All the news surrounding Michael Jordan has been about his lawsuit against NASCAR. While people keep a close eye on it, many claim it to be a game-changer if the G.O.A.T. wins. However, on the other side, his brand of sneakers might be getting a new member added to their ever-growing roster of athletes. ANTA even eyed this young and upcoming star.

It was recently reported that Trae Young‘s contract with Adidas ends on October 1, 2024. As the date has passed, reports state that “Trae Young, is currently out of contract after his Oct. 1 expiration date. A renewal is unlikely, according to sources. Already, both ANTA and Jordan Brand have expressed interest in landing the 25-point and 10-assist ATL staple.” Young signed a four-year contract with Adidas in 2018. Following this, he restructured it in 2020.

If the deal does go through, this will mean a massive W for Young. However, there was something in the report that was interesting. It stated that “Though each brand is unlikely to include a signature shoe in eventual offers.” This means that despite who the 3x NBA All-Star signs with, he won’t be getting a signature shoe.

‘Ice Trae’ has had an impressive career in the NBA. He was part of the 2019 NBA All-Rookie First Team with Luka Dončić. Furthermore, he led the Hawks to three playoff runs, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. However, this won’t be the only big win for Jordan and his team.

Michael Jordan’s jersey set to sell for $6 million

NBA fans love their memorabilia, especially MJ’s. Bringing a good news for the Bulls fans, ‘Sotheby.com’ recently announced a massive Jordan sale. The centerpiece of this will be his iconic 1996-97 jersey during his championship season. For a passionate fan of the sport or the No. 23, this could be the most prestigious item they could add to their collection.

Experts have already estimated that this could go from $4 to $6 million. This could be compared to the set of six sneakers that Jordan wore that sold for $8 million earlier this year. Sotheby also announced a massive spike in buyers in the past year.

Despite the lawsuit against NASCAR looming over the G.O.A.T.’s head, it is clear that his brand and image are still making the bank. With the likes of Young possibly joining his brand, nothing seem to be stopping the man who defied gravity. Only time will tell which brand Young would like to sign with.