Overview
- In a CBS interview, Jordan said he still has a powerful urge to play basketball and has “compensated” for it through NASCAR ownership.
- With Tyler Reddick winning four of the first six races, including the Daytona 500 and Darlington, 23XI has set the pace early in 2026.
- Jordan called his competitive streak a “curse” that spills into daily life, saying he even races to get dressed before his wife.
- Charles Barkley praised Jordan’s NASCAR success on TNT, saying he is proud Jordan found joy beyond basketball.
- Reports say Jordan-backed legal action against NASCAR concluded last year with a settlement seen as a win for teams that strengthened owners’ footing.