Like Mike (2002)
from The Childish Grownups Show Hosted by Ash, Mia and Mo
On this episode of The Childish Grownups Show, we rewind back to 2002 to revisit the childhood basketball classic Like Mike. The film follows Calvin Cambridge, a young orphan with big NBA dreams. After discovering an old pair of sneakers once worn by Michael Jordan, Calvin suddenly gains incredible basketball abilities and goes from playing on the orphanage court to competing with professional players in the NBA. On the show, we break down the magic that made this movie so memorable for kids in the early 2000s—from Lil Bow Wow’s performance and the stacked cameos from real NBA stars, to the fantasy of every kid believing they could be the next great basketball player. We also talk about the film’s heart, its humor, and whether Like Mike still holds up as a nostalgic sports movie for the generation that grew up with it. We revisit the key moments, the early-2000s vibe surrounding the film, and the lessons about confidence, friendship, and chasing big dreams. Email: [email protected] IG: Thechildishgrownupsshow
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