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"He's a regular man. He just happens to be maybe the greatest athlete who ever lived" - Batum on how approachable MJ was as the Hornets' owner
Players were constantly in awe of "His Airness."
52-year-old Michael Jordan said he was better than all of Hornets players: "I don't want to demolish their confidence"
In a 2015 interview, when Jordan was still the Hornets' majority owner, he made a cheeky yet bold statement.
“After Lithuania, I didn’t give a f*** where I got drafted to” - LaMelo Ball on how his unusual overseas experience shaped him
LaMelo Ball shared his thoughts on his tough time playing for BC Prienai in Lithuania, noting that it significantly influenced his mindset.
"It was so terrible, and it's something I'll never, ever forget" - Paul Silas recalls the day his player Bobby Phills passed away in a tragic car crash
Silas said he always kept Bobby in his mind and heart, especially when he passed by the area where the latter passed.
Gilbert Arenas compared LaMelo Ball to Michael Jordan in 1987: "There is a reason Jordan didn't pass it to fu**ing PJ Armstrong"
Arenas understands why LaMelo has started focusing on carrying the scoring load for the Hornets.
“He is must-watch TV” - Kevin Garnett makes a case for LaMelo Ball to be an All-Star despite Hornets being amongst the worst teams
Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce break down why LaMelo Ball should be voted as an All-Star in the 2024-25 campaign.
Chandler Parsons wants to see LaMelo Ball play in a big market: "That makes me excited"
LaMelo Ball has been balling this season, but he doesn't have enough support in Charlotte.
Paul George names a fellow NBA player who reminds him of Allen Iverson: "There are definitely some comparisons"
Paul George sees a touch of Allen Iverson in Tre Mann’s style and game.
"He has the game to turn into superstardom" - Arenas says LaMelo could make the Clippers must-see TV
"Agent Zero" sees LaMelo as a star capable of featuring on the Clippers.
"They still need to build that team around those two guys" - PG explains what's next for the Hornets
George discussed the LaMelo and Miller-led Hornets.
"JT got a ring and dude let his frustrations out about it" - Draymond gives his theory on Williams' cheap shot against Tatum
The Celtics refused to match Dallas' offer for Williams partly to prepare for Tatum's extension.
Austin Rivers thinks that LaMelo Ball is better than Tyrese Haliburton: "He doesn't have a bag"
Austin Rivers would rather have LaMelo Ball over Tyrese Haliburton as a point guard.
Kelly Oubre recalls getting smacked by Michael Jordan after timeout: "I just buckled down and locked in after that"
MJ didn't mind getting physical with his players even as an executive.