Back in 2023, after 13 years with the team, Michael Jordan sold his team, the Charlotte Hornets, previously known as the ...
Former Hornets big man Cody Zeller recalls the events when he unknowingly spoke to NBA legend Michael Jordan after being drafted to Charlotte.
Early in his sophomore season (2004-05), the 2004 NBA Rookie of the Year showcased his explosive athleticism against the then-Charlotte Bobcats. Afterward, he jokingly boasted about his elite hops.