Back in home state of North Carolina, Jordan's weight reaches farther than court

Posted Feb 17, 2019
Michael Jordan’s place in the All-Star galaxy is reflective of his unique position among those who oversee the NBA’s 29 other franchises. His impact on the team, its fans, their city, and the state in returning to his native North Carolina -- he grew up in Wilmington before attending college in Chapel Hill -- to anchor and stabilize the Hornets will be on full display. (NBA.com)

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