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Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player to walk this Earth<\/a>, winning a National Championship at UNC and later going a perfect, 6-for-6 in NBA Finals appearances.<\/p>\n Basketball ownership is a different story, though, with MJ struggling as owner of the Charlotte Hornets<\/a>. In 2023, Jordan sold the Hornets who are, ironically, enjoying their best season since that 2016 playoff appearance.<\/p>\n Jordan is now trying his hand in NASCAR ownership \u2013\u00a0and that’s going well for the former Tar Heel. On Sunday afternoon, Tyler Reddick \u2013 the top driver on Jordan’s 23XI Racing team<\/a> \u2013 won his third-straight race to start the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series.<\/p>\n “I’m proud of the team we put together,” Jordan said via ESPN<\/a>. “I just put up the money,” Jordan said. “Denny’s (Hamlin) done an incredible job building this team.”<\/p>\n Does the term “three-peat” sound familiar? Jordan did it twice in his NBA career<\/a> with the Chicago Bulls, winning three straight Finals appearances on two separate occasions (1991-1993, 1996-1998).<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n If you watch the NBA today, there’s a massive debate between Jordan and LeBron James as the GOAT<\/a>. James is a more well-rounded player \u2013 and arguably beats MJ in a head-to-head, but Jordan is basketball’s best pure scorer and postseason performer.<\/p>\n Do you think Jordan will ever try his hand again at basketball ownership? His history in the Queen City says no, but MJ is the greatest basketball mind to walk the planet.<\/p>\n Regardless of how Jordan finishes his career, he found himself a groove in stock car racing ownership. Is Jordan the best owner in racing?<\/p>\n Follow us\u00a0@TarHeelsWire<\/a>\u00a0on X and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.<\/p>\n