Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names in the sporting world. The six-time NBA champion is one of the most recognizable figures in the world. He is arguably one of the greatest players the league has ever seen and was part of one of the greatest dynasties at the Chicago Bulls.

Jordan is also a massive fashion icon, with his brand being one of the most easily recognizable brands on the planet. He has established an empire since his days as an athlete.

Pierre Gasly is a driver that loves the world of basketball and fashion alike. He also has been a fan of the Basketball’s GOAT since his childhood. The AlphaTauri driver recently had the chance to meet MJ and have a memorable night.

The duo shared a meal before the first-ever Miami GP this weekend as Gasly saw one of his dreams come true as he had the chance to have a chat with Michael Jordan.

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At the end of the meal, Jordan and Gasly both exchanged merchandise, with Gasly getting a pair of signed Jordans from the man himself. Jordan could also be seen posing with one of Gasly’s helmets.

Twitter goes into meltdown as Michael Jordan has dinner with Pierre Gasly

Fans went into a frenzy as soon as the news of the two having dinner broke on the internet. Since then, Twitter has seen multiple posts, tweets, and comments. Take a look at some of the best fan reactions about the dinner.

This one fan, in particular, presented an interesting take on what happened at the dinner. He predicted that MJ would bet on Gasly to clinch a podium at the Miami GP.

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However, most reactions were of awestruck fans watching Gasly dine with His Airness himself.

One user tried taking the spotlight off Jordan as he posed a bizarre but intriguing question.

In the end, it was a memorable night that saw the worlds of F1, fashion, and basketball come together. It was surely something for the fans to cherish.