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When we speak of the NBA, there can’t be a conversation without mentioning Michael Jordan. His legacy in the world of basketball grows deep. He solidified himself as a true winner in the sport. Winning six championships with the Bulls, he knows the sacrifice that comes with winning. However, he recently got his first win in another sport.

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At the end of the NASCAR season last year, Jordan created 23XI Racing with Denny Hamlin. Now, they won their first-ever NASCAR race; their driver Bubba Wallace won the race at the Talladega Superspeedway. His efforts finally payed off after a few top-five finishes.

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In an interview, Michael spoke about Bubba Wallace’s win and how it left him emotional as well.

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MJ takes another win

The 23XI has been a part of 30 races this season but saw no success. While speaking to Craig Melvin, Jordan spoke about Bubba’s win. He said that it was clear that Wallace put in a lot of work for his first win. Looking at the passion, Jordan revealed that even he couldn’t help but feel emotional looking at his driver.

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Michael Jordan said: “To see the emotion from Bubba tells you everything about how much work he’s put into it. How much effort and how much he wanted to win, and I even dropped a tear because I know he’s passionate.”

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Knowing Jordan, he will now eye for more success with 23XI going forward. However, when it comes to the NBA, MJ has the Charlotte Hornets with a lot of potential talent. But can they gain success like his NASCAR team?

Can Michael Jordan find similar success with Charlotte?

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The Hornets are a young team in the NBA. However, they have exciting talent in their roster. Notably, former ROTY, LaMelo Ball headlines the rosters’ young talent. But it seems too early to have hopes from the organization. While there is talent, they do lack in experience.

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The players with some playoff experience on the Hornets are Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward. Apart from them, the whole team is young and yet to develop into their full potential. Hence, for now, they are still in the stage of figuring out what works best for the team.

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But, coming to the future, this team shows promising hopes. For now, they remain to be an exciting team to watch as they play with energy all night. Do you think the Charlotte Hornets could win a championship in the future? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

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