Michael Jordan didn’t just walk away—he passed the torch with purpose.
When MJ finalized the $3 billion sale of his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets in 2023, fans saw it as the end of a chapter. But behind the scenes, Jordan was already scripting the next. After 13 years, 423 wins, and zero playoff series victories, His Airness didn’t just want to cash out—he wanted to make sure North Carolina still had a voice in the franchise’s future.
Before the ink dried, Jordan made a personal trip to Nashville to meet with longtime friend and country star Eric Church.