Where does Michael Jordan's tie to the Marlins come from?
Michael Jordan is a retired NBA player, and his link to Miami is ownership, not a stated fandom. He is a part-owner of the Marlins, a stake he has held since 2017. Fox News (AP) reported on August 13, 2017, that "A person familiar with the situation says NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has a small stake in Derek Jeter's investment group that reached an agreement to buy the Miami Marlins."
Does it line up with where he grew up?
Nothing in the sources has him saying he roots for the team. Michael Jordan was born in New York City and went to Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. His NBA career was with the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards, so the Marlins connection comes from his stake in the investment group, not from a hometown or a team he played for.
Questions people ask
Which athletes are Marlins fans?
Michael Jordan is the athlete tied to the Marlins, as a part-owner since 2017.
Which athletes grew up Marlins fans?
Nothing shows Jordan rooting for the Marlins as a child; his tie is his ownership stake.
Has Michael Jordan said he is a Marlins fan?
No, the AP report covers his stake in the group that bought the team, not a statement of fandom.