NBA Superstar Michael Jordan’s Boat Catch 23 Comes To New Jersey Coast
ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 03: Former NBA star Michael Jordan looks on prior to a game between the Michigan Wolverines and Hawaii Warriors on September 3, 2016 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Hey Rat Rockers NBA superstar “Mr. Air Jordan” himself not only was the man to see on the basketball court, but now he brings his talent to the open waters off New Jersey to compete in the Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring fishing tournament in Atlantic City and his $8,000,000 yacht was even seen over in Point Pleasant too.
AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 26: Ex-NBA star Michael Jordan watches the action during the Morning Fourballs of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 26, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
That’s right the NBA Hall Of Famer, and 6 time champion also the owner of the Charlotte Hornets just dropped anchor in the Frank S. Farley State Marina with his 80 foot Viking yacht, which he named “Catch 23” for this weeks fishing challenge.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: Visitors look at Sunseeker yachts on display at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show on February 16, 2023 in Miami, Florida. The show is the largest boat and yacht show in the world. Everything from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations is on hand for the hundreds of thousands of attendees expected throughout the show, which ends on Sunday. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
This tournament is no stranger to Michael, because it is his second year to attend it and he has really done very well too, check this out last year he reeled in a 70 pound white marlin, and his team brought in a 442.3-pound blue marlin back in 2020 ! Now this competition does run until July 16th with a huge prize of $1 Million big bucks down in Atlantic City.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 27: Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson celebrates receiving his Hall of Fame ring at halftime during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 27, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Mr. Jordan is no stranger to the bright lights of AC, he has been spotted not only at the tables playing blackjack his favorite one, Jordan was seen dining at Steve & Cookies by the Bay in Margate City New Jersey. So if your out and about and down that way you might be able and fortunate to get a awesome glimpse of the G.O.A.T of the NBA.
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 10: Michael Jordan, owner of the Charlotte Hornets watches on during their game against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center on March 10, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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