Michael Jordan must be on cloud nine at the moment. For the last few weeks, the Chicago Bulls icon’s focus has completely been on his NASCAR team, which was under huge trouble. MJ recently hit the headlines for a massive financial achievement. However, what the fans didn’t know was the financial threat that Jordan was facing on the other side. Co-owner of MJ’s 23XI racing Denny Hamlin spoke about the risk involved in the business ahead of the race to playoffs. Anyhow, 23XI need not worry anymore as their 29-year-old came up clutch at the right time.
In a video showing the aftermath of the race, the 6x NBA champion along with his wife had big smiles on his face. In addition, the NBA legend had some high praise for his driver.?
Michael Jordan is all smiles after the edge-of-the-seat thriller
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The race to the NASCAR postseason was nothing but a do-or-die situation for several racers. 23XI’s Bubba Wallace was one of them. Keeping aside the race to playoffs, 23XI’s resume is not the best on the list. Moreover, the racing company’s minority owner Denny Hamlin shared a huge threat if Wallace did not make it to the playoffs.?
As per reports, if Wallace did not make it to the playoffs,?“Michael Jordan?s team could potentially miss out on earning huge sums of money.”?Jordan added another rich honor to his resume a few days back. However, that could have taken a hit, if 23XI missed the postseason.?
Bubba Wallace proved his worth today as he has now bagged the 16th and final spot for the NASCAR postseason. As a true owner, Michael Jordan was all smiles as he hugged Wallace tight after the race. So did his 5’6 tall wife Yvette Prieto.
Michael Jordan greets Bubba Wallace on pit road and congratulates members of 23XI Racing on the NASCAR playoff berth. pic.twitter.com/181PseRhHw
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In a video that is going viral on social media, the 6’6 tall NBA legend with joy shared, “That was terrific,” as he credited Wallace’s clutch display.?
What is the huge feat that Michael Jordan achieved recently??
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With a humongous net worth of more than $3 billion, Jordan, according to Bloomberg’s reports, is the wealthiest basketball player ever. Thanks to his key investments after his retirement.
The 23XI racing is also one of his famous endeavors. However, missing the playoffs could have affected his now-celebrated net worth quickly. Now you know why this was a “much-needed” victory for the Bulls icon!?
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