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Barkley, Magic, Dr J, D Wade, Old School, My Faves Commercial

January 12th, 2009 | by Ethan Jaynes |

Barkley, Magic, Dr J, D Wade, Old School, My Faves Commercial. I think this might be my favorite “My Faves” T-Mobile commercials. Dr J, Magic Johnson, and Charles Barkley are featured in a new video game called “Old School“. You get to play the old school players when they’re old. :-)

Dr J looks like he could still get out there and play, but the skin tight leotard is not too flattering for Chucky and Magic. Speaking of the Chuckster, with all of his recent problems, do you think this is the last T-Mobile commercial he will ever do? It is possible.

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    1. 119 Responses to “Barkley, Magic, Dr J, D Wade, Old School, My Faves Commercial”

    2. By Laboy on Apr 19, 2009 | Reply

      who is the guy walking across in the walker that says, “hang up the phone Barkley!”

    3. By Buddy on Apr 20, 2009 | Reply

      I was going to say Red Auerbach but he died 2 years ago!!!

    4. By Malcolm on Apr 20, 2009 | Reply

      Me and my wife is thinking that the old man in the walker is Phil Jackson

    5. By barbara on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

      who is the man with the walker?

    6. By Laboy on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

      it not aurbach he is dead, and its definitely not Phil Jackson

    7. By Chuck on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

      You must be kidding if you think that is Phil Jackson… do you watch the NBA?

    8. By reddogg on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

      I’m thinkin commissioner David Stern

    9. By PAULA TURKSON on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

      WHO IS THE OLD MAN IN THE COMMERAL WITH CHARLES BARKLEY MAGIC AND DR J

    10. By Andrew on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

      Bob Cousy???

    11. By derek on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

      is this gunna be a real game or what

    12. By derek on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

      does anybody know cause id buy it

    13. By derek on Apr 21, 2009 | Reply

      real or fake i cant find it anywere on the web

    14. By marisa on Apr 22, 2009 | Reply

      we’re wondering if it’s suppossed to be Frank Layden

    15. By Michael on Apr 22, 2009 | Reply

      I think it is David Stern NBA Commissioner

    16. By ro on Apr 22, 2009 | Reply

      Definitely not phil is 6 foot 9 and not using a walker.

    17. By JP on Apr 23, 2009 | Reply

      Love the commercial. I think the old guy in the walker is Phil Jackson. Anybody know who it is?

    18. By Josh on Apr 23, 2009 | Reply

      It is probably Bob Cousy but some people argue that it’s Frank Layden which would make no sense cuz Frank Layden never played, he coached.

    19. By Roy on Apr 26, 2009 | Reply

      I think it’s John Wooden. He is currently using a walker…and check out the big ears…

    20. By mavsfan4life on Apr 26, 2009 | Reply

      My husband thinks that it is Phil Jackson due to his hip replacement and they are playing on that. I am not so sure.

    21. By steverino on Apr 27, 2009 | Reply

      My guess is seventy-nine year old Bob Cousy. He is about that size, grey hair with glasses and the ears match.

    22. By Knewt on Apr 27, 2009 | Reply

      It’s Bill Walton

    23. By Kevin Oldman on Apr 27, 2009 | Reply

      I think the guy in the walker was meant to be John Wooden, although I doubt he would have done it in person. Would have been nice had he also told Barkley “And don’t call me a dinosaur!”

    24. By celticpride on Apr 27, 2009 | Reply

      I’d like to slap all you people for saying Phil Jackson!

    25. By PP34 on Apr 28, 2009 | Reply

      Me too celticpride!

    26. By Schilly on Apr 30, 2009 | Reply

      It is Frank Layden!!! End of discussion. I am 100% sure. Anybody that knows who Frank Layden…definitely knows that it is Frank Layden.

    27. By Ingrid on Apr 30, 2009 | Reply

      Frank Layden is dead. I think it is Jack Ramsey. How can we find out for sure?

    28. By Vandana Trivedi on May 1, 2009 | Reply

      My whole family says that old school guy is Phil Jackson, me and my husband said that’s not him Phil is too tall, even he bends down he is too tall compare to guy in the commercial!! Who is he I am so keen to know… when are we going to find out?

    29. By Jeff Williamson on May 2, 2009 | Reply

      I believe the “old man” is Dolph Schayes.

