What's it like having the same name as Bulls legend Michael Jordan?

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At some point, every kid has dreamed about being Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

But what if you have the same name as him?

Actor Michael B. Jordan, who stars in the new movie 'Creed,' which comes out Wednesday, chatted with CSN to discuss what it was like as a kid to always be mentioned in the same sentence as MJ. 

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"It is definitely a different feeling. As a kid, I wanted to change my name," he said. "I didn't like it. I was always getting compared to that guy, getting teased, and when you're younger you think it's the end of your world. As you get older, in hindsight, it kind of game me a healthy chip to want to compete, to want to be good at something, to have my own legacy and then embrace it because my dad's name is Michael Jordan as well."

Check out Jordan's full comments, which also touches on his time on Friday Night Lights and a recent trip 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls' on NBC, in the video above.

Also be sure to check out Jordan discussing his upcoming starring role in the new movie 'Creed.'

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