During the Geico 500 NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega Superspeedway, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and some teammates, including DeVonta Smith, Jihaad Campbell, and Malachi Moore, were seen hanging out in the pits. Milroe even got a picture with the iconic Michael Jordan, which he shared on Instagram and was reposted by YouTuber Kyle Henderson.
A snapshot of Milroe and Jordan was shared on Twitter by Kyle Henderson, sparking excitement among fans.
Jalen Milroe posted with Michael Jordan in Talladega pic.twitter.com/xlgPkH1aP4
— Kyle Henderson (@BamaYoutube) April 21, 2024
According to Creg Stephenson of AL.com, Milroe and his teammates enjoyed an up-close view of the intense racing action during the event, as captured by sportscaster Simon Williams of Fox 54 Huntsville.
Michael Jordan, the basketball legend known for winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, is also making waves in the NASCAR arena after recently selling his majority ownership stake in the Charlotte Hornets.
#Alabama ?s DeVonta Smith, Jalen Milroe, Malachi Moore, Jihaad Campbell and more cheering on their new favorite driver, Austin Dillon, during a pit stop end of stage 1.@FOX54News pic.twitter.com/DmFppSuOCJ
— Simon Williams (@SimonHFWilliams) April 21, 2024
Meanwhile, Michael Jordan’s racing team participated in the Geico 500, a high-profile annual NASCAR event. Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing emerged as the victor, beating out tough competitors Brad Keselowski and Michael McDowell.
Jordan expressed his joy at the team’s success, highlighting the hard work put in by the team and likening the competitiveness in NASCAR to his basketball days. He acknowledged the lack of control he has in racing, which adds an extra layer of challenge.
As Alabama transitions with head coach Nick Saban retiring and Kalen DeBoer taking the reins, there’s anticipation for a fresh perspective and coaching style under DeBoer, known for his successful stint at Washington. Milroe and the Crimson Tide look forward to adapting to the changes and maintaining their high level of performance under DeBoer’s leadership.
