Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is known for his iconic NBA playing career, but the six-time champion has also remained very involved in the game since retiring.
Purchasing a majority share of the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) franchise in 2010, Jordan has owned the team for over a decade now.
The Hornets have made just three playoff appearances since 2010 (all first round exits), as it has been a struggle for the organization to find success in the Eastern Conference.
Acquiring eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard via trade in 2017, Charlotte got a solid season out of the future Hall of Fame center, which could have been influenced by a message from Jordan himself.