Michael Jordan to attend Chase finale to support Hamlin

Denny Hamlin will have NBA legend Michael Jordan atop his pit box for Sunday’s Chase finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Hamlin, who is sponsored by the Jordan brand and holds season tickets with the Jordan-owned Charlotte Hornets has developed a friendship with the NBA Hall of Famer over the years.

The Charlotte Oberserver’s Jim Utter confirmed the news with the Charlotte Hornets.