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Michael Jordan ‘goes straight to jail’ after criticism for gesture to kids during Daytona 500 victory celebration

23XI Racing celebrates after milestone win Daytona 500 Unexpectedly became the focus of online discussion after a brief Victory Lane moment involving the team’s co-owners michael jordan started circulating on social media. Jordan was accused on social media of “inappropriately touching” a child in a viral video.

NBA Hall of Famer and 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan reacts in victory lane after Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 45 Chumba Casino Toyota, won the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (AFP Getty Images)

Jordan was the focus of jubilation after driver Tyler Reddick scored the team’s first Daytona 500 victory, hugging the crew and celebrating with his family and team staff. This victory is a milestone for the team Nazca The apparel that Jordan and Denny Hamlin co-own has garnered a lot of attention from sports fans.

Viral clip sparks online debate

Breaking 911 posted a short video on X in which Jordan playfully reached out to a child, touching his leg and tugging on his T-shirt. However, this move caused dissatisfaction among netizens.

Breaking 911 captioned the video: “Michael Jordan’s funny choice to celebrate after winning the Daytona 500,” which quickly drew reactions and sparked debate about what the gesture conveyed.

Ezra’s Shadow Share The video was captioned: “Michael Jordan faces backlash for inappropriately touching children on live television.”

Some X users questioned the gesture’s intent. One wrote, “A week later we just…this doesn’t look good.” However, many users dismissed the criticism, arguing that the moment was harmless and misunderstood. They questioned the visual impact of the gesture in a high-profile setting.

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Different reactions and different explanations

Criticism of the move ranged from direct to sarcastic criticism. Comments include:

“It seemed to me that he got his hands wet off the child’s shirt and wiped them on his legs. I didn’t see anything strange.”

“Michael Jeffrey Epstein Jordan is disgusting.”

“*Search Michael Jordan in Epstein’s files*”

“Straight to jail,” one wrote, while another said, “The goat debate is over. MJ is no longer the goat.”

However, more neutral comments include:

“He was pulling up his shirt.”

“It’s very relaxing and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it.”

“Maybe there’s more to it – someone said the kid had ice on his shirt.” Others questioned the authenticity of the video. “Has anyone verified this video?” one user asked.

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The debate comes against the backdrop of a historic day for 23XI Racing. Reddick’s last-lap performance secured victory in NASCAR’s most prestigious race.

While the video continues to circulate, neither Jordan nor the team has spoken publicly about the viral moment.

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