Fansided

Every NBA team’s most famous fan

By Dylan Hughes

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: American actor Jack Nicholson attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves with his son Ray Nicholson at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: American actor Jack Nicholson attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves with his son Ray Nicholson at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 12: Michael Jordan attends the game between the Utah Jazz and the Charlotte Hornets on January 12, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 12: Michael Jordan attends the game between the Utah Jazz and the Charlotte Hornets on January 12, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Charlotte Hornets — Michael Jordan

As a player, the only colors that looked right on Michael Jordan were the black and red of the Chicago Bulls. But now, in his post-playing career, Jordan rocks the purple and teal.

After spending four years as a part owner, Jordan became the majority owner of the Bobcats in 2010. Jordan was the first former player to become the majority owner of an NBA team.

Now, in 2018, Jordan owns about 90 percent of the team, according to Forbes. This has helped his net worth rise to over $1.6 billion.

So, basically, Jordan has no other chance but root for the Hornets. He has a lot of money tied up in them being a successful basketball team.

Since becoming the majority owner, Charlotte has made the postseason just twice — both times being a first round exit. Unlike most of the celebrity fans we will look at, Jordan actually has some ability to improve the team — and thus, the fan experience.

Charlotte made some moves in the offseason after two straight years in the lottery. They replaced general Rich Cho with former Lakers executive Mitch Kupchak, and replaced head coach Steve Clifford with former Spurs assistant James Borrego.

With star guard Kemba Walker approaching free agency next summer, Charlotte may need to make the playoffs to convince him to stay. Jordan surely hopes that is the case, otherwise he will be rooting for — and running — a lottery-bound organization for years to come.

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