2K17’s Michael B Jordan and Orange Juice meme explained
By Ava Barnes
Michael B Jordan has become the talk of the town on the internet with people looking back at 2K17’s “orange juice” reference which has now become a meme on the internet.
For those who have played NBA’s 2K17, the reference to Michael and orange juice will be known. However, for those who have come across the same on social media, we can imagine how confusing it can be.
Luckily for you, we have got all the details that will help you understand why several people have been talking about the same on the internet.
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Michael B Jordan and Orange Juice meme explained
Recently, people have been sharing photos of Michael alongside orange juice. This reference is to Michael’s character in NBA 2K17’s MyCareer mode.
As per Polygon, Michael’s character is named Justice Young, a young and upcoming athlete who is trying to make it in the industry. He is also the supporting character for you as he continues to share a bond that you have not shared with any other character.
In the game, the two of you are referred to as “orange juice” as fans applaud the work you have done together. In short, it is the chemistry that is shared by the two players.
What did Michael B Jordan say about his character?
Michael was happy to be one of the celebrities whose characters were introduced in the game. Speaking about the same, he said: “I’m humbled at the opportunity to help influence a franchise that I’ve been a passionate fan of since its first release.”
The actor had given his voice to the character while also performing motion-capture to make the entire character more realistic in nature.
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What we know about the game
Senior producer Ben Bishop had opened up more about the game. He said: “When the two of you are locked in, you have the opportunity to utilize dual player controls for the first time ever in MyCareer.”
He continued: “Not only can you tell Justice to do things like cut to the basket, take a shot, or isolate, you can also switch over and control him entirely. This year, we wanted to bring the emphasis back on the court to the game of basketball, and with a much more dynamic and interactive story element.”
