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This post makes a humorous comparison between Michael Jordan and LeBron James by highlighting that Jordan now has a Daytona 500 victory as a team owner through 23XI Racing, while LeBron does not. The post plays on the long-standing GOAT (Greatest of All Time) debate between the two NBA legends, extending the rivalry into unexpected territory by crediting Jordan with a NASCAR achievement. It's a lighthearted jab that capitalizes on Jordan's recent success in motorsports ownership to one-up LeBron in an unconventional competition.
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This content is trending because Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500 on Sunday driving for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team, marking a major milestone for Jordan's ventures beyond basketball. The post resonates with sports fans due to the persistent Jordan-versus-LeBron debate, and Barstool Sports' comedic framing of this win as another point for Jordan in their rivalry amplifies engagement and shares across social platforms.
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- 1Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 with a last-lap pass, leading only the final lap—making him the 4th driver in history and the 25th different driver to lead a lap in the race[1][3][4]
- 2Michael Jordan, a six-time NBA champion, is now also a Daytona 500-winning team owner through 23XI Racing[1]
- 3Reddick had been winless for most of 2025 while focusing on caring for his infant son who had a tumor affecting his heart, making this comeback victory particularly meaningful[1]
- 4Chase Elliott led the final lap but crashed after contact from Reddick, finishing fourth while former winners Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Joey Logano finished second and third[1]
- 5The victory represents the first Daytona 500 win for the 23XI Racing partnership between Jordan and Denny Hamlin[3]
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Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 in car owned by Michael Jordan
Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan when Chase Elliott crashed as he and Reddick were battling for the win.
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The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
Michael Jordan’s Daytona 500 ring: Tyler Reddick’s 1-lap lead delivers NASCAR’s biggest win - WTOP News
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