Michael Jordan’s legacy as an NBA player is secure. With six NBA championships, six NBA Finals MVP awards, and five NBA MVP trophies, it’s even easy to forget the last two years he returned with the Washington Wizards in the early 21st century. But it’s been more than a decade since Jordan purchased a majority stake of the Charlotte Hornets from Bob Johnson for $275 million. … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan’s Embarrassing Track Record Could Be Turning Around Thanks to LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball Quickly Walks Back His Profanity-Laced Tirade on Education: ‘What the F— Is School?’
LaMelo Ball had an incredible first season in the NBA. The rookie sensation put up great stats and helped lead the Charlotte Hornets to the Play-In Tournament. Despite missing significant time with an injured wrist, he took home the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year Award. As the toast of the Class of 2021, there is a lot of interest in Ball this offseason. He was recently the … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Quickly Walks Back His Profanity-Laced Tirade on Education: ‘What the F— Is School?’
NBA Draft Pick Ridiculously Invokes the Showtime Lakers While Discussing His New Team
The NBA draft is always full of hyperbole. Pundits are quick to say that this player is the next Luka Doncic or Draymond Green, or that pick will take a team from the lottery to the NBA Finals. We know to take these pronouncements with a grain of salt. However, when a first-round pick compares his new team’s roster to the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s, we know it’s time to pump … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Pick Ridiculously Invokes the Showtime Lakers While Discussing His New Team
LiAngelo Ball Shows out in His Summer League Debut With the Charlotte Hornets
The bombastic LaVar Ball has long-asserted that his three sons will be NBA superstars. Two of the three are well on their way to proving their father right, with his middle son, LiAngelo Ball, the lone non-NBA player at the moment. That may change in the near future, though, if “Gelo” keeps playing like he did in the first game of the Charlotte Hornets’ Summer … [Read more...] about LiAngelo Ball Shows out in His Summer League Debut With the Charlotte Hornets
Michael Jordan Used 1 Text to Pump up a Charlotte Hornets Rookie
Often when the big boss calls a new employee, something has gone wrong. But sometimes, those conversations go the other way. Michael Jordan surprised and impressed Charlotte Hornets’ first-round pick James Bouknight as the rookie struggled in the NBA Summer League. The Hornets took Bouknight late in the lottery at No. 11 overall. The Brooklyn native declared for the 2021 NBA … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Used 1 Text to Pump up a Charlotte Hornets Rookie