Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is not happy with Kelly Oubre Jr.'s decision-making that could have been costly against the New York Knicks.
With the Hornets ahead 103-96 and just 40 seconds left on the clock–17 on the shot clock–Oubre decided to take a 3-point shot that he badly missed. While he was wide-open during the said play, it was not the best move given that he could have just held the ball and let the time run down to ensure their victory.
Instead, the Knicks got extra time and opportunity to score.
Knicks up 7 with 40 seconds remaining…
If Hornets just hold onto the ball- game is over.So of course Oubre lunches a 3-pointer
MJ’s reaction: pic.twitter.com/4FRjPOfdbs
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) November 13, 2021
After such ill-advised shot, Michael Jordan was visibly frustrated. He appeared to be yelling something, but it was unclear what he was saying. However, it is safe to assume the Hornets owner will have some word with Kelly Oubre Jr. following the contest.
Michael Jordan was HEATED that Kelly Oubre took a 3 with 17 on the shot clock up 7 instead of running the clock down.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) November 13, 2021
Oubre is probably lucky Jordan was not sitting courtside, or else we would have another Malik Monk moment. Remember when MJ slapped the former Hornets swingman at the back of his head for committing a tech in the dying seconds?
With Jordan's frustration, he could have hit Oubre harder in the heat of the moment.
😂 Hornets owner Michael Jordan slaps Malik Monk twice in the back of the head for running onto the court and picking up a tech after Jeremy Lamb's shot with 0.3 seconds left.
(Via @wzaldridge, @WCCBCharlotte) pic.twitter.com/HvIfDJe277
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 13, 2018
Fortunately for Oubre, his epic fail didn't matter at all as the Hornets won the contest 104-96. In the end, it's a learning moment for the journeyman to improve his decision-making instead of chasing for stats.
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