Boston Celtics Larry Bird. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Looking back at the Charlotte Hornets’ history, the franchise was actually almost bought by another NBA legend.
While the Charlotte Hornets are currently owned by Michael Jordan, what could’ve happened if the franchise was bought by another NBA legend? Apparently, Jordan was not the first legend interested in owning an NBA franchise in Charlotte.
Following the departure of the Hornets’ franchise in 2002, many became seriously interested in owning a new team in Charlotte. One of the most notable ownership groups that were interested included Boston Celtics’ legend, Larry Bird.