Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers where he has played his entire career. As Kobe gears up for retirement, everyone has been showing their respects including the Hornets now owner Michael Jordan.
NBA: Michael Jordan Thinks Jeremy Lin Will Be the Hornets ‘Biggest Acquisition’
Michael Jordan still holds the title as the greatest basketball player but his judgement as an exec and surveyor of NBA talent continues to be questionable. The Charlotte Hornets owner likes what he sees from their new acquisition, Jeremy Lin and made a big proclamation.
NBA: Lance Stephenson on Time With Hornets: ‘a star normally gets the ball’
Lance Stephenson played well with the Indiana Pacers and it was expected that he would be a significant help to the Charlotte Hornets. It was not a unanimous decision however, there were concerns about how well he would fit with the team and those concerns ended up being justified.
NBA: Michael Jordan Turned Down 4 First-Round Picks From the Celtics to Draft Frank Kaminsky
Michael Jordan’s skills as an owner and GM have been notoriously bad and highly criticized. This latest bit of information might lead to more flack against the legendary athlete.
NBA: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Wants to Be the Best Defender Ever in NBA History
Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has gotten a lot of criticism over the years with many people who feel he hasn’t lived up to expectations after being drafted No. 2 overall in 2012. But now in his third NBA season, MKG has earned respect for his tenacious defense, typically locking up the best perimeter player on opposing teams. As his confidence on that end of the floor has grown, Kidd-Gilchrist now has his sights set on becoming not just the best defender in the NBA today, but the best defender in the NBA, ever.
