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Although Michael Jordan and LeBron James are two completely different players who played in two completely different eras, somehow they are always compared. Interestingly enough, it is not only comparisons regarding their actions on the basketball court.
The two are compared regarding almost all decisions they take off the court. Whether it is their net worth, business ventures or brand loyalties, fans always find a way to compare LeBron and Michael Jordan.
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In one such instance, fans have taken to Twitter to bring up the GOAT debate. This happened under a post regarding the controversial NASCAR race. During a NASCAR Xinfinity series race, two drivers got into each other’s faces. Moreover, they exchanged a few punches that provided fans the cue to bring in Will Smith into this matter!
All hell breaks loose during NASCAR Xinfinity race
The whole world is talking about one event currently. It is the Oscars of 2022. During the extravaganza, comedian Chris Rock made a joke regarding Jada Smith, Will Smith’s wife. This wasn’t taken well by Smith, who got into a physical altercation with Rock.
Safe to say, NASCAR fans got to witness their own Oscars moment recently. During a NASCAR Xinfinity series race, Ty Gibbs and Sam Mayer got into a feud.
All of this started during the last lap of the race at Martinville Speedway that had 16 yellow flags! Gibbs lost the lead to Brandon Jones during the last lap and he attempted to take back his place. However, Sam Mayer hit him from behind, jeopardising Gibbs’ chances of taking back his place.
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This obviously wasn’t taken well by Gibbs. After the chequered flag, Gibbs ran into Mayer and the two exchanged words. Things escalated when Gibbs began shoving and hitting Mayer with punches.
NBA world brings in LeBron and Michael Jordan into the matter
Safe to say, the favorite topic in the NBA world is the LeBron James and Michael Jordan debate. Interestingly enough, NBA Twitter has brought in the two into the NASCAR fight.
However, it is not only NBA fans who have given their reactions. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared a reel regarding this incident on his Instagram account.
Here are some of the best reactions to the fight that took place during the NASCAR Xinfinity race event.
Will smith has people thinking they can throw hands anywhere now
— x – zalo (@zalocapalot) April 9, 2022
LeBron wouldn’t survive in this era of nascar pic.twitter.com/QvrNloCcDP
— Ballsack Sports ® (@BallsackSports) April 9, 2022
Jordan owning a team goat debate over pic.twitter.com/gLF5H6AtMT
— Mosalahjr🇧🇧 (@Jaden08959312) April 9, 2022
Anyone else think it's kind of weak to be throwing punches at someone when you are still wearing your helmet?
— Tim Sheehan (@inondehfsusld) April 9, 2022
he had it coming. Helmet guy tried to deescalate. Blue uniform guy kept on. So Helmet guy did what had to be done.
— redmanjbj (@redmanjbj) April 9, 2022
The announcers make this seem like the most exciting part of the race
— Hingtastic (@HingerEli) April 9, 2022
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