Michael Jordan: From NBA Legend to Majority Owner

EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 13 MIN

Michael Jordan: From NBA Legend to Majority Owner

from Daily Sports History · host Ethan Reese

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.💰 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!Listen now! 👉 DailySportsHistory.com 📲 Follow for more daily sports history insights! Email: [email protected]: YouTube.com/@dailysportshistoryTwitter: twitter.com/dailysportshisFacebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&mibextid=ZbWKwLBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dailysportshistory.bsky.socialInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dailysportshis/profilecard/?igsh=OWl1MzIyYndqOGU2Threadshttps://www.threads.net/@dailysportshis

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