    30. By Michael on May 3, 2009 | Reply

      Jerry Colangelo

    31. By Shirley on May 3, 2009 | Reply

      Can someone please confirm if this guy on the walker is indeed is Phil Jackson, you will be ending an on going agurment with me and my honey.

      Thanks

    32. By Jon on May 3, 2009 | Reply

      Phil Jackson is in his young 60s, stately looking, tall and ON TV ALL THE TIME DURING THE PLAYOFFS. How in the everloving world could you think that guy is Phil Jackson? Geez, folks, read the comments above, watch a Lakers game and see the guy on the sidelines stalking back and forth and stop making stupid comments like “It’s Phil Jackson.” It’s more likely it’s your grandpa or even your mom than Phil Jackson so, seriously, stop.

    33. By Dick of the NW on May 3, 2009 | Reply

      Frank Layden is alive and well. Who is the old guy? Come’on folks where is the brain power? Who is it?

    34. By Cheryl on May 3, 2009 | Reply

      Maybe Frank Layden, he is not dead, I see him at Jazz games - (not with a headband). Can’t someone tell us for sure??

    35. By Terri on May 3, 2009 | Reply

      I think it’s John Woodin.

    36. By earnest6 on May 4, 2009 | Reply

      it’s Phil Jackson, it’s a commerical guys, old school remember, phil jackson for sure

    37. By Bill on May 4, 2009 | Reply

      Could the old guy be Dave Cowan?

    38. By meech on May 4, 2009 | Reply

      Its Jerry Colangelo

    39. By Phil jackson on May 4, 2009 | Reply

      It’s me guys I’m 100 percent positive. If it’s not me though, it’s probably Moses Malone.

    40. By disbelief on May 5, 2009 | Reply

      I don’t know whether to laugh or cry after reading these comments about Phil Jackson.
      Maybe it’s Santa Claus

    41. By Mister Zero on May 5, 2009 | Reply

      It’s Joey Buttafuoco

    42. By not phil jackson on May 5, 2009 | Reply

      If one more person says this is Phil Jackson I am going to kill a kitten. Seriously anyone who thinks this is Phil Jackson or thinks this is someone trying to impersonate an old Phil Jackson is an idiot and shouldn’t be allowed on the internet.

    43. By tnick on May 5, 2009 | Reply

      I really want to know too who this guy is, for sure TS NOT PHIL JACKSON! STOP IT WITH THAT….frank layden is a good guess and so is Dolph Schayes, so is Cousy…my wife ses no way Schayes cause he was a big man…layden was really fat, so i dont think it’s him…cousy is best bet, is he still alive? cant someone twitter barkley or one of the producers and figure this out?

    44. By tnick on May 5, 2009 | Reply

      and it isnt wooden either, absolutely sure of that…

    45. By Googlemesh on May 5, 2009 | Reply

      It’s Phil Jackson. So what if he’s using a walker? You guys live so close to Hollywood and you’ve never heard of a prop? or makeup?

    46. By Joe Alvarez on May 5, 2009 | Reply

      So who is the guy who is walking by with the walker

    47. By lkd1936 on May 6, 2009 | Reply

      my guess is bob cousy, but how and when do we find out?

    48. By Ethan Jaynes on May 6, 2009 | Reply

      Thanks for all the comments. Remember to check out more vids on the blog. Sweet NBA commercials is one of my specialties.

      If my opinion matters, I think it is nobody. I think it is an actor that is representing old white guy basketball.

      I am white so I can say that :-) Thanks again for the comments.

    49. By c centers on May 6, 2009 | Reply

      I’ve been wondering too because I think its the 1st NBA rookie of the yr from 52-53 Don Meineke. He subs in my golf league sometimes, cant wait to see him to ask.

    50. By Hey Jo on May 6, 2009 | Reply

      I think the guy with the walker in the commercial is John Havlicek.

    51. By knowledgebase on May 6, 2009 | Reply

      No No ….it’s Phil for sure…..kittens

    52. By DA900SMOOVE1 on May 6, 2009 | Reply

      OK YOU FOLKS MUST BE UNDER 3O AND VERY DUMB TO BOOT. PHIL JACKSON THE LAKERS COACH, OR BOB COUSY OR JERRY WEST ITS NOT, THAT GUYS IS 80 SOMETHING AND LIKE 6FT 3-4″ WITH THE WALKER!!.SO PLEASE SOMEBODY OVER 50YRS OLD ENLIGHTEN US WITH A BETTER CHOICE THAT THESE KIDS. I’M 42 AND KNOW ITS BETTER THAN WHATS BEEN POSTED SO FAR.

