A recent photo of Kevin Hart chatting with Marcus Jordan turned into instant comedy fuel online, especially after Hart’s longtime friend Spank Horton added a caption that lit up social media. “When u make a joke about Michael Jordan so he send his son to check u,” Horton wrote, turning a simple backstage moment into a running gag about the history between Hart and the basketball legend.
Hart and Michael Jordan have had friendly moments before, but fans never forget the time Hart cracked jokes about MJ during an event.
The moment became so well known that even Marcus joined the fun months later. “It’s true @kevinhart4real is much shorter in real life than on TV,” he joked in a July 2024 post beside a picture of him towering over Hart.
Michael Jordan Reportedly Has Son Marcus Check On Kevin Hart As Viral Photo Stirs Up Old Tensions
The viral photo instantly revived old stories of Hart teasing Michael Jordan, and fans ran wild imagining Marcus as MJ’s “official envoy.” While the exchange was clearly light-hearted, people were quick to play up the idea that the GOAT keeps tabs on the comedian through family.
Michael Jordan has remained one of the most respected athletes ever, and any story involving him gains traction fast. In this case, the photo spread for two reasons. One is the long history of Hart poking fun at Jordan. The other is the idea that even after all these years, MJ is still part of pop culture conversations the moment his name appears.
Whether people believe MJ really sent Marcus to “check” Hart or not, the image did its job. It got fans laughing, created new jokes, and brought Michael Jordan back into another viral moment without him even saying a word.
When Kevin Hart’s Jokes Went Too Far For Michael Jordan
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Sep 26, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Former basketball player Michael Jordan watches during the four-balls on the first day of competition for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Paul Childs-Reuters via Imagn Images
According to Hart, it all started when he spotted Michael Jordan sitting in the front row. “I lock eyes with Mike, he’s in the front row, and I start teasing him,”
Hart said. He went straight for MJ’s outfit, asking, “Man, what age do you get to where it’s okay to wear your pants that high and nobody addresses it?”
He didn’t stop there. At the time, Michael Jordan was sporting his small square mustache, and Hart let another punchline fly. “I was like, ‘What is that? Looks like a thumb print.’ Nobody’s laughing,” Hart admitted. The silence made the moment even sharper.
After the show, Hart tried to greet Michael Jordan like nothing happened. “It gets over and I see him,” Hart said. “I’m like, ‘What up Mike!’ And he shook my hand and squeezed it real hard and he’s like, ‘You have a good day.’” That handshake became legend, with fans treating it like the moment MJ quietly reminded Hart who he was dealing with.
The story grew over the years because it showed two strong personalities in a single awkward exchange. Michael Jordan didn’t blow up, didn’t lecture him, didn’t even crack a smile. He answered with a simple gesture that told Hart everything. And fans still look back at that night as one of the funniest “you went too far” moments in celebrity history.
With the recent photo of Marcus Jordan and Hart spreading again, people can’t help but bring up this old tale. Michael Jordan remains the center of the joke, even without saying a thing.
March 9, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats team owner Michael Jordan looks on as his team plays against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
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Dan has been active in sports since 2016 and has worked behind the scenes as a scriptwriter for basketball, volleyball, and other sports. At a time, Dan has also been working as a sports commentator for CBA Pilipinas. During the pandemic, he has also been actively writing betting articles for CashBet and BetNow.
