Charlotte Hornets majority owner and former NBA legend Michael Jordan has reportedly been an intermediary between the players and owners amid the ongoing postponement of playoff games following Wednesday's strike.

Jordan was one of the more vocal presences during a virtual owner's meeting on Thursday morning, insisting owners do their best to listen to the players before presenting plans of action. He also spoke to NBPA president Chris Paul and Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook regarding player dialogue.

Via Jackie MacMullan of ESPN:

Jordan, owner of the Charlotte Hornets — and the only Black majority owner in the league — reached out to National Basketball Players Association president Chris Paul, league sources told ESPN, in advance of the owners meeting to get a better understanding of what the players hoped to achieve going forward and to offer assistance as they make their case to the NBA Board of Governors. Jordan also spoke with Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook about issues of social justice that initially left some stars advocating for the cancellation of the season.

It comes as no surprise Jordan made contact with Paul and Westbrook, in particular.

Not only are the star point guards two of the more outspoken presences in the NBA, but they are also Jordan Brand representatives.

The majority of players and owners — MJ included — seem to believe the continuation of play will be the best way for the NBA to use its platform.

Still, Jordan praised the players for their activism regarding racial issues:

Jordan has expressed his admiration to the current NBA players for taking such a strong stand on racial issues, team sources said.

The next steps will likely involve how to amplify these issues even more than before. There might also be an increased emphasis on owner spending at the local level.

In any case, Michael Jordan has been more visible on social justice issues as of late, and he is acting as the bridge for players and owners.