Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. However, the same cannot be said about his tenure as the team owner of the Charlotte Hornets. His team has found some success of late, but generally, the Hornets have been a mediocre team — at best — since Jordan took over more than a decade ago.
As it turns out, Charlotte's success (or lack thereof) under his regime might have something to do with how MJ has managed his affairs as the team owner. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Jordan's ownership style seems to be frowned upon around the league:
Jordan is criticized in league circles for his detached ownership style, and for filling his front office and executive leadership team with people from his personal network—although he is not unique on either point.
The report also states that Jordan spends most of his time away from the team. He also has not involved himself in the recruitment of free agents during the offseason. As we all know, MJ is one of the most recognized and well-respected names in the history of the sport, but apparently, his lack of involvement in the day-to-day operations of the Hornets has had an adverse effect on the team and the organization — at least in the eyes of outsiders.
Jordan became the proud owner of the Hornets in 2010. Since then, they've been in the playoffs twice, with both postseason trips resulting in first-round exits. The addition of rookie sensation LaMelo Ball was a tremendous development for Charlotte, and by the looks of it, the future of the franchise will lie heavily in the hands of the 19-year-old.