Somehow the NBA still feels that there's a need for Michael Jordan to be involved in the sport. David Stern has voiced his opinions several times concerning this matter. And it would seem like someone is taking notice. Rumors have been persistent that Jordan would like to reenter he fold as an owner of an NBA franchise. Not as a partner , but as the sole owner of a team.
With that in mind consider this, after the debacle that took place in Washington with the Wizards and Abe Pollin, the owner. What are we to make of Jordan's latest whim? We know that from his compteitiveness Jordan did not suffer fools gladly. And rightfully so , as he was always considered to be a winner. But that was on the court. Off the court , Michael's competitive instincts let him down and his waywardness almost lead to the team's demise. His drafting of Kwame Brown straight out of high school, a raw and undisciplined talent who was reluctant to learn from his mentor were the first signs that all was not right with Jordan's grasp of this side of the business. We all know the outcome of that little foray with Brown.
There are two scenarios being played out in the NBA at the moment where ownership could be changing hands with a number of teams. The Seattle Supersonics and the Portland Trailblazers have owners that are very unhappy and willing to sell their teams if the asking price is met. Jordan has let be known that he's in the market for a team , but it has to be the right team. David Stern will do his levelled best to see that Michael is facilitated in this regard , but at what cost to the NBA?
The NBA can ill afford to have Michael Jordan come back to sport that he graced so wonderfully and yet have him fail again as an executive or owner as it wouldn't paint an awe inspiring picture to its partners and sponsors. It's a multi-billion dollar a year business that can ill afford that kind of a catastrophe. Stern has his part to play and so does Jordan in this scenario. I would guess that if Jordan could be persuaded to form a syndicate or partnership with him as as the figurehead then facilitating such an exercise would not be out of the question. With Jordan as the sole principal it might not be looked on so favorably.
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