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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 12: In this handout image provided by Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan paid a visit to Palais 23 this afternoon on Friday June 12, Joined by his frequent partners-in-design Tinker Hatfield and Mark Smith, key figures in the 30-year evolution of the Air Jordan, Jordan has returned to Paris to mark the 30th anniversary of 1985’s Air Jordan One. Palais 23 is a spectacular tribute to the shoes, moments, designs and artifacts that have shaped the 30-year evolution of the Air Jordan. (Photo by Jordan Brand via Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 12: In this handout image provided by Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan paid a visit to Palais 23 this afternoon on Friday June 12, Joined by his frequent partners-in-design Tinker Hatfield and Mark Smith, key figures in the 30-year evolution of the Air Jordan, Jordan has returned to Paris to mark the 30th anniversary of 1985’s Air Jordan One. Palais 23 is a spectacular tribute to the shoes, moments, designs and artifacts that have shaped the 30-year evolution of the Air Jordan. (Photo by Jordan Brand via Getty Images)
Michael Jordan started 23XI Racing with Denny Hamlin. But there is one investor that many don’t know about yet, who is considered the Game Changer, and the man you want on a table. Surprisingly, this billionaire is more like Jordan’s right-hand man. In fact, this person is also one of the top few investors in Charlotte Hornets.
So, who is this mysterious man that is demanding so much attention from everyone?
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The man in question is Curtis Polk. And the very same Polk who is second in command at the Bobcats. Of course, after being so important to Jordan and his brand, he had to come to NASCAR with him. In fact, Brett Griffin describes him as the “Game Changer,”
Griffin said, “When they were so excited Michael Jordan got here, guess what he brought with him? A bunch of smart people. He’s the game changer, he’s the guy that would come in with all of his experiences in other sports and entertainment and licensing. Because guess what the Jordan brand is. A fu*king licensing genius.”
He adds, “So here comes this guy to the fight. Guess who you want on the table? This guy.”
Of course, he’s a very important part of 23XI, and just most spheres of Jordan’s financial life.
Denny Hamlin made Michael Jordan admit that he’s better than him
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We all know Jordan is a very competitive person. And his record in NBA shows that he does not like to second at anything. But his 23XI partner, Denny Hamlin is one of the few who made him admit that he isn’t as good as them.
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Michael Jordan during 2006 Jordan All-American Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. ***Exclusive*** (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
He said “The first thing I’m going to do is text Michael Jordan. He texted me on Wednesday. He said he was in Monte Carlo. I popped into his head like I always do, which I thought was a little odd. He says, ‘I know you’re about to head into the playoffs. I just want you to know I’ve never admitted to anybody that anyone is better than me at anything my whole life. But if you win this race this weekend, I will admit that you’re a better driver than I am.’”
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WATCH THIS STORY: Michael Jordan’s Ultimatum to Denny Hamlin That Might See Him Pulling the Plug on $150 Million NASCAR Team
Well, it wasn’t a fair competition, because Hamlin is one of the greatest NASCAR drivers on the current field. But still, do you want to see Jordan sit in a stock car and race? Let us know in the comments.
