Michael

Jordan

Largely considered the greatest of all time, Michael Jordan’s tenure as an owner however would be described as anything but G.O.A.T worthy. MJ took over majority ownership of the Hornets in 2010 when they were still the Charlotte Bobcats. Jordan, the NBA’s only black majority owner, saw his franchise have only three winning seasons and only two playoff appearances over a 13-year span. His Airness will reportedly keep a minority stake in the franchise but will continue to oversee basketball operations through the NBA Draft and start of free agency on July 1st.

As previously reported, the league hopes to resume play on July 31 with 22 teams in Orlando. All 16 teams currently qualifying for the playoffs would be invited, as well as six more teams vying for a spot. There would be a play-in tournament with proposed rules you can read about via the link below. The idea of all 30 teams returning to play is reportedly no longer being considered, and Michael Jordan was “outspoken” on a recent call, "[A]dvocating for player safety and not having players have to return for meaningless games following a four-plus month hiatus.” We’re anticipating the final details on Thursday.

“I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry,” Jordan wrote. “I see and feel everyone’s pain, outrage and frustration. I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of color in our country. We have had enough... My heart goes out to the family of George Floyd and to the countless others whose lives have been brutally and senselessly taken through acts of racism and injustice.” You can read the entire statement in the link below on Twitter.

“After working closely with government officials, local health agencies, the NBA and in consultation with team physician Dr. Joe Garcia, the Charlotte Hornets will open the Novant Health Training Center inside Spectrum Center to voluntary individual player workouts starting Tuesday, May 26. The on-court workouts will be based on NBA guidelines and include strict protocols to ensure a safe and healthy environment.” With the Knicks and Nets also set to open this week, that means only eight teams have yet to do so. That list includes the Bulls, Celtics, Mavs, Pistons, Spurs, 76ers, Warriors, and Wizards.

Coach Phil Jackson said, ''It has crossed my mind. But, I don’t think I’d ask Michael that question until it became absolutely necessary or it became a reality. It’s just speculation.’' The rumor raced across the internet and talk radio, but is not expected to amount to anything.

Actually, the absense of Stackhouse helps Jordan as he becomes the only real offensive threat for the Wizards. Surprisingly, his FG% didn’t suffer tonight, making 13-of-26 shots.

The deal gives Jordan a stake in most of owner Robert Johnson’s ventures, and make him the largest individual owner after Johnson. A source estimated Jordan will pay between $10 million and $20 million for a piece of the team.

“Absolutely no way,’' the source said Friday. “Michael jerked Bob (Johnson, the majority owner) around the first time, so no. If Bob wanted to do that, he would have said something.’' The Cats are reportedly working with the NBA on a list of candidates to replace the recently departed Tapscott.

There’s also talk of the Cats hiring Dean Smith as an advisor, so there’s a chance that Smith, Brown and Michael Jordan could all assist owner Bob Johnson and GM/coach Bernie Bickerstaff. The question is, will that be too many cooks in the kitchen?

Jordan was kneed in the leg after colliding with Reggie Miller in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s game. He’s day-to-day.