Denny Hamlin claims Michael Jordan is “more paranoid about getting too in-depth” with 23XI Racing
Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin has broken down the ownership dynamic between him and Michael Jordan at 23XI Racing.
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Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan (Via IMAGO)
Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin became a NASCAR team owner after he joined hands with NBA legend Michael Jordan to form 23XI Racing. Since the 2021 season the team has been influencing some major changes to the sport and their latest anti-trust lawsuit on NASCAR over new charter deals has the potential to change the sport forever.
Despite being the majority owner of the team, Michael Jordan doesn’t involve himself too much in the sport. This is because he is paranoid about getting himself too in-depth with the team, according to Denny Hamlin. The limited but valuable involvement of the basketball legend is one of the major parts that makes working at 23XI great for the crew.
If anything, he’s more paranoid about getting too in-depth with the team. But we try to tell him, it’s well worth it, and his involvement is a big part of why our employees love working for someone like him.
Denny Hamlin said via ESPN.
The JGR veteran went onto point out that, unlike what many thinks, Jordan isn’t controlling of the team’s management. He trusts his three times Daytona 500 winning co-owner to run is smoothly and always supports his decisions.
You’d think he’d be very controlling, but he’s not. He really, really trusts me, and every move I want to make, he lets me do it.
Denny Hamlin added.
Denny Hamlin has a lot of pressure on his shoulders as Michael Jordan backs him on everything
But having Jordan putting in a lot of trust in Hamlin, places the JGR veteran in a tough spot. He has to deliver on all the promises he makes withy the investment as he is representing one of the biggest brands in the sporting world. Living up to the winning mentality of Jordan is a tough task for anyone, including Hamlin.
Even if he doesn’t think that it’s the right move. He says all the time, ‘I ride with you.’ It puts a lot of pressure on me because I don’t want to let him down, and that’s why I put in the work that I do because I know I’m representing a huge brand, a huge athlete and someone special in the world we live in. I want to live up to the winning mentality that he’s had his whole life.
Denny Hamlin said.
The comments suggest that there is an impressive ownership dynamic between Hamlin and Jordan. This factor might have been one of the biggest reasons behind the success of the team over the last few seasons and they will be hoping to continue it.
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