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“A F**king… ” – NASCAR Insider Reveals the “Game Changer” Michael Jordan Brought & It’s Not Bubba Wallace

Published 10/11/2022, 12:45 PM EDT

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Michael Jordan started 23XI Racing with Denny Hamlin. But there is one investor that many don’t know about yet, who is considered the Game Changer, and the man you want on a table. Surprisingly, this billionaire is more like Jordan’s right-hand man. In fact, this person is also one of the top few investors in Charlotte Hornets.

So, who is this mysterious man that is demanding so much attention from everyone?

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The man in question is Curtis Polk. And the very same Polk who is second in command at the Bobcats. Of course, after being so important to Jordan and his brand, he had to come to NASCAR with him. In fact, Brett Griffin describes him as the “Game Changer,”

Griffin said, “When they were so excited Michael Jordan got here, guess what he brought with him? A bunch of smart people. He’s the game changer, he’s the guy that would come in with all of his experiences in other sports and entertainment and licensing. Because guess what the Jordan brand is. A fu*king licensing genius.”

He adds, “So here comes this guy to the fight. Guess who you want on the table? This guy.”

Of course, he’s a very important part of 23XI, and just most spheres of Jordan’s financial life.

Denny Hamlin made Michael Jordan admit that he’s better than him

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We all know Jordan is a very competitive person. And his record in NBA shows that he does not like to second at anything. But his 23XI partner, Denny Hamlin is one of the few who made him admit that he isn’t as good as them.

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He said “The first thing I’m going to do is text Michael Jordan. He texted me on Wednesday. He said he was in Monte Carlo. I popped into his head like I always do, which I thought was a little odd. He says, ‘I know you’re about to head into the playoffs. I just want you to know I’ve never admitted to anybody that anyone is better than me at anything my whole life. But if you win this race this weekend, I will admit that you’re a better driver than I am.’”

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WATCH THIS STORY: Michael Jordan’s Ultimatum to Denny Hamlin That Might See Him Pulling the Plug on $150 Million NASCAR Team

Well, it wasn’t a fair competition, because Hamlin is one of the greatest NASCAR drivers on the current field. But still, do you want to see Jordan sit in a stock car and race? Let us know in the comments.

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Hetul Katyal

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Hetul Katyal is a NASCAR and F1 Writer at Essentially Sports. Currently pursuing his degree in Journalism from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce. When the Stock Cars rev up, you can find him cheering Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch, in hopes of seeing one of them drive to the Victory Lane.
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Nizamul Haque Bhuyan