Fans were “quick to connect" images of an upcoming paint job for Tyler Reddick’s No.45 Toyota "with 23XI’s ongoing antitrust legal battle with NASCAR,” according to Sam Frost of the DAILY EXPRESS U.S.

Artist Chris Carlson lives in Denver. He is a Nuggets fan. He may not have been the most obvious choice to paint a mural in Los Angeles based on a Lakers legend. “My relationship with the Lakers ...

The livery features 23XI written in grey all over the black paint. "Wonder if this is busy enough for the haters" stated a Michael Jordon's team's fan. "Tuff 💪," commented a motorsports enthusiast.