    53. By meloman23 on May 6, 2009 | Reply

      its def bob cousy good try. the people sayin its phil jackson and the commisioner should definately find a new sport to watch cuase there slow

    54. By leonardo on May 7, 2009 | Reply

      I think you hit it right on. As a matter of fact, I thought that it actually WAS Wooden, not someone playing him. Hmmm.

    55. By GINGER on May 7, 2009 | Reply

      Dolph Schayes or Bob Cousy for sure…..

      I saw that someone said Havlicek, but I don’t think he’s using a walker yet… only 69 yrs old.

      I tried searching to find out for sure, but i can’t find any info.

    56. By GINGER on May 7, 2009 | Reply

      DA900S…..

      It definetly CAN be Bob Cousy, he’s 77 & who cares how tall he was when he was playing….. He’s 77 & using a walker, of course he’s lost a few inches - you can see in the commercial the old man is hunched over.

      To all those saying Phil Jackson, are you just blind? Phil Jackson isn’t even close and it can’t be Jerry West or David Stern. I don’t think it’s John Wooden either.

    57. By John Wooden on May 7, 2009 | Reply

      It’s me. If it’s not me, it’s probably Phil Jackson or Moses Malone.

    58. By abeshear on May 8, 2009 | Reply

      It is Ben Stein.

    59. By Michelle on May 9, 2009 | Reply

      The old guy is Sonny Smith. He coached Charles at Auburn.

    60. By mtbakerstu on May 9, 2009 | Reply

      Cousy!

    61. By rodesend on May 9, 2009 | Reply

      I’m really enjoying all the speculation regarding the guy cruising by on the walker. Bob Cousy and Dave Cowan are good stabs in the dark, but . . . if you listen to the voice, I think you’ll pick up a tinge of Boston street brogue. Of course he’s acting, but my Sam Adams six says it’s Tommy Heinsohn. Game over! :-)

    62. By Brad on May 10, 2009 | Reply

      I’m a Laker fan, I see Phil Jackson all the time. I’m miffed at those above who say you’re stupid if you think it’s Phil Jackson. It looks like his head, doesn’t look like most of the other people mentioned above like John Wooden or Frank Layden. The only reason I don’t think it’s Phil Jackson is because of the height. But you people saying that it can’t be him because of the walker and because he’s hunched over, like has been said, it’s a commercial, it’s acting. They might have found a way to make him look shorter.

    63. By Carl Maloan on May 10, 2009 | Reply

      Its not me, I am black you dufuss. Its Ashton Kutcher dressed up like an old man!!

    64. By Eleanor on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      I am not sure who this old man is….would really like to know….however I think this is the best commercial I have seen and love watching it…..it will never get old in my book…..Somebody please find out who it really is

    65. By The Ish on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      Phil Jackson?? LMAOOOO come on now… i cant believe yall were having serious arguments on whether it was phil jackson or not…or david stern for that matter

    66. By iknow on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      I actually know who it is..He is a friend of mine that lives in Hallandale FL. His name is Stan and he is 79. This commercial was shot a few months ago, but T-Mobile did not release it due to Barkley’s arrest in Miami (during the shooting)for DUI..Stan and his wife have been in over 100 productions over the years and are fun and funny people. He also will be appearing in the new movie Bachelor Party II which was shot in Hollywood FL. It was too funny to read all the speculation of who it was, but this is the real info!!

    67. By Dottie Lewis on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      I Think its Phil Jackson, My Husband think so
      too…..My son-ini-law says it Sonny Smith,
      Barkley’s (old) Coach from Auburn

    68. By Malcolm on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      anyone who thinks its Phil Jackson or David Stern or Red Auerbach has not pais attention to basketball for a long period of time

    69. By Donald Underwood on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      Who Is the guy on the walker?

    70. By Donald Underwood on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      Great commercial!

    71. By Moses Malone on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      Hey carla maloan…pretty sure I was the only Malone ever mentioned in these posts…and everyone knows it wasn’t you. I’m now only 80% sure it as me now…I’m starting to think it is elton john.

