The fact that Michael Jordan is the only black owner in all three major American sports league is sad.
The fact he has to explain to other owners why they should listen to players is even sadder.
He had to take the lead to make sure there wasn’t a league-wide boycott.
Jordan, owner of the Charlotte Hornets — and the only Black majority owner in the league — reached out to National Basketball Players Association president Chris Paul, league sources told ESPN, in advance of the owners meeting to get a better understanding of what the players hoped to achieve going forward and to offer assistance as they make their case to the NBA board of governors. Jordan also spoke with Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook about issues of social justice that initially left some stars advocating for the cancellation of the season.
“Right now, listening is better than talking,” Jordan told the group, according to sources.
Good for Jordan but until the MAGA owners step up it will just be more of the same.
Flip the page to Jordan telling owners not to forget he’s black.