Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names in the sporting world. The six-time NBA champion is one of the most recognizable figures in the world. He is arguably one of the greatest players the league has ever seen and was part of one of the greatest dynasties at the Chicago Bulls.
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From left, Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Ron Harper and Toni Kukoc were big parts of Bulls teams that won three straight NBA titles from 1996 to 1998. Jordan and Pippen were members of the first “three-peat” team, which won titles from 1991 to 1993. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Jordan is also a massive fashion icon, with his brand being one of the most easily recognizable brands on the planet. He has established an empire since his days as an athlete.
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Pierre Gasly is a driver that loves the world of basketball and fashion alike. He also has been a fan of the Basketball’s GOAT since his childhood. The AlphaTauri driver recently had the chance to meet MJ and have a memorable night.
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The duo shared a meal before the first-ever Miami GP this weekend as Gasly saw one of his dreams come true as he had the chance to have a chat with Michael Jordan.
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At the end of the meal, Jordan and Gasly both exchanged merchandise, with Gasly getting a pair of signed Jordans from the man himself. Jordan could also be seen posing with one of Gasly’s helmets.
Twitter goes into meltdown as Michael Jordan has dinner with Pierre Gasly
Fans went into a frenzy as soon as the news of the two having dinner broke on the internet. Since then, Twitter has seen multiple posts, tweets, and comments. Take a look at some of the best fan reactions about the dinner.
Pierre Gasly 🤝 Michael Jordan
Rubbing shoulders with @NBA LEGEND @Jumpman23 🤩
📸 x @PierreGASLY #MiamiGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/wL9cehkZ3N
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 4, 2022
This photo of Pierre Gasly and Micheal Jordan is honestly going to be the best thing to come out of this race weekend, I think #MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/LOnhHcq8Xw
— jordan! (@JordanJamboree) May 4, 2022
This one fan, in particular, presented an interesting take on what happened at the dinner. He predicted that MJ would bet on Gasly to clinch a podium at the Miami GP.
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Jordan just bet 100 grand on a Gasly podium https://t.co/Bk2ln2lXJl
— Mahad (@_MoMars) May 4, 2022
However, most reactions were of awestruck fans watching Gasly dine with His Airness himself.
Pierre Gasly going for dinner with Michael Jordan…ICONIC pic.twitter.com/c3iUSZ21MR
— formulaalice (@Formulaalicee) May 4, 2022
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One user tried taking the spotlight off Jordan as he posed a bizarre but intriguing question.
So Pierre Gasly is hanging out with Michael Jordan, Charles Leclarc swapped jerseys with the Miami Marlins, George Russel sat courtside at the Miami Heat game, Lewis Hamilton golfed with Tom Brady, Lando Norris golfed with Dustin Johnson & Kygo….. who is Yuki hanging out with?!?
— Chris (@PhrisClumb) May 4, 2022
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In the end, it was a memorable night that saw the worlds of F1, fashion, and basketball come together. It was surely something for the fans to cherish.