    72. By Barb on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      Great commercial - I love it!!! Like everyone else, I’d sure like to know who the old guy cruising on the walker is.

    73. By clint on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      it’s sonny smith, barkley’s old coach at auburn

    74. By Tom on May 11, 2009 | Reply

      It’s either Doc Rivers or Phil Jackson. It’s hard to tell from the angle.

    75. By Mitch Jackson on May 12, 2009 | Reply

      That is DEFINITELY my dad, Phil Jackson. He took off some time in the middle of the season in order to shoot the commercial and they used lots of makeup in order to help him look older. He borrowed the walker from some old lady outside. I am absolutely 100% positive that it is Phil Jackson.

      If it’s not my dad, maybe it’s Manute Bol.

    76. By MAX on May 12, 2009 | Reply

      YO MR. I KNOW!!!

      DOES STAN - HAVE A LAST NAME???

    77. By phillibuck on May 13, 2009 | Reply

      Who is the guy playing Dr J? And who’s playing Magic?

    78. By iknow on May 13, 2009 | Reply

      Yes, Stan has a last name! I do not want to give it out on the internet without his permission though. If you want him for another acting job, I can give him your contact info if you provide it. He talks/sounds exactly the same in real life as he does in the commerical. He worked for the post office in NY before retiring to FL. His wife was a standup comic way back when as well..

      It cracks me up to read all the ideas of who it is..

    79. By dookie balls on May 13, 2009 | Reply

      sonny smith, barkley’s coach at auburn

    80. By Heywood Jablome on May 13, 2009 | Reply

      I believe it’s Hubie Brown

    81. By Michael on May 13, 2009 | Reply

      Cousy

    82. By Anonymous on May 15, 2009 | Reply

      I agree that it is an actor & not an old timer basketball player. Which is just WRONG! They should’ve used an old-timer. All the money these guys make now they owe to them.

    83. By Bubba on May 17, 2009 | Reply

      not phil jackson said, “If one more person says this is Phil Jackson I am going to kill a kitten. Seriously anyone who thinks this is Phil Jackson or thinks this is someone trying to impersonate an old Phil Jackson is an idiot and shouldn’t be allowed on the internet.”

      I’m gonna say it’s Phil Jackson just to get rid of a kitten. And,I agree about restricting access to the internet; we wouldn’t want idiots on it, would we?

    84. By GT on May 17, 2009 | Reply

      The man with the walker DEFINITELY IS Phil Jackson. It’s his hair, his glasses, his nose, his ears, and certainly is his voice (with an exaggerated old man’s cranky voice well acted.) The walker prop is a take-off on his bad hips. Homage to Phil for contributing his obvious acting talent to deliver the punchline in this terrific ad.

    85. By Ethan Jaynes on May 23, 2009 | Reply

      I live in Alabama. I have heard Sonny Smith’s voice plenty of times. I have seen him on local TV. It is not him. It is just a paid actor.

    86. By Nate on May 23, 2009 | Reply

      It’s Frank Layden. You guys can continue your Phil Jackson games and headache-inducing Cousy, Cowen, basically every tall guy that played in the 60s-70s, if you wish. Thank me later—better yet thank the board who told me this later.

    87. By TomM on May 23, 2009 | Reply

      It’s NOT Phil Jackson. Haven’t you ever heard him speak? His voice is much deeper than the old guy in the commercial. I wondered if it was one of the old Celtics, but I don’t know for sure who it is…other than it’s not Jackson.

    88. By Rachel072 on May 23, 2009 | Reply

      Is it John Wooden?

    89. By trojanpat on May 23, 2009 | Reply

      It is definitely NOT Phil Jackson, John Wooden or Jerry West. I live in LA and see these guys all the time. It is NOT them. I think the Sonny Smith argument makes the most sense. That’s why Sir Charles hangs up with a sigh when his old coach shows up and says he is taking him to the hole. Get it???

    90. By sammy on May 24, 2009 | Reply

      it’s John McCain !!!

    91. By Oaklain on May 24, 2009 | Reply

      I know it isn’t Phil Jackson, but I am going to agree because I hate kittens a lot. I am pretty sure half the people saying it do not know who Phil Jackson is.

    92. By Phil Jackson on May 26, 2009 | Reply

      It’s me.

