Michael Jordan, the global icon who turned basketball into a worldwide phenomenon with six NBA championships for the Chicago Bulls, is close to adding another title to his name.

But here’s the twist: it’s not on the court, and he’s not lacing up sneakers. Instead, he’s about to score big in NASCAR.

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In 2020, Jordan took his competitive spirit to new heights, teaming up with NASCAR superstar Denny Hamlin to launch 23XI Racing (a nod to Jordan’s No. 23 and Hamlin’s No. 11).

The mission was bold—to bring Jordan’s legendary drive for excellence to the world of motorsports. In 2021, 23XI Racing hit the track with Bubba Wallace in the driver’s seat of the No. 23 Toyota Camry.

They’ve since expanded the team, recruiting Tyler Reddick to take the wheel of the No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE.

Reddick, a two-time Xfinity Series champion, has quickly proven his mettle. In his first year with 23XI, he’s earned his spot in the Championship 4, setting up the potential for Jordan’s first NASCAR championship as a team owner.

The stakes are high—Reddick’s strong regular season led him to the playoffs, where he captured a thrilling win in Miami with a last-lap pass that positions him as a top contender.

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However, this isn’t your typical underdog story. Jordan’s team is also embroiled in a lawsuit against NASCAR over alleged violations of race regulations and team operations.

As the legal battle plays out, the pressure on Reddick’s title run intensifies. Can Jordan’s 23XI Racing navigate the tension, speed past the obstacles, and bring home a NASCAR championship?

For a man who’s conquered countless challenges, this might be his most unexpected victory yet.

All eyes are on Phoenix, a city where Jordan has tasted victory before—back in 1993, he clinched

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an NBA championship there with the Bulls. Now, three decades later, he’s poised for another title in Phoenix, this time from the owner’s box in NASCAR.

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