Hornets GM candidate Mitch Kupchak has key skill: Ability to tell Michael Jordan no

Posted Feb 20, 2018
Mitch Kupchak is a leading candidate for the Charlotte Hornets general manager job. But even if Kupchak, 63, does not end up getting hired, he represents the sort of GM this team needs – a strong personality who is well-respected throughout the NBA and who has enough clout that, when needed, he can tell everyone else to butt out and let him do his job. (Charlotte Observer)

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