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Fans are angry that NBA hall-of-famer Michael Jordan did not arrive at Utah’s McKay Events Center.

Instead a Michael Jordan look-a-like showed up.

Approximately 7500 fans waited and hoped to see a showdown between Jordan and Utah Jazz guard Bryon Russell during the NBA D-League game. However, a Jordan look-a-like stepped onto the court.

Brandt Andersen, who planned the supposed one-on-one competition between the basketball stars, apologized for the hoax:

In every interview I said if Jordan did not show we would have a backup that would be entertaining. I promised it would be worth attending. So as a backup, we hired a Michael Jordan lookalike. It was always in the plan to put him out in the community whether or not MJ showed. We wanted to test the strength and effectiveness of viral media by putting him out in Provo with bodyguards, and some hype. I always assumed it would be uncovered very quickly that it was a hoax. In reality, the lookalike is only 6′1 so it was not hard to disprove.

If you were offended by the stunt I sincerely apologize. Good or bad I hope it got you talking. I hope you were entertained. If not the comments section is below, feel free to blast away.

Again, if you were offended please accept my apologies. Like you I was let down. I wanted MJ to show up. I had substantial hope that he would. As an apology we will honor those tickets from tonight for any other Flash game during the season. If you threw your ticket away call the office and we will take care of you. I’m very sorry we disappointed you.