Michael Jordan 'Be Like Mike' Gatorade commercial was almost not made due to 'The Jungle Book' music dispute Disney wanted too much money to use the music Before coming up with 'Be Like Mike', the company wanted to use Disney's song I Wan’na Be Like You for the commercial.However, composer Ira Antelis came up with 'Be Like Mike' before Gatorade could finalize their deal with Disney. Michael Jordan Nike ' What If ' Commercial ... Michael Jordan Mia Hamm "Michael vs Mia" Gatorade Commercial by JayMJ23. Gatorade released a new version of its iconic "Be Like Mike" commercial featuring then-Chicago Bull Michael Jordan with a new 2020 twist. Michael Jordan Commercials 305franck; 75 videos; 235,182 views; Last updated on Jun 13, 2014; ... Michael Jordan "Wisdom" Gatorade Commercial by JayMJ23. The ad, which first aired in 1991 , includes a montage of some of the GOAT's most memorable plays along with shots of Jordan happily practicing and drinking Gatorade. 0:36. Michael Jordan's 'Be Like Mike' Gatorade commercial was originally supposed to feature a Disney song. The commercial with the famous jingle still resonates today, but it wasn't even what Gatorade originally planned for the company's first spot with Michael Jordan.