When Michael Jordan entered a federal courtroom this week, it was a pivotal moment for NASCAR. The six-time NBA champion and owner of 23XI Racing is leading an antitrust lawsuit against the sport’s governing body,

Heather Gibbs, daughter-in-law of Joe Gibbs, has given emotional testimony in a federal antitrust case against NASCAR.

As Jordan emerged from the courthouse surrounded by security and reporters, a familiar tune suddenly broke through the crowd noise — "Be like Mike," a jingle from his 1991 Gatorade commercial, an indispensable part of the Jordan legend. And Michael couldn't help but crack a smile.