On this day in 2010, Michael Jordan made history by becoming the first former NBA player to become a majority owner of an NBA team, purchasing the Charlotte Bobcats (now the Hornets). In this episode of Daily Sports History, we dive into:
🏀 Jordan’s transition from player to owner and the challenges he faced.
📉 The highs and lows of his tenure, from the worst season in NBA history to rebranding the team as the Hornets.
đź’° How he turned a $275M franchise into a $3B powerhouse and reshaped athlete ownership.
🔥 The impact of Jordan’s ownership on the NBA and the future of athlete-driven investments.Listen now and discover how MJ's business moves changed sports ownership forever!🔗
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