Michael Jordan, after retirement, set up various camps for kids and for adults. These basketball camps were great in themselves, as the players would get to play with the GOAT himself. Not only basketball, but Jordan would organize charity golf camps as well. Though there are a few camps that invited even bigger guys.

Radio sports personality, Mike North recalls one of the Michael Jordan camps he was invited to. In reality, these events did not really include Jordan’s friends or close relations instead, middle-aged millionaires were the most common participants. These included entrepreneurs and wall street brokers.

Michael Jordan gets called a lousy owner

In a podcast episode, Chicago radio legend, Mike described Jordan’s 35 and older basketball camp. Along with Mike, there were other radio broadcasters, coaches, and former players. Coach K was also invited, and he was to draft players for his team. Though Jordan did not want to give Mike a fair deal to play. Recalling this, Mike said, “… so yes, you are cheap.”.

Trending

Billionaire Michael Jordan’s $61 Million Arrival in Talladega Saw Unusual Absence of Wife Yvette Prieto

April 22, 2024 03:36 PM EDT

What Happened to Kenny Smith’s Legs? Unfolding the Sad Truth Behind TNT Host’s Dodgy Knees

April 22, 2024 08:05 PM EDT

Anthony Davis Storms Out Of Press Conference While De’Angelo Russell Takes NBA Refs To Task Online

April 23, 2024 07:51 AM EDT

“So Rigged”: All Hell Breaks Loose as Jamal Murray Forces LeBron James’ Lakers Into Bitter Embarrassment

April 23, 2024 06:21 AM EDT

“Mom Was On Her Death Bed”: Mavs Star Dereck Lively Narrates Painful Aftermath Of Late Mother’s Demise

April 23, 2024 09:33 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Not only that, he says that Jordan is a lousy owner as well. Nonetheless, the camp was great, the participants would practice moves that were taught by big-time coaches, and Jordan was there to make sure everyone stretched before their workout. This camp was a dream come true for everyone, especially for the goodies sent before the camp. These included a good number of Air Jordan merchandise.

Jordan may not be a great team owner after all

In 2010, Michael became the majority owner of the Hornets, which was known as Charlotte Bobcats at the time. Since then, the Hornets have made the playoffs just twice and never made it past the first round. This stretch also included a league record set by the team for the worst regular-season record of 7-59.

$168 Million Richer After Divorcing Michael Jordan, What is Juanita Vanoy Doing Now?

The team looked into rebuilding many times, but even that didn’t seem to work. This year the Hornets lost in the Play-in tournament despite a decent regular season by the young roster. It will be interesting to see what the team looks forward to in the offseason, now that they’ve parted ways with their head coach.

WATCH THIS STORY: How Did Michael Jordan Lose $500 Million in 2020?