Joseph Sikora’s McDonald’s Commercial with Michael Jordan
Before Power Book IV: Force, Joseph Sikora appeared in a McDonald’s commercial with Michael Jordan in 1989 — a childhood moment he still remembers fondly.
Joseph Sikora once starred in a McDonald’s commercial alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan. Courtesy of Starz
Before Power Book IV: Force, There Was a McDonald’s Set and the GOAT
Joseph Sikora was a Chicago kid who stood under bright production lights next to the greatest basketball player of all time — Michael Jordan. In the late 1980s, Sikora was chosen to appear in a McDonald’s television commercial featuring the Chicago Bulls’ superstar. Despite Jordan’s legendary ad catalog, which provides for his iconic Nike campaigns and 1993’s ‘The Showdown’ spot with Larry Bird, this specific commercial is an overlooked piece of sports and entertainment trivia.
A McDonald’s Commercial That Basketball Fans Forgot
It is believed the advertisement was shot and aired during the peak of Jordan’s rise to global fame around 1989. Although it wasn’t the flashiest Michael Jordan commercial, nor does it often resurface in nostalgic advertising reels, it was a crucial experience for a young actor trying to establish himself. Sikora portrayed a child communicating with Jordan at a McDonald’s – a straightforward scenario, but with immense prestige. Growing up in Chicago, starring alongside the city’s most beloved athlete was a childhood dream that will never be forgotten.
Sikora Reflects on His Brush with Basketball Royalty
Sikora has discussed the excitement and awe he felt while filming with Jordan in multiple interviews, particularly with sneaker and entertainment outlets. Even after decades, the memory has not faded. He describes how strange it was to witness the NBA legend up close — not as a figure on a trading card or TV screen, but as an accomplice in a scene.
Sikora has joked that, as a child, he didn’t grasp the magnitude of the moment, but he now realizes he was witnessing history from a front-row seat. The early experience gave him his first glimpse into professional acting, including long hours, multiple takes, and learning to maintain his composure while performing alongside a superstar.
Social Media Has Revived the Memory
Sikora’s childhood commercial story has been featured in short clips online in recent years. Those who only know him as Tommy Egan may be surprised to learn that he had the opportunity to share screen time with Michael Jordan before many of his co-stars were even born. The revival of retro NBA culture, particularly anything involving Jordan, has only heightened the fascination. This Hollywood moment is perfect because it blends sports fandom and entertainment nostalgia into one viral moment.
From McDonald’s Run to TV Antihero
Since those early acting gigs, Sikora’s career has gone through a significant transformation. His work across the Power franchise has cemented him as a standout TV figure: charismatic, volatile, and impossible to ignore.
That McDonald’s commercial is still a charming origin story: a moment where two Chicago icons unknowingly crossed paths before either fully comprehended their cultural impact. Sikora’s gritty edge and on-screen dominance are being celebrated by fans today. Despite his persona, he was once a boy who delivered lines in a fast-food ad while Michael Jordan watched. A humorous reminder that greatness can start with chicken nuggets and a childhood dream.
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