"The Michael Jordan of streamers": Fans react with wholesome memes and reactions as IShowSpeed gets featured on China’s CCTV13

IShowSpeed has once again been making headlines after his recent China tour—China's CCTV13 channel aired an 8-minute special report, which discussed IShowSpeed's tour and his streaming activities. The report discusses how the YouTuber breaks stereotypes through his streams and presents a more realistic and diverse side of the country to viewers.

The Dragon Country seems to agree that IShowSpeed has opened a new horizon in the streaming world, where he tries to show his viewers a different side of China.

Following the news, fans have referred to IShowSpeed as the "Michael Jordan of streaming." This is a tribute to his extraordinary success and his extraordinary skill in streaming.

Netizens in splits as IShowSpeed gets featured on China’s CCTV13

In the wake of the CCTV13, fans took to social media to honor Speed's international rise. Many have begun to compare Speed's contribution to streaming with Michael Jordan's legacy in Basketball.

Michael Jordan of streamers (via LASHYBILLS/ X)

Speed has delved deeper into China's modernity, its city life, diverse cultures, and people's minds through his stream. X user @cleyyreloaded hilariously commented on the cultural exchange:

Speed gotta be [...] eligible as an US ambassador after this

Now officially recognized as one of the best, not only in the United States, but worldwide, Speed is a global icon. @StahpAndStare remarked:

They said “top American streamer”

With a genial energy and sense of humor, the YouTuber is known to have traveled the world and to have explored different cultures. According to @BTCBabyBull,

He needs to start a tv traveling the world

@BolWrld claimed that the way IShowSpeed has transformed its image over the past few years is nothing short of fascinating:

The way speed has changed his image over the past few years needs to be studied.

The positive impact Speed is having on a global scale is truly inspiring. @Katsumirei90 added:

W speed/ Getting highest praise by China is big W/ Respect

In her comment on X, @kruzi4eva adored IShowSpeed's life as a streamer.

That boy has lived a fantastic life. Even if he retires now he can look back n be fulfilled.

@kev2alks speculated that Speed secured the bag, and, with all the love and recognition he was getting, he might just have a forever passport to China at this point!

He got the bag and a forever passport to China for sure off this

IShowSpeed has also inspired several fans like @WanjohiMuya to visit China.

Definitely visiting Chongqing. Hope Speed gets some branding deals and endorsements. Streaming ain't easy.

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IShowSpeed's popularity and influence in multiple countries and cultures are both growing day by day in 2025. His streaming shows are harnessing this immense popularity not only in the US but also in many parts of the world.

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