Man sues Michael Jordan

Man says he's tired of being mistaken for MJ

A Portland, Ore. man has filed a lawsuit for $832 million, saying he is tired of being mistaken for Michael Jordan, according to KGW-TV.

The television station's Web site says Allen Heckard filed the suit against His Airness and Nike founder Phil Knight on June 29 in county court, claiming to have been mistaken for the basketball legend nearly every day for the past 15 years. And he's tired of it.

"I'm constantly being accused of looking like Michael and it makes it very uncomfortable for me," Heckard reportedly said.

Heckard apparently is suing Jordan for defamation and permanent injury, emotional pain and suffering. He is suing Knight for defamation and permanent injury for promoting Jordan and making him one of the world's most famous athletes.

Heckard, who stands slightly taller than 6 feet, says many people miss the fact that he is roughly six inches shorter than Jordan.

But Heckard bears a physical resemblance to Jordan because he has a shaved head, an earring in his left ear, and is in good physical shape — from playing basketball.

"Even when I go to the gym I'm being accused of playing ball like him (Jordan)," Heckard said.

Wouldn't most people consider that a compliment?

"Yes, don't get me wrong it's definitely a positive thing, because Michael, like I say is one of the best ball players that I've known to play the game. But then again, that's Michael and I'm me. So I want to be recognized as me just like Michael's being recognized as Michael."

The television station apparently caught Heckard wearing blue Air Jordan tennis shoes.

Is Heckard trying to look like Jordan?

No.

"They're very comfortable shoes to play ball in," said Heckard. "I play a lot of basketball and any other shoes I try to play in tend to hurt the bottom of my feet."

What made Heckard decide to file suit against Jordan and Knight for $416 million each?

"Well, you figure with my age and you multiply that times seven and then I turn around and I figure that's what it all boils down to."

wow that sucks..although i dont think this guy will go anywhere...
its not MJ's fault that he looks like him, if he gets tired of it then grow hair or somethin...no need to sue a legend for 800fucking million dollars stupid greedy fuckin bitcg

i sorta see the resemblence. like the skin tone is simliar. his eyes are smaller and MJ has more of a pointy head.

I see the somewhat resembalance, but as Led Zeppelin pointed out, Jordan's head is longer, Jordan has larger eyes, but the amount suing for and reason is absolutely ridiculous.

Some people are fuckin dumb that's all I gotta say.

Look he's wearing a gold ear ring on his left ear just like Micheal in that pic...

He just wants money that's all, I'd never say he's Jordan, if I see him on the street...

rofl i just looked at the pic for a second time and the angle of his picture makes him look like tupac
ok yea anyways he prob dressed like jordan cause he loved him, then get got greedy and he wanted money so he started crying and then went to mommy and now he is sues MJ and the nike guy...he is fucking retarded they would never grant him 800MILLION dollars...what a retard i bet 2 days after their court thing if they are gonna have one this guy will get shot

It's not that the fella is dumb, he just wants the moolah. Okay, maybe he's a little dumb for thinking this is going to work.

It's amusing, but he's not gonna win.

This guy's a genious. I should sue marvel for looking like the incredible hulk. i wish

Jordan should countersue for emotional damage and time wasted by the frivolous lawsuit.

This is humorous to say the least. I believe he is actively trying to look like Jordan and this is just not a coincidence. Besides that, the only thing he has in common with Jordan is he is black, skinny and wears Jordan's gear...why not all black, skinny Jordan brand wearing men sue him too?

He even looks like he's smiling in that pic so he must know he's stupid for doing this. Some emotional pain.

just imagine if he won! Jordan is rich, but i'm not sure hes rich enough to be able to give up 400 million dollars without losing a lot, such as his part ownership of the Bobcats.

If this guy wins the suit, I'll blow everyone on this board twice.

Jesus Christ, I see like 5 people every day who look like Jordan and this retard actually sues someone for looking like them. He said people commented he plays like Jordan, join the damn NBA and make a name for yourself.

is there any other pics of the guy....??
Woundnt be even more funny if the guy is related to M.J. HAHA

id love to look like MJ, you could get people to pay you to autograph stuff with your phony signature

he is totally just seeking attention, looks like it worked
might even get a tv bit sometime

This is really silly. Good luck to him .

This has to be the most ridiculous lawsuit I've heard of for a while. The guy is literally trying to look like Jordan and tries to sue him for 800 mil, and how in the blue hell can he win that? Jordan better win the case

If this guy wins the suit, I'll blow everyone on this board twice.

God I hope the guys loses...

He's surely setting himself up for a monumental disappointment and humiliation. If he thinks being mistaken for Michael Jordan is upsetting, being the guy who got laughed out of court for suing Michael Jordan and Nike for over $800 million just because he bears a resemblence is surely going to cause some "emotional damage". An utter waste of the court's time.

grow some hair or something. problem Tomko'd.

Has to be the stupidest thing ive ever heard. What a douchebag.

but if he does win, he'll be on the richest people list in Forbes, and his reason for being rich will be: Sueing Michael Jordan.

No way he is going to win, Michael Jordan should sue him instead and say he gets accused of being Heckard every day.