They believed they could fly.
And, against all circumstances (in the form of big and scary aliens), they did just that; soaring into the air, rising above the competition and saving mankind from a lifetime of enslavement.
We speak, of course, about the cast of Space Jam, who were introduced to the world way back in 1996, but who"s influence is still felt today.
What has become of Michael Jordan? Marvin the Martian? Bill Murray?
Let"s catch up with the beloved characters from Space Jam, shall we?
1. Michael Jordan, Then
The best basketball player on Earth, the holder of three NBA titles and the man most responsible for rescuing mankind from potential abyss.
2. Michael Jordan, Now
A partial owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a professional basketball team, and someone who plays A LOT of golf.
3. Bill Murray, Then
Played a version of himself that was sort of spacy and goofy and yet oddly self-confident. Made us laugh a lot.
4. Bill Murray, Now
The Cubs just won the World Series. We’re guessing he’s very drunk somewhere. Still.
5. Wayne Knight, Then
He was basically his character of Newman from Seinfeld, just on a basketball court. Or on a bench next to a basketball court, really.
6. Wayne Knight, Now
Had a voiceover role in Toy Story 2 and Kung Fu Panda 3. Also starred for awhile on some show called The Exes.