Charleston angler catches $400k white marlin on Michael Jordan's 'Catch 23' yacht

From hoops to hooks: Michael Jordan triumphs in the most demanding sport fishing tournament in the world, complete with lie detector

Anyone who thought that Michael Jordan had retired from competition was, in part, mistaken. The NBA legend and one of the wealthiest people in the world — he has a fortune of $3.5 billion according to a recent Forbes list — has stopped competing on the court, but he’s still doing it on the high seas. Specifically, the former basketball player has for years been participating in the White Marlin Open deep-sea fishing tournament, which has been he…

Charleston angler catches $400k white marlin on Michael Jordan's 'Catch 23' yacht

Charleston angler Trey "Cricket" McMillan caught a 71-pound white marlin on Michael Jordan’s yacht, Catch 23, which secured the second-place in the fishing tournament

Michael Jordan’s Fishing Crew Nets $389K—But One Small Mistake Cost Them $3.5M

Michael Jordan’s legendary competitive fire burns just as bright on the high seas as it did on the basketball court. LEBANON, TENNESSEE – JUNE 24: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 – Qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway on June 24, 2023 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) The six-time NBA champion and his crew aboard the 82-foot yach…