Thoughts on MJ as NEW Bobcats owner

[dav7z]

MJ wants to own the Bobcats . Me im all for it put me all in.


http://www.charlotteobserver.com/597/story/307414.html



Would you mind if MJ bought out Bob Johnson. If it comes to be then im the happest season ticket holder in Charlotte.

[Muttley]

Yes.

With his presence at the games lately, which is awesome and evidence that Larry is in the man's ear, it would appear that MJ is taking his role more seriously this season. The team seems to play better with him watching, and the crowds will use it as even more reason to go to the arena on any given night. Does he have enough money to actually be majority owner? I know he's made a damn mint in his career, but BJ's a billionaire (or at least he was before he purchased the team). Still, if Michael could do it, I would support it.

[TarHeelMan]

He's made some really long money, but I don't know if it's in the Bob Johnson stratosphere. If anything, I would envision it being like the original Larry Bird group that wanted the franchise. Jordan would probably have more backing from minority owners, and he would be the face of the franchise. I have a feeling the other minority owners would pony up to help get rid of BoJo.

[TheBeagle]

I'd be for it, but I worry he's such a competitor, he might turn into an Al Davis-type where he goes through coaches like Kleenex if they happen to lose more than 3 games in a row.

Still, the fact that he's sitting with the guys at home games and went to NY with them shows he's making this a full-time job....and to my own surprise (see previous posts about MJ needing to appear at Cats games) I think it's awesome as all get out!!! Maybe with this sort of commitment from MJ, he can get Larry to stay here for all 4 years of the contract!!!!!

[dav7z]

I will say if MJ takes this team and keeps coming to the games . He will add at least 500 butts per game . Just him being the owner and taking a active role means more fans.
I love the fact hes siting with the team this year.

[amour217]

If he keeps showing some sort of steady presence at games to publicly show his support for the team AND he relies on smart basketball people to make the basketball decisions, then I'm all for him becoming the majority owner of the 'Cats

[ammofan]

yeah lets go....anybody but bob at this point

[countryboi]

you got to love a guy that wants to be the man in charge....he may not be the best gm but at least he likes the team and wants to be a part of it....i would be worried we would turn in to the jerry jones..al davis type of owner....scary

[TarHeelMan]

I heard Ric Flair on Packman's show yesterday, and he said when he was at the game the other night, he was more mesmerized by Michael Jordan than by what was actually taking place on the floor.

[ohara831]

This season so far, MJ seems highly involved in making himself seen. That's a good thing.