Was Jackie Moon a real person?

The soundtrack for the film was released on February 26, 2008 and featured songs by LaBelle, WAR, Curtis Mayfield, Will Ferrell, among others. "Love Me Sexy" is sung by the fictional Jackie Moon (played by Will Ferrell).

Is the movie Semi-Pro based on a true story?

“Semi-Pro” is the comedic story of the Flint Tropics, a fictitious ABA team that didnt quite make it. The Tropics bear similarities to some of the defunct teams of the ABA–the Kentucky Colonels, the Anaheim Amigos and the Spirits of St. Louis.

Who was Jackie Moon based on?

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Did Jackie Moon have a wife?

The theatrical version completely drops the fact that Jackie even has a wife. Because of this extensions the use of the term "unrated version" is kind of justified, also here and there we see more nudity than we did in theaters.

Was the Flint Tropics a real team?

They weren't called the Tropics, but there really was a "Semi-Pro" basketball team in Flint in the 1970s. The Flint Pros played in the Continental Basketball Association during the 1972-73 season and for a few games of the 1973-74 campaign before declining attendance forced them out of business.

Was the ABA Real?

The ABA ceased to exist with the American Basketball Association–National Basketball Association merger in 1976, leading to four ABA teams joining the National Basketball Association and to the introduction of the 3-point shot in the NBA in 1979.

Who plays Jackie's wife?

Patti LaBelle as Mrs. Moon – Appeared in Jackie's dream to invent the alley-oop. Tim Meadows as Cornelius Banks – A friend of Jackie's who thinks he plays for the Tropics. Jason Sudeikis as Nacho Fan – One of the few Tropics' season ticket holders.

Who invented the alley oop?

It was invented by a couple of college students at Oklahoma Baptist University. Others say that David Thompson and his teammates Monte Tow and Tim Stoddard at North Carolina State University (Thompson had a 44-inch vertical and certainly popularized the attack for college athletes).

Who was Kyle in Semi-Pro?

Semi-Pro (2008) - Rob Corddry as Kyle - IMDb.

Did Will Ferrell hit a girl with a basketball?

Will Ferrell Hits Cheerleader in Face with Basketball at Pelicans Game for Movie. Fans who attended Wednesday's game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers got a special treat at halftime.

Who played black Semi-Pro?

Clarence "Coffee Black" Withers (Andre Benjamin, aka rapper Andre 3000): A flashy, me-first talent whose Afro is only slightly bigger than his ego. The Tropics' best scorer clashes with team leaders when Monix tries to make him a team player.

Do ABA players get paid?

Salaries. The ABA imposes a salary cap of $120,000 and players are often paid $30-$50 per game. Some teams, like the Richmond Elite, pay their players more - offering them as much as $300 per game. There has been some criticism hovering around the fact that most players are not paid salaries for playing a game.

What 4 ABA teams joined the NBA?

On August 5, 1976, the National Basketball Association (NBA) merges with its rival, the American Basketball Association (ABA), and takes on the ABA's four most successful franchises: the Denver Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers, the New York (later Brooklyn) Nets and the San Antonio Spurs.

Where are the Flint Tropics from?

Flint, Michigan is getting a new OHL team next season. Earlier in the year there was speculation the team might be named for a fictional basketball team called the Flint Tropics from a Will Ferrell movie.

How many years did the ABA exist?

Formed in 1967 and lasting until 1976, the ABA played a flashy, distinct brand of basketball, one far different from the traditional product the NBA was playing at the same time.

Why did the ABA merge with NBA?

Faster pace of play. The ABA had a far faster pace than the NBA, and this carried over into the NBA after the merger; today's NBA game is largely derived from the ABA.

How did the ABA differ from the NBA?

The main difference between NBA and ABA is the number of teams and the sportsmen that participate in the events organised by the respective associations. There are 30 teams and professional players included in the NBA. On the other hand, there are more than 60 teams and college players I clouded in the ABA.

What number is Jackie Moon?

Jackie Moon is a basketball player in Flint Tropics. His jersey number is #33.

Did Flint Michigan ever have a basketball team?

The Flint Fuze were a professional basketball team located in Flint, Michigan, United States, in 2001. They were a part of the Continental Basketball Association and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena.

What year did Semi-Pro take place?

It's 1976 in Flint, Michigan.