The game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans may have been one of the most disappointing games in the Hornets’ history. An image captured from the Hornets-Pelicans game has been circulating on social media wherein the entire Hornets bench could not be seen anywhere. This has led fans to slam majority owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan once again on social media.
Michael Jordan has been facing a lot of heat lately over his decision to part ways with the Hornets franchise. Though many fans are relieved that Jordan is selling the team, the recent picture might have added to the misery.
A new low for the Charlotte Hornets
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As for the game between the Hornets and the Pelicans, injuries forced a lot of players to exit the game early. This led to the image captured where no player could be seen sitting on the Charlotte Hornets‘ bench.
Though the game started with 10 Hornets? players listed to play, three had to leave the game before the final buzzer. Point guard Dennis Smith Jr. left the game during the third quarter as he was not feeling well.
Hornets? forward Kelly Oubre Jr. made his exit from the game in the second quarter. He was sidelined after suffering a strain in the shoulder which ruled him out for the remainder of the game. As for their leading scorer Terry Rozier, he too had to leave due to some discomfort in his foot. This left the Hornets extremely shorthanded, with only two players on their bench.
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As for the image, it was captured when the two bench players were getting ready to check into the game. This momentarily led to fans witnessing a completely empty bench for the Hornets in New Orleans.
Fans slammed Michael Jordan after the embarrassing picture
Despite injuries causing players to miss out on the game, fans took this as an opportunity to throw Hornets owner Michael Jordan under the bus. One fan tweeted, ?This game needs investigation.?
This game needs investigation
— Weezy5280 (@MileHighWeezy) March 24, 2023
While another fan commented, ?If this was LeBrons franchise they would use it against him in the GOAT convo. JorBum the worst owner of all time. He thought he was Jerry Krause lmaooo.?
If this was LeBrons franchise they would use it against him in the GOAT convo. JorBum the worst owner of all time. He thought he was Jerry Krause lmaooo
— LakersCimBom (@LakersCimbom) March 24, 2023
Here are a few more reactions from fans on Twitter.
Damn Jordan sold everyone too
— RoyalKingNaru (@RoyalKingNaru) March 24, 2023
Pelicans mickey mouse schedule
— Jason (@jason23lake) March 24, 2023
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By the end of the game we only had 7 available players. 5 in, with 2 waiting to check in when this picture was taken. No we weren’t playing with 5 all game lol.
— Jay 🉑 (@JaysNBAfacts) March 24, 2023
NBA fans somehow managed to find a way to include Michael Jordan in this conversation. While some criticized MJ?s managing skills, others bashed the Hornets franchise.
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Though there was a plausible reason why the Hornets’ bench looked so thin, fans did not hold back to voice their frustrations. What are your thoughts on the picture? Let us know in the comments.