By Ishaan Bhattacharya View the original article to see embedded media. In 2008, noted comedian Will Ferrell starred in an American sports comedy film ‘Semi-Pro’, where he played the role of ‘Jackie Moon’, the owner of ABA team ‘Flint Tropics’. The movie is full of laughs as Jackie Moon tries to make sure his team is not left behind in the ABA and can join the 1976 merger of the league with the NBA. While the film didn’t set the box office alight, it has become a cult classic amongst basketball fans. Ferrell is known in NBA circles for his affinity for the game, with him even participating in …
