Footage of an interaction between NBA legend Michael Jordan and the son of racing driver Tyler Reddick at the Daytona 500 has gone viral.

A brief clip didn’t show the whole story around Michael Jordan at the Daytona 500 after Tyler Reddick’s victory. A social media storm erupted over footage uploaded to X that appeared to show Jordan grabbing at the the lower back of Reddick’s son.

Michael Jordan is back to his winning ways. The former NBA great, who won six championships during his career with the Chicago Bulls, won the 2026 Daytona 500 on Sunday. Jordan's 23XI driver, Tyler Reddick,

When you’re in the public eye — and even when you’re not, it’s always important to be mindful of how you’re interacting with children ensuring every behavior is appropriate and respectful. Sometimes though,