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Tyler Reddick Reveals Reaction to Michael Jordan Controversy Involving His Son Overshadowing Daytona 500 Win

Michael Jordan’s brief contact with Tyler Reddick’s son at Daytona 500 sparked debate over appropriateness and whether the clip was AI-generated, with no public response from Jordan yet.

  • At the Daytona 500, a viral clip showed Michael Jordan interacting with Tyler Reddick's 6-year-old son, Beau, prompting widespread social media backlash.
  • Zoomed footage shows Jordan seemingly pinching or tugging at Beau's shirt and brushing his upper legs, while clips show ice being dumped on the child, suggesting an attempt to remove ice or debris.
  • Social media users and fans called the interaction inappropriate or 'bizarre' and urged caution, while Jordan and Tyler Reddick have not publicly addressed the controversy.
  • The episode prompted a fan who discarded retro Jordans after the clip circulated, while defenders on social media said Jordan’s interaction appeared playful and warned against false accusations.
  • Multiple fan-created montages and third videos kept the story alive as clips circulated on X and others, while online skeptics questioned if the footage was AI-generated.
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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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