While basketball experts mull over a report that places Michael Jordan‘s 1988 DPOY win in question, the NBA legend is off to a vacation. Jordan is often seen trotting around the globe with his wife Yvette Prieto. Taking out one of the most expensive and gorgeous yachts, Catch 23, His Airness was spotted 5000 + miles from their home to Ibiza.
The couple often takes out one of the yachts from their collection for their lavish trip each year. Catch 23, the 82-foot yacht worth $15 million was chosen this year. Photos shared on X showed MJ’s wife Prieto basking in the sunshine while Jordan was seen enjoying his cigar. Last year, during their Europe trip, both Jordan and Prieto were spotted enjoying dinner with NBA legend Magic Johnson and his family.
ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad
Just a few days ago, a report by Yahoo Sports’ reporter Tom Haberstroh claimed that while MJ won the DPOY title in 1987-88, there was a vast difference between his home and road games stats. While the report has gone viral and has caught the attention of many, neither the NBA nor Jordan seems bothered about it.
Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 couldn’t win millions of prize money up for grabs
Jordan retired from the NBA almost two decades ago, but that hasn’t diminished his competitive spirit. Along with his efforts to elevate 23XI Racing, MJ likes to fuel his competitiveness using his expensive yachts and boats. These yachts are not just to show off his $3 billion net worth.
via Imago FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX / 08.05.2022, Miami International Autodrome, Miami, FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX ,im Bild Basket Superstar Michael Jordan mit Ehefrau Yvette Prieto *** Local Caption *** *** FORMULA 1 CRYPTO COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 08 05 2022, Miami International Autodrome, Miami, FORMULA 1 CRYPTO COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX ,in picture Basket Superstar Michael Jordan with wife Yvette Prieto Local Caption nordphotoxGmbHx/xBratic nph00250
The 6x NBA champion entered his ‘Catch 23’ in the 66th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament earlier in June where a total prize of $7.5 million was up for grabs for over 300 boats.
ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad
Jordan’s squad could only bring 400 pounds of fish and lost the competition. ‘Game Time’ won the tournament with a 516-pound fish and bagged a prize money of $1.8 million.
The last time Jordan won a position in this competition was in 2020. Bringing in a remarkable 442.3-pound fish, his squad and the Viking boat won the 2nd place. The Viking boat was worth $8 million, much less than Catch 23.
ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad
The Chicago Bulls legend is now off to enjoy quality time with his wife, away from competition and media coverage. Stay tuned for more such updates, and to follow what Shaq’s ex-agent, Leonard Armato, has to say about the infamous Shaq-Kobe feud, Caitlin Clark’s Olympic snub, and more, watch this video.