LaMelo Ball renews spark in Hornets, much to Michael Jordan's delight

Posted Dec 7, 2021
The Charlotte Hornets have been owned by six-time NBA champ Michael Jordan since 2010 yet have reached the playoffs three times since 2004. Jordan is in a happier mood, and there are friendly rumblings inside Spectrum Center because the Hornets are seemingly built to last — finally — and mainly because of a kid they didn’t let get away this time. (NBA.com)

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