Magic Johnson has reacted to Michael Jordan’s NASCAR success, praising his longtime rival after another major win for 23XI Racing.
The moment came as Jordan’s team continued one of the strongest starts to a NASCAR season in recent memory.
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It also highlights how success has followed him beyond basketball.
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Magic Johnson reacts to Michael Jordan’s NASCAR success
Magic Johnson praised Jordan after Tyler Reddick delivered another win for 23XI Racing.
“Another great accomplishment for my good friend Michael Jordan and his NASCAR Cup Series driver, Tyler Reddick, who won the Darlington Raceway yesterday!” Johnson tweeted.
The message reflects the respect between the two NBA legends, even as Jordan continues to build success in a different sport.
It also underscores the growing attention around 23XI Racing’s performances this season.
Michael Jordan 23XI Racing historic NASCAR start
Michael Jordan’s team, 23XI Racing, has delivered a rare start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, driven largely by Tyler Reddick’s performances.
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Reddick opened the season by winning the Daytona 500, then followed it with victories at Atlanta and Circuit of the Americas, becoming the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three races of a season.
He later added another win at Darlington, taking his total to four victories within the opening stretch of the campaign.
In a series built on parity, where different tracks favour different teams, sustaining that level of dominance across multiple race types is extremely uncommon.
That is why 23XI Racing’s start is being viewed as historic, establishing Jordan’s team as a genuine championship contender early in the season.
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