“JorMickey running from the grind” - Fans troll Michael Jordan for planning to sell his stake in Charlotte Hornets

Michael Jordan is selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The potential buyers are a group led by Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall.

Adrian Wojnarowski

@wojespn

ESPN Sources: Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is engaged in serious talks to sell a majority stake in the franchise to a group led by Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall.

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ESPN Sources: Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is engaged in serious talks to sell a majority stake in the franchise to a group led by Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall. https://t.co/jg03W25s49

A deal hasn't been finalized yet. After 13 years of being the majority owner of the franchise, it seems as if Jordan is ready to go in a different direction. It's unclear whether he'll still be involved in some capacity, but sources have said that could be the case.

Some fans trolled the six-time NBA champion on Twitter. We've collected some of the funniest fan reactions on the internet about MJ selling a majority stake. Here are some of the best.

Champions Round

@ChampionsRound

@wojespn Jordan selling the team to make a comeback

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@wojespn Jordan selling the team to make a comeback

Austin reaves burner

@Lakers17chipOG

@wojespn JorMickey running from the grind

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@wojespn JorMickey running from the grind

Martino

@MartinoPuccio

@wojespn That was an underwhelming tenure to say the least

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@wojespn That was an underwhelming tenure to say the least

Kaleb Earls

@K_Earls32

@wojespn Good. He’s done nothing for that team but drive them into the ground.

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@wojespn Good. He’s done nothing for that team but drive them into the ground.

Hard Rock Sportsbook

@HardRockSB

@wojespn The only thing Jordan has failed at

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@wojespn The only thing Jordan has failed at

V̷a̷t̷o̷r̷

@Vator_H_Town

@wojespn These when I knew MJ was done lmao

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@wojespn These when I knew MJ was done lmao https://t.co/UnOfA4NH57

William🇩🇰

@snack_attacck

@wojespn Jordan’s stint with Charlotte

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@wojespn Jordan’s stint with Charlotte https://t.co/d0MDeZBni0

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@Xommanders

@wojespn @NickiJhabvala Michael said fuck this shit

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@wojespn @NickiJhabvala Michael said fuck this shit https://t.co/mrlI0NW0W5

Hubie Talks Hoops

@HubieTalksHoops

@wojespn Jordan lost the team in a game of chance to this guy, the new owner

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@wojespn Jordan lost the team in a game of chance to this guy, the new owner https://t.co/jQx160b0yR

BullsMuse

@BullsMuse_

@wojespn He’s coming to save the Bulls

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@wojespn He’s coming to save the Bulls

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@HoodiGuWop

@wojespn HE RUNNIN FROM THE GRIND🫵🏽

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@wojespn HE RUNNIN FROM THE GRIND😭😭😭😭🫵🏽

Literal Larry

@ImLiteralLarry1

@wojespn If he sells the team then he won’t own it anymore.

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@wojespn If he sells the team then he won’t own it anymore.

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@HoodiGuWop

@wojespn Lebron would never sell his own team

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@wojespn Lebron would never sell his own team😭 https://t.co/YiXouyr8Ym

Dan Besbris

@DanBesbris

@wojespn "... and I took that personally"

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@wojespn "... and I took that personally"

SSP

@strictsportspod

@wojespn He gonna use that money to gamble

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@wojespn He gonna use that money to gamble 💀

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@wordtoja

@wojespn He’s the worst owner of all time

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@wojespn He’s the worst owner of all time

Enrique

@elrmndo

@wojespn LeGM better

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@wojespn LeGM better

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The Charlotte Hornets need a change to be successful

Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets

Since joining the NBA in 1988, the Charlotte Hornets haven't had any notable success. They had great years in the 1990s when Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson were the pillars of the team. However, since they left, the organization has struggled to be competitive.

Right now, they're relying on their All-Star point guard, LaMelo Ball, to carry them to relevancy. That was the plan when they drafted him back in 2020, but due to his injuries, the team hasn't moved the needle.

The Hornets were on their way to becoming a relevant team again. However, they made decisions that were questionable. Charlotte fired James Borrego, a brilliant coach who has a ton of potential. Miles Bridges then ran into offseason legal issues after they extended him a qualifying offer.

For the Hornets to compete, they'll have to find stability and make smart moves. Maybe this is the reason why Jordan is planning on selling the team.

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