Fans are buzzing about a revived video showing a young Katie Ledecky playing peekaboo with NBA superstar Michael Jordan.
After securing her ninth Olympic gold medal in Paris on Saturday, followers revisited the charming moment of Jordan joking with a young Ledecky in what looks like a luxury box at an event.
As Jordan sat behind the swimmer, he humorously covered her eyes with his hands before pulling them away. Ledecky, however, seemed unbothered by his playful antics and continued munching on her snacks.
Eventually, Ledecky broke into a smile and glanced at the person next to her, prompting Jordan to give her a quick tickle before letting her enjoy her popcorn peacefully.
Ledecky had shared this clip on X (formerly Twitter) back in April 2020, coinciding with the surge of interest in Jordan’s docuseries The Last Dance during the pandemic.
A video of Michael Jordan and a young Katie Ledecky has resurfaced amid the Paris Olympics.
The docuseries showcased Jordan’s remarkable journey leading up to his final season with the Chicago Bulls after achieving six NBA championships.
Ledecky commented, ‘Getting my popcorn ready for tonight’s episodes of #TheLastDance. I can tell you something about Michael Jordan: he’s a fierce peek-a-boo player, but he didn’t have a chance against my popcorn.’
The clip has gained popularity again due to Ledecky’s outstanding performances in France.
‘Girl, you were so calm! Nothing he did disruptive your focus. A champion at such an early age,’ remarked one viewer.
‘A GOAT and a future GOAT,’ another added. ‘The wonders of fate.’
The clip shows Jordan playing peekaboo with a young Ledecky in a luxury box at an event.
Fans raved over the previous interaction between them after Ledecky’s ninth gold finish.
Aside from his six NBA championships, Jordan won two Olympic gold medals for Team USA.
One user commented: ‘One GOAT to a future GOAT!’
So far, Ledecky has claimed gold in the 1500m and 800m freestyle events, silver in the 4×200 freestyle relay, and bronze in the 400m freestyle.
The accomplished swimmer now boasts a total of 14 Olympic medals across four Olympic Games.
In addition to his NBA legacy, Jordan holds two Olympic gold medals with Team USA.
