You know Magic Johnson had February 17 circled on his calendar so he’d not miss this date in the All-Star hangover. While he was in Inglewood and his friend was celebrating at Daytona, he wasn’t going to forget another significant milestone for his BFF. Michael Jordan can cap off his first NASCAR win (second if you count the lawsuit) with his 63rd birthday festivities. And that included some very special people.

While Jordan has burnt a few friendships in the NBA (Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen, and most of his Bulls teammates, in that order), his friendship with Magic Johnson remains intact. When they’re not sailing across Europe in their respective multi-million dollar yachts, MJ makes sure to leave a present or two at Magic’s next stop, and the Lakers legend will make sure to flex that online.

As Johnson is prone to do, he dropped a carousel of pictures to remind us of their friendship through the years. And it went along with the Magic brand of birthday wishes.

“Happy Birthday to my great friend MJ! The year is off to a great start with a recent NASCAR win with his business partner Denny Hamlin at the Daytona500, and I’m so excited to see what the rest of the year has in store for you!”

The message highlighted not only their legendary basketball history but also Jordan’s continued dominance in professional sports ownership. Magic might be hoping for some of that to rub off on the Washington Commanders.

Michael Jordan’s loved ones celebrate his NASCAR win on his birthday

Magic Johnson was joined by the NBA world and a special someone in celebrating Michael Jordan. His Airness’ eldest daughter, Jasmine Jordan, honored her father’s legacy and recent success, writing, “More Wins & More Life Daddio!! Happy Birthdayyyy 🫶🏾🏆🥳♥️🐐”

The cutest part of this one was the picture of Grandpa Air Jordan carrying his baby grandchild. Obviously, Jasmine and Magic know best that MJ’s birthday is extra sweet after 23Xi’s Tyler Redick won “The Great American Race.”

It’s no less personal for Magic. Apart from a high-stakes rivalry and the most celebrated era in Olympic history through the Dream Team, they share a near-identical competitive drive in retirement, too. The primary difference is that Magic added 11 more championship rings to the five NBA ones he won with the Lakers. His only pending ambition is to get a Super Bowl ring through the Commanders one day.

The Bulls legend with six titles hasn’t had much success beyond that. He’s since sold his stake in the Charlotte Hornets and had better fortunes since then. Last year, his boat, Catch 23, won a contest at the White Marlin Open. Now he has a NASCAR title on his way to catch up with Magic.