A fake endorsement claiming the NBA star is supporting Donald Trump has gone viral on social media. Now, Jordan’s representatives have denied any endorsement of either candidate – unlike LeBron James, who has called to vote for Kamala Harris. NBA superstar Michael Jordan has set the record straight.
Following a that suggested that the 61-year-old athlete had endorsed Donald Trump ahead of today’s vote, Jordan’s representatives have issued a statement denying the NBA star’s endorsement of any candidate. In the statement to The Independent, Jordan’s representatives stated: “There is absolutely no truth to the claim that Michael Jordan has made an endorsement in the presidential election.” The infamous post from two days ago falsely claimed that the six-time NBA champion had “become the latest to endorse Donald Trump for President.
” Jordan is notoriously private and rarely reveals his political allegiances, as opposed to another NBA legend, LeBron James. Indeed, the fake social media post came in the wake of James’ endorsement of Kamala Harris. In his post, the 39-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star wrote: “What are we even talking about here?? When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me.
VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!” James’ post also included a video featuring clips of , and ended with the caption: “Hate takes us back.” Many celebrities from the sports world have chosen a side in this hotly contested race, .