Michael Jordan faces online backlash over 23XI Racing’s Daytona 500 celebration sparked debate over an interaction with a child on live TV.

Tyler Reddick defended Michael Jordan after his post-Daytona 500 viral moment with his son, Beau, which caused a stir online.

Social media users have aired accusations of Jordan being a pedophile in the aftermath, and debate ensued on what the interaction really meant. Beau Reddick’s father had just won the Daytona 500, and the incident occurred as confetti rained down during the championship ceremony.

Just days after Michael Jordan’s alleged “inappropriate” interaction with NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick’s 6-year-old son sparked heated controversy online, the child’s father has finally addressed the situation.

Tyler Reddick won the Dayton 500 on Sunday while racing for the Jordan-owned 23XI racing team. The six-time NBA champion raised the Harley J. Earl Trophy as co-owner of the winning team, and said it ranks with his greatest achievements.

The NBA held its 75th All-Star Game on February 15, but one of the greatest players in NBA history won the Daytona 500 as Michael Jordan's team won NASCAR biggest race.

The young chld that Michael Jordan was seemingly groping is Tyler Reddick's child, Beau, who has grown up around the NBA legend.

Former NBA superstar Michael Jordan was celebrating in Victory Lane at the 2026 Daytona 500. Here's a look at his NASCAR team, 23XI Racing.

While celebrating his NASCAR team's victory at the Daytona 500, Michael Jordan compared the win to winning an NBA championship.

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