…not really. The whole thing was a hoax by Flash owner Brandt Andersen. The much touted match between Bryon Russell and Michael Jordan never came to be. Instead fans watched a skit with Russell and a Michael Jordan impostor. Needless to say, the fans were not amused. You can read more about the hoax HERE, HERE and HERE.

A Michael Jordan impostor played by Melvin Brown of Lansing, Michigan makes his way into the arena during half-time of the Utah Flash basketball game at the McKay Events Center on the Utah Valley University campus Monday December 7, 2009. Standing on either side of Brown are body guards Pate Tuilevuka, right, and Laauli Fonoti.

Michael Jordan impostor played by Melvin Brown of Lansing, Michigan.

Michael Jordan impostor Melvin Brown talks with Bryon Russell after acting in their skit.