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
Dennis Rodman Had the Perfect Dig for Anthony Mason After Getting Choked
In the NBA playoffs throughout the 1990s — especially in the Eastern Conference — teams took physicality to the next level. And two of the biggest culprits of the playoffs dark arts were Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman and Charlotte Hornets forward Anthony Mason. When the two got together in 1998, things got so heated that Mason choked Rodman. “The Worm” didn’t respond … [Read more...] about Dennis Rodman Had the Perfect Dig for Anthony Mason After Getting Choked
North Carolina Mother Suing Hornets, LaMelo Ball After NBA Star Allegedly Hit Son With Car
A North Carolina mother is suing the Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball after the team’s star guard allegedly drove over the foot of her son with his vehicle during an attempt to obtain Ball’s autograph. Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball allegedly drove over the foot of Angell Joseph after a fan event in October 2023 According to the lawsuit filed Tuesday, the alleged incident … [Read more...] about North Carolina Mother Suing Hornets, LaMelo Ball After NBA Star Allegedly Hit Son With Car