As a basketball player, Michael Jordan’s reputation is second-to-none. While you could argue that he was a bit of a jerk during his time on the hardwood, His Airness dominated the competition and took home just about every piece of silverware imaginable. Since taking control of the Charlotte Hornets, though, things took a turn for the worst. During his time as the team’s … [Read more...] about Charlotte Hornets: Michael Jordan Can Start to Salvage His Awful Ownership Reputation With 2 Meetings This Week
Mark Williams Had the Perfect NBA Draft, Despite Paolo Banchero Stealing the Show
On the whole, the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program has to be pretty pleased with the 2022 NBA draft. Five of their players — Paolo Banchero, A.J. Griffin, Mark Williams, Wendell Moore Jr., and Trevor Keels — heard their names called, which set an all-time ACC record. Banchero also stole the show on an individual level by making an unexpected leap and becoming the first … [Read more...] about Mark Williams Had the Perfect NBA Draft, Despite Paolo Banchero Stealing the Show
Michael Jordan Couldn’t Resist Teasing Mark Williams About Duke During His Draft Call
If you think of Michael Jordan’s skill set, trash-talking is probably pretty high on the list. His Airness was able to throw out verbal barbs as easily as converting a lay-up; on occasions, even his teammates were subject to the assault. It seems that hasn’t really changed, even as MJ has moved into ownership. During the 2022 NBA draft, Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets smartly … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Couldn’t Resist Teasing Mark Williams About Duke During His Draft Call
Miles Bridges Has Put Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Hornets in an Extremely Awkward Position
The Charlotte Hornets have been a non-factor in the NBA for quite some time. Since Michael Jordan became the franchise’s majority owner toward the end of the 2009-10 season, the Hornets have made just three appearances in the postseason, losing every time in the first round. And since their last appearance in 2016, the Hornets have had a winning record just once. That was … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges Has Put Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Hornets in an Extremely Awkward Position
Larry Johnson Gets Specific On How He Would Dominate in Today’s NBA
Larry Johnson’s NBA career was full of “what ifs.” What if he and Alonzo Mourning had just sat down and worked things out? What if he hadn’t been traded to the New York Knicks? And, of course, what if he hadn’t hurt his back? Following a highly successful two-year run at UNLV, where he won a national championship and was a two-time Big West Player of the Year and a two-time … [Read more...] about Larry Johnson Gets Specific On How He Would Dominate in Today’s NBA