Michael Jordan and basketball go hand in hand. Nobody can discuss the NBA or basketball without mentioning the Chicago Bulls legend. However, the same cannot be said for the Hall of Famers’ franchise, the Charlotte Hornets. Even the addition of budding star LaMelo Ball has barely turned the fortunes of the organization. Recently, a startling piece of news circulating online prompted the NBA world to slam the struggling franchise on the Internet.
Michael Jordan acquired the Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats back in 2010 for $180 million. Being the team owned by the NBA legend, fans had a certain level of expectations from them. However, the Hornets failed to live up to the expectations and became a huge disappointment for the fans. This is probably why NBA fans couldn’t care less when a recent report revealed that the Charlotte Hornets never play on Christmas Day.
NBA Twitter bashes Michael Jordan and LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte Hornets
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There have been several significant games that took place on Christmas Day, that have captured the imagination of fans over the years. For instance, the iconic matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat in 2004. It was the Shaq’s first game against Kobe and his Lakers as a Heat player. This year’s Christmas matchup included fixtures like the Dallas Mavericks vs the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics vs the Milwaukee Bucks, the Golden State Warriors vs the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Denver Nuggets vs the Phoenix Suns.
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Amidst the NBA-Christmas spirits, it was pointed out by a recent report, that the Hornets never get to play on Christmas Day. However, fans couldn’t care less, because they felt that the Hornets’ gameplay was not worth watching during the special occasion. They didn’t hesitate to call out MJ and his poor ownership skills as well. Below are a few of the comments.
Nobody wanna see that bullshit on Christmas https://t.co/PhKq0BDBwz
— Keem the Dream 🚀 (52-14 ☘️) (@V3theJupitarian) December 26, 2022
another reason why Jorbum is NOT the goat
— caris leOFFSEASON (@drewCAVS) December 26, 2022
They’re gonna need to bring back prime MJ to get a Christmas game
— 🍀💍🏆🍀 (@SidestepTatum0) December 26, 2022
This is why LeBron is better than Jorbum
— do better lakers (@DoBetterLAL) December 26, 2022
A jordan owned team😂😂
— 🌃 (@Cozy_4x) December 26, 2022
MJ isn't good at running a franchise 🤷🏾♂️
— Pascal Siakam fan & Scottie Barnes fan. (@rapz_15) December 26, 2022
JorPlumber is to blame for this
— Pablo (@THELIFEOFPABLOx) December 26, 2022
Lol wanna put 13-20 lakers on there though 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 stupid ass organization
— f (@__Frankyyyy___) December 26, 2022
I mean nobody wants to see mj's team lmao
— Briancarlo Santos (@Brian_Carlo_S) December 26, 2022
Slick do think the hornets gonna get Wembanyama so they can finally become relevant 😭 https://t.co/RirZSUI10c
— Kyngromaine🥷🏾 (@kyngromaine) December 26, 2022
That’ll change when they get Victor
— Kdubb (@Dubbkayyy) December 26, 2022
That’s about to change because they’re getting Wemby
— iTalkLakers (@CanWeTalkLakers) December 26, 2022
They gonn have next year with Wembanyama.
— 0fficialMike🐐(Michael Jeffrey JorGOAT ) (@Le6Ls) December 26, 2022
According to several comments by the Twitterati, the Hornets’ game will change for the better once they acquire French prodigy Victor Wembanyama. The team is currently languishing at the 14th position in the Eastern Conference with a worrying record of 9-24.
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Michael Jordan’s Hornets might get stronger next season
Considered one of the weak teams in the league, it might not be long before the Charlotte Hornets change the fans’ perspective. Seven-foot-four-inch tall, Victor Wembanyama is the top prospect of the 2024 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old player has been under constant spotlight as several franchises fight to acquire the center player. Among those franchises, Michael Jordan’s Hornets are the most unlikely contender, .
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The Hornets have only won nine games out of the 33 played. The only way for them to rise up next season is to acquire Wembanyama to help their star LaMelo Ball.