The NBA Playoffs will be resuming this weekend, just days after they came to a screeching halt after multiple teams opted not to play in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin. Chicago Bulls legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan played a key role in the decision, according to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan.
Per MacMullan,
The owners held a virtual meeting Thursday morning, and two participants confirmed that Jordan — who serves as the NBA Labor Relations Committee chairman — was a voice of reason, urging the other owners to allow the players to express their frustrations and concerns before offering any of their own solutions.