Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is known for his legendary NBA career, but the six-time champion has remained very involved in the game even after his retirement.

Jordan acquired majority ownership of the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) in 2010 and has owned the team for over a decade.

The Hornets have only made the playoffs three times since 2010 (every time they were eliminated in the first round) because the organization has struggled to succeed in the Eastern Conference.

Charlotte signed eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard through a trade in 2017 and was able to achieve a solid season with the future Hall of Fame center, