Tyler Reddick clears the air.

NASCAR star Tyler Reddick had the best moment of his life, which has been overshadowed by what Michael Jordan allegedly did.

Jordan added another championship after Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 on Sunday. It was a thrilling victory for Jordan and Reddick, who led the race for just one lap. It was the one that led him to the checkered flag at the Daytona International Speedway.​

However, while Jordan’s latest victory in a different sporting discipline garnered massive attention, so did his eyebrow-raising celebration. A video of Michael Jordan in Victory Lane after Tyler Reddick’s Daytona 500 win blew up the internet Sunday night.

The video shows Jordan playfully grabbing Beau, Reddick’s son. The angle makes it seem like he was touching the young kid inappropriately. The greatest NBA player of all time found himself being blasted by fans.

Not everybody went against him. Stephen A. Smith blasted the fans and the media for jumping to conclusions.

“It’s a kid that Michael Jordan loves like it’s his own kid. It’s a kid that he’s known for years… There’s nothing wrong with holding people accountable. We live in a day and age where it’s important to hold people accountable. But in the process of holding people accountable, it should be based on facts, not feelings,” Stephen A. Smith said.

Now, Reddick is breaking his silence.

Tyler Reddick Shuts Down The Controversy Surrounding Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan (Image Credits: Imagn)
In a video clip that has since gone viral, Jordan can be seen repeatedly pinching Redick’s son, Beau, before rubbing the back of Beau’s leg.

The basketball legend faced criticism for his interaction with a boy. Jordan shares a close relationship with Beau. Given that history, he was most likely just joking around with the child. His father certainly saw nothing that warranted this backlash.

NASCAR star Tyler Reddick broke his silence when he appeared on Stephen A. Smith’s SiriusXM radio show. He made it very clear that he doesn’t see anything inappropriate about the interaction between his son and Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan has remained silent over the backlash.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.