As a child, Jaden Ivey watched YouTube highlights of Michael Jordan, his favorite basketball player, before every one of his games.
The Hall of Fame guard and former rival of the Pistons starred in several Gatorade commercials during his prime in the 1990s.
Now, the explosive young guard is closer to following in his idol's footsteps.
Gatorade has signed Ivey to an endorsement deal ahead of his rookie season with the Pistons, the company announced Wednesday morning.
“It’s surreal to be signing with a brand as iconic as Gatorade because I’ve looked up to Michael Jordan my whole life," Ivey said in a statement.