Derek Jeter is generally considered an icon when it comes to baseball. The legendary shortstop played 20 years in the MLB and set all kinds of records. Furthermore, he did it all while playing for one team, the New York Yankees. Jeter is also one of the best postseason players and won 5 World Series Titles during his career. 

During his career and after, Jeter has met many legendary personalities, celebrities, and athletes. But there was one time the Yankee icon met two other legendary sports figures. These sports figures are massive legends and have a combined net worth of $1.25 billion. A picture of Jeter with these two legends became an iconic moment.

Derek Jeter was pictured alongside LeBron James and Peyton Manning

In 2015, Derek Jeter, LeBron James, and Peyton Manning were all present at The 2015 ESPY Awards. At some time during the event, the three legendary men gathered together and took a picture together. The picture took social media by storm immediately and became an iconic moment. The image did the rounds on social media and was re-shared by the New York Yankees’ official Instagram account back then.

While sharing the picture, the Yankees wrote, “Three Kings” in the caption. What made it even more iconic was the fact that all three men had won awards that night. Derek Jeter took home the Icon award, shortly after having retired. LeBron James received the award for best championship performance, for his performance in the 2015 NBA Finals. Whereas Peyton Manning picked up the best record-breaking performance for his 509th touchdown pass, breaking the NFL record. 

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Manning and Jeter have been friends for many years. Furthermore, The Captain has met James a few times. But the Yankee icon once picked another NBA legend over LeBron James. This player is none other than Michael Jordan. 

Jeter has an iconic friendship with Michael Jordan

Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan have been close friends for nearly three decades. The two first met while playing in the Arizona Fall League against each other in 1994. The rest was history as Jeter and Jordan became fast friends. Jeter credits Jordan with mentoring him and teaching him how to act on and off the field. 

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But respect is not one way, as Jordan acknowledges Jeter as well. According to NJ.com, Jordan once said, “I totally admire him.” What do you think of the iconic picture of Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan, and Peyton Manning? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!