Denny Hamlin Makes a Wild 6-Word Claim About Michael Jordan’s Talent, Pointing Out Scottie Scheffler’s Flaw

NASCAR star Denny Hamlin recently made waves with a bold statement about NBA legend Michael Jordan’s talent, succinctly summing it up in just six words: “Never the best at everything, but…” This comment was part of a broader discussion about what it means to be great in any sport, where Hamlin emphasized that even the greatest athletes have their flaws.

Hamlin pointed out that while Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest of all time (GOAT) in basketball, he wasn’t the best in every aspect of the game. Jordan’s greatness, Hamlin argued, stemmed from excelling in multiple areas rather than mastering just one.

He extended this philosophy to golf, highlighting world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler as an example. Hamlin noted that Scheffler, despite being the top-ranked golfer, isn’t the best putter or driver. Instead, his success comes from being highly skilled across various aspects of the game, proving that you don’t need to be perfect in every area to be the best overall.

This perspective reflects Hamlin’s own approach to NASCAR, where he believes that no driver can dominate every type of track. As he nears the end of his racing career, Hamlin is focusing on his team, 23XI Racing, and his post-retirement plans, which include improving his golf game—though his eyes are still set on one final goal: winning the NASCAR Cup Series.