Michael Jordan gets warm wishes from Lakers legend Magic Johnson on latest NASCAR achievement

Long-time NBA friends, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, often get headlines for their mutual respect. Decades after their NBA battles, their bond drew attention again this week. Jordan’s NASCAR team reached a milestone that few owners ever experience, and Johnson wasted no time sharing his excitement with the sports world.Jordan, now co-owner of 23XI Racing, watched his driver make Cup Series history. On Sunday at DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix held at Circuit of the Americas, Tyler Reddick delivered a third straight victory to open the 2026 season. The achievement marked the first time a driver has won the opening three races in NASCAR Cup Series history. By Monday night, Johnson had shared a public message that echoed across social media.

Magic Johnson congratulates Michael Jordan on latest NASCAR achievement

Magic Johnson, who has 4.8 million followers on X, wrote, addressing Michael Jordan’s latest achievement. “I want to congratulate my friend Michael Jordan once again! His 23XI Racing team won its 3 straight NASCAR race to start the 2026 season making NASCAR history! 👏🏾,” the Lakers legend wrote.

Jordan attended each of the three races, celebrating alongside the pit crew. After Sunday’s win, he shifted attention toward co-owner Denny Hamlin, crediting him for building the foundation.

“I’m proud of the team we put together,” Michael Jordan said, calling Denny Hamlin the “mastermind” behind the team’s success.“I just put up the money,” Jordan added. “I’m just a competitor… Denny’s done an incredible job building this team."He also told FOX Sports, "It's time for a change." "And the guys feel the same thing. Tyler came in with the most pressure, I guess. Everybody expected him, or he had a chance to win three in a row.

That's the hardest one to win, you know. And you know, he kept to his strategy, and the guys put together a great car," he said.

Tyler Reddick secures historic third win

Tyler Reddick controlled the weekend from start to finish. He earned pole position, led 58 of 95 laps, and held off road-course specialist Shane van Gisbergen by 3.944 seconds. The 2.4-mile, 17-turn layout tested every driver, yet Reddick executed clean restarts and sharp pit strategy.“Yeah, he reminded me early this week (that) he does things in threes,” said Reddick. “He expected no less today. I was really glad to be able to live up to the standards that he has for us and be able to deliver three in a row. That was really cool to share that moment with him.”The win was Reddick’s 11th career Cup victory and pushed him to a 70-point lead in the standings. The next challenge comes at the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Jordan plans to attend again, hoping the streak continues.