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ROME, ITALY – JULY 16: Michael Jordan is seen on July 16, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
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ROME, ITALY – JULY 16: Michael Jordan is seen on July 16, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Michael Jordan‘s influence extends beyond the world of basketball. Meeting the Chicago Bulls legend is a dream for a lot of people. And for this Oregon Ducks football head coach, this dream became a reality as he got to enjoy some quality time with Jordan. Along with the six-time champion, Dan Lanning was lucky enough to meet Travis Scott and Derek Jeter during the recent NCAA football championship as well.
“I got to meet Michael Jordan. Like, I got to touch him. He touched me on the shoulder. I haven’t washed my shoulder yet. I’ve FaceTimed with him a couple of times, but I got to (meet) him, Derek Jeter, Travis Scott. Come on, man, that’s a moment where you pinch yourself, like, ‘What’s this dude from Richmond, Missouri, doing? Hanging out in a suite with Michael Jordan, Travis Scott, and Derek Jeter?'” said Dan Lanning in a recent episode of Bald Faced Truth.
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The video of Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, and others went viral on social media, showing them all having fun while watching the championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies.
The 37-year-old HC was definitely starstruck that he got the opportunity to be part of the group. He awkwardly revealed during the interview that he would cherish the moment forever by not washing his shoulder, which Jordan had touched earlier.
At the same time, Michael Jordan is sure to have had a good time at the NCAA championship game, as the billionaire’s recent investment in the Wolverines has given him the chance to experience winning a championship in over two decades.
Michael Jordan trusted the Michigan Wolverines
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Back in 2015, the Jordan Brand inked its first-ever deal with a college football team by partnering with the Wolverines. Over the years, the brand has invested over $175 million in the program.
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This has now paid dividends for Jordan, as the Wolverines recently became the first Jordan Brand team to win the national championship. The partnership with Michigan also helped Jordan further increase his hold in the college football scene, as the brand is currently in partnership with nine teams in the college football scene.
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