    93. By Al Nagurney on May 26, 2009 | Reply

      I believe that the old guy is Pete Carrill, the old Priceton Coach who is currently working as an advisor for Sacramento. I may not have the spelling correct since it has been over 40 years since I played for Carrill at Easton High School.

    94. By Stan on May 26, 2009 | Reply

      It’s not me.
      The walker is a prop. It’s Phil Jackson

    95. By ira on May 26, 2009 | Reply

      its greg popovich

    96. By Elton John on May 26, 2009 | Reply

      It’s me. And I provided my own costume.

    97. By mull on May 26, 2009 | Reply

      you are all so wrong! it’s easy to see it’s Bob Petit, the first NBA player to reach 20,000 points and oh by the way… Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1970); NBA champion (1958); NBA MVP (1956, ‘59); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1955-64); All-NBA second team (1965); Rookie of the Year (1955); One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996).

    98. By Brian on May 27, 2009 | Reply

      It looks like either Yao Ming or Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

    99. By DON on May 27, 2009 | Reply

      I THINK THE GUY IN THE WALKER LOOKS LIKE TOMMY LASORTA

    100. By IbelieveInMagic on May 28, 2009 | Reply

      I believe that the guy is Sonny Smith…or it’s gotta be Frank Layden. No way that it’s Phil Jackson…you sillies oughta know that…have you seen the size of ol Philly? Crazy peeps…he’s a darn giant in comparison to that guy in the commercial…very good commercial, but I really don’t think that tight outfit is very flattering to Chuckie…hahahahahaha……

    101. By sccforward on May 28, 2009 | Reply

      Not Wooden, that’s not his voice.

    102. By Ralph on May 28, 2009 | Reply

      The old guy is Jerry Colangelo

    103. By old school on May 28, 2009 | Reply

      bachelor party II came out in 2008…try again…why would there be another bachelor party II in less than a year….Stan who??? he would love the attention if he is an actor,as you can see there are all kinds of people interested, it would get him more gigs…personally, I don’t believe you..frank layden is my choice

    104. By Ms. Phil Jackson on May 29, 2009 | Reply

      It is my husband. No doubt!

    105. By ken on May 29, 2009 | Reply

      i think its havlicek

    106. By Court on May 30, 2009 | Reply

      It’s Sonny Smith, Barkley’s old coach from Auburn

    107. By julia on Jun 4, 2009 | Reply

      I think it’s Phil Jackson—how can we find out?

    108. By julia on Jun 4, 2009 | Reply

      looks kinda like Obama’s deceased grandpa

    109. By Chef on Jun 4, 2009 | Reply

      I think you are right- The great Bob Cousy !

    110. By Chef on Jun 4, 2009 | Reply

      Ya’ll are so lame….It has to be the great Bob Cousy- He is the only one that offers that much confidence & game !

    111. By limdog on Jun 4, 2009 | Reply

      Like that guy said, its a paid actor. The voice is too pronounced and distinct to be otherwise. They probably assumed noone would check on it but they have. Not sure if its Jason Stanford White or not. He was the only “stan” listed in the credits. IMDB doesn’t have a picture on him. Also, yes there are 2 Bachelor Party 2 movies and both were in 2008. If it was an NBA player I wouldve guess Dick McGuire though, but it’s not.

    112. By snaxalotl on Jun 6, 2009 | Reply

      stan cohen

    113. By snaxalotl on Jun 6, 2009 | Reply

      and yes, they SHOULD have used an old basketball guy

    114. By Cole on Jun 6, 2009 | Reply

      His name is Stan Cortel, an actor from Ft. Lauderdale Florida (researched Ask.com)

    115. By Arbytadb on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

      The man is Dave Cowens

    116. By Jay Crawford on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

      I want to know who the guy is in the walker,
      Thanks,
      Jay

    117. By KALELALANE on Jun 10, 2009 | Reply

      Hi there sports fan’s , although i’m not sure what sport your a fan of; does’nt appear to be NBA basketball… not Bob Cousy , not Phil Jackson , not Dave Cowens , surprise raw deal or no , yes it’s true it’s your friend and mine, a briallant actor from FLA. ” Stan Cortel ” until we meet again sports fans…

    118. By M in NJ on Jun 11, 2009 | Reply

      Megan Fox. Definitely.

    119. By iknow on Jun 15, 2009 | Reply

      Yes it is Stan Cohen aka Stan Cortel..Didn’t I tell you all that on May 11th!!

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