Friday, March 18, 2005
Need Your Help: Coca-Cola Basketball Ad
OK... Coke is running a new ad with a street basketball game and an older guy with a bag of groceries. The guy looks familiar as hell, but I simply cannot place the face. Any hoops fans out there that can help would be appreciated.
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YES _ PLEASE SOMEONE TELL US WHO THE FELLOW IS!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: APZ at Mar 19, 2005 7:38:50 PM
james worthy is the basketball grocery man
Posted by: chas at Mar 20, 2005 5:32:06 PM
It's driving me nuts also...but he is definitely not "big game james"worthy...
Posted by: Sharrej at Mar 22, 2005 4:40:02 PM
I read where someone thought it was Nigel Manual who use to play for UCLA in the 70's.
I thought it looked like gus williams who use to play for the seattle supersonics.
Posted by: monty martin at Mar 24, 2005 7:44:54 PM
The player is Milwaukee Bucks Coach Terry Porter.
Posted by: Bob Dustin at Mar 24, 2005 8:41:56 PM
**NOT one the fifty gretest NBA players of all time, James Worthy...
Posted by: scott o at Mar 24, 2005 9:37:01 PM
Sharrej's post is the best guess.
Nigel Miguel played for UCLA from 81 - 85 and was Pac 10 2nd team, defensive player of the year in 85. Now he is an actor that has been in "White Men Can't Jump" and other movies, and has been a basketball consultants on other projects.
check this link for other films he has been in.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0586070/
Posted by: Bagwell at Mar 24, 2005 10:57:55 PM
i wrote Coca-cola about this here's what they had to say Thank you for contacting The Coca-Cola Company, Mr. . We appreciate your interest in our advertising.
Contractual agreements with our ad agencies and the talent prohibit the release of an actor's identity without their prior consent. Unfortunately, consent has not been granted for this particular ad. We apologize that we cannot respond in a more positive way.
It was a pleasure hearing from you. If you have any additional comments or questions about our advertising, please feel free to contact us again. Best wishes!
Jennifer
Industry and Consumer Affairs
Posted by: Key at Mar 25, 2005 2:07:51 AM
it's not terry porter. see this link for a pic of terry porter. looks nothing like the coke ad guy. http://www.nba.com/playerfile/terry_porter/
Posted by: courtney at Mar 25, 2005 3:54:33 PM
It's obviously Michael Jordan fools!
Posted by: Geoff at Mar 25, 2005 7:59:54 PM
u guys are like so wrong it is not james worth or the millwakee buck coach or micheal jordon
Posted by: emily drinan at Mar 25, 2005 8:03:50 PM
Who's Michael Jordon?
Posted by: Geoff at Mar 25, 2005 8:45:32 PM
Looks a little like Nate Archibald - about the right height, anyway. Either Tiny or Ernie DeGregario.
Posted by: Larry Bird at Mar 26, 2005 12:07:53 AM
The guy's name is Nigel Miguel. He played at UCLA in the 80s. You don't want to believe it's him because you recognize the guy,but you've never heard of Nigel Miguel. But it's because he probably found more fame for his small roles in movies like White Men Can't Jump (on the 2v2 team they play in the finals) and The Air Up There (the older brother who plays in the final game). It's definately him though
Posted by: Mark at Mar 26, 2005 5:14:46 PM
It is the infamous Clyde "The Glide" Drexler.
Posted by: Aaron at Mar 26, 2005 7:35:39 PM
it's michael cooper, come on guys
Posted by: Jason at Mar 27, 2005 12:11:33 PM
Actually, according to an official annonymous source, its StreetBall Legends great Wayne "The Pain" Miller. He played at the height of his game from 81' to 86'. Originally from Rockford, Illinois.
Posted by: Jon at Mar 27, 2005 6:08:43 PM
You morons!! It is White Chocalate from Rucker!!
Posted by: Bhavin at Mar 27, 2005 6:09:48 PM
Yeah, I remember seeing "The Pain" play on the street courts in Rockford. Him and "slick" Sammy Smithfield use to have some great battles. The last I heard Miller was working for the coca-cola company in human resources. It's great to see coke pay tribute to a streetball legend.
Posted by: Billy Rudiger at Mar 27, 2005 6:34:35 PM
its gus johnson ex nba player
Posted by: hoss at Mar 27, 2005 10:32:49 PM
It's Jerry West on that basketball commercial. I'd bet my IQ on it.
Posted by: egnorant at Mar 28, 2005 2:48:13 PM
Coke is messing with everyone!! I think he's a school-yard legend, made up by Coke just to get you thinking and talking about it! Who is the "boogatta"? (Note the end of the commercial)
Posted by: MP at Mar 29, 2005 9:12:36 PM
Topline Urbanworks producers: Nigel Miguel etc
(picture)
http://www.huimusic.com/news/aug/poi2.htm
A link announcing that Nigel Miguel was named president of TopLine Urbanworks
http://www.wnem.com/Global/story.asp?S=2219504
Looks like it might be the guy...
Posted by: MikeB at Mar 30, 2005 12:24:39 AM
Porter works has a vested interest in COKE. It's him in the commercial.
ARBOR PRIVATE INVESTMENT COMPANY ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF NORTHERN NECK COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., INC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17, 2001
Arbor Private Investment Company announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Montross, Virginia-based Northern Neck Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. from Arthur E. Carver III. Arbor’s partners in the acquisition are National Basketball Association veteran, Terry Porter, and former Coca-Cola North America executive, John T. Adams. Terms of the sale were withheld.
The Carver family has owned and operated Northern Neck Coca-Cola Bottling Co. since 1921. Northern Neck Coca-Cola Bottling Co. services one of the country’s most historic areas. Northern Neck, as its known, is the peninsula of Eastern Virginia bordered by the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Northern Neck was the birthplace of Presidents, George Washington and James Monroe, and the home to Alexander Graham Bell and Robert E. Lee. Today, Northern Neck boasts tourist attractions, such as Colonial Beach, Westmoreland State Park, and Dahlgren U.S. Naval Base.
"We are honored to be allowed to join the Coca-Cola family," said Gregory J. Purcell, Arbor’s Managing Partner, "We are looking forward to building a long and lasting relationship with the Coca-Cola Company as well as having the opportunity to market the number one soft drink brand in the world."
Chicago, Illinois-based Arbor Private Investment Company is one of the only private equity firms in North America that concentrates exclusively on the food and beverage industries. Arbor has a successful track record of investing in leading suppliers and distributors to some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands.
Mr. Porter is a 16 year NBA veteran and two-time All Star who is currently playing with the San Antonio Spurs. Mr. Porter is a past recipient of the NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award selected annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association for outstanding community service. Mr. Porter is also an inductee in the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame, an organization that has deep ties to the Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners.
Mr. Adams is a 33 year veteran of the Coca-Cola bottling system. His career includes working with the United Bottling Group for a decade and 23 years with the Coca-Cola Company working directly with bottlers on all phases of their businesses.
"We are delighted about partnering with individuals the caliber of Terry and John", said Joseph P. Campolo, Arbor Partner. "Terry has been a pillar of the community in each city he has played, and John brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience."
Posted by: hoovis at Apr 1, 2005 1:17:56 AM
the guy in the coke ad is nigel miguel. i just talked to him. we worked together on white men and blue chips. he's producing movies now. and may be producing my script "94 Feet" the story of one college game.
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Posted by: rob ryder at Apr 1, 2005 2:48:43 PM
