's brand has never been welcomed in my home. I'm 36, and even as a child, I was never mystified by him. He is respected for his craft. I'll never celebrate him as a Black man.
Wood all the best in the future 2021 and beyond
Love his game, hate the person they are. Without basketball…..he’s nothing, unless he would have developed into something else. I mean when you have millions of ppl saying you’re the best etc… you will probably become arrogant etc.