Midnight on Thursday came with major news for Charlotte Hornets fans. Reports started circulating that Michael Jordan could potentially sell his majority stake in the Hornets franchise. It definitely sent shockwaves through the sports world, with fans eagerly waiting to see how the deal unfolds and what it could mean for the legendary basketball player and his family. Amid this shocking news, MJ?s son Marcus shared a rare photo of father and son together, along with the caption ‘Did I lose you?’
Michael Jordan had a spectacular career as a basketball player, but he failed to emulate his on-court success in his role as an NBA team owner. The Charlotte Hornets made it to the playoffs just thrice since 2009, winning 0 rounds. Fans now speculate whether the perennial competitor, obsessed with winning at everything in life, is finally hanging up his boots to spend more time with his family. This recent Marcus Jordan photo furthered such speculations.
Marcus Jordan shares an old memory with Michael Jordan?
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In 2020, Michael Jordan reportedly sold a 20% stake in the Charlotte Hornets to the founders of Melvin Capital and D1 Capital. The sale reportedly earned him over $300 million, while he retained 80% ownership of the franchise. The current valuation of the Charlotte Hornets stands at $1.77 billion, which means that ‘His Airness’ stands to make a massive profit from his initial buy-in price. While the reason behind Jordan’s decision to sell the franchise remains unclear, the deal represents a significant return on his 13-year investment.
Hours after the shocking news of Michael Jordan potentially selling the Hornets broke, MJ’s son Marcus Jordan took to social media to share a heartwarming throwback photo of their younger selves.
In the picture posted on his Instagram story, Marcus and his father can be seen bonding over a game of mini-golf. Marcus captioned the photo. ?Did I lose you?? quoting Drake. The 32-year-old entrepreneur also put Drake?s song ?Lose you? as the background music of the story. The photo showcased the love between father and son from a long time back.
Both Marcus and Michael Jordan look very young in the picture. Meanwhile, fans could hardly figure out the underlying message behind the lyrics of the song.
Michael Jordan has always been known for his dedication to basketball, but he has also expressed how important his family is to him on several occasions. Despite his grueling schedule and demanding career, he has always found time to be there for his children and support their endeavors.
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Michael Jordan?s relationship with his family?
Michael Jordan, in his previous interviews, has talked about how close he is with his family. The Chicago Bulls icon once mentioned that even if it meant enduring tough weather conditions or sitting through an intense football game, he has always been willing to go the extra mile to watch his kids achieve their dreams.
While the NBA superstar’s career may have taken up a significant portion of his time and energy, he has never lost sight of what truly matters in life.
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