For months, the hot topic of discussion revolved around the Washington Commanders. NFL owners reportedly wanted Dan Snyder gone, and so the bids came flying in. Many big names stepped up. At the end of the day, an ownership led by Josh Harris and involving Magic Johnson seems to be the front-runner. The group is rumored to have poured $5.6 billion into the project. Yet Harris wants to expand his network in sports.
After joining hands with Magic Johnson, he is now gearing up to throw down with Michael Jordan and other NASCAR owners. Notably, he just bought the minority stake in Joe Gibbs Racing.
Michael Jordan will have to face fellow NBA owner on a NASCAR track
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JGR is one of the most revered and successful NASCAR franchises. They won their first cup back in 1993. Since then, the team has collected 204 cups and 197 Xfinity wins under its belt. Their roster is led by Denny Hamlin, a driver who was named among NASCAR’s 75 greatest.
Many also know Hamlin as a close accomplice of Michael Jordan. The two are great friends and even began 23XI Racing together.
via Getty WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 08: NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and co-owner of 23XI Racing looks on from the 23XI Racing pit box during the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 08, 2021 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Recently, Joe Gibbs Racing announced a sale of its minority stake. The buyers were the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a group founded by Josh Harris.
Harris is a well-known owner in the sports realm. He previously butted heads with Jordan as an NBA team owner, operating the Philadelphia 76ers. He also owns the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Speaking on their new partnership, Joe Gibbs had great things to say about Harris.
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“Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and their entire team have a vision that has delivered winning franchises in basketball, hockey, soccer and youth sports. Their teams are among the most successful in their leagues in growing audience and sponsorship and their commitment to the communities they work in are unparalleled,” said the JGR owner, as reported by NBC Sports.
Harris also educated the media about his project. The 58-year-old mentioned being friends with Gibbs and having a vision of helping JGR, “continue its track record of excellence long into the future.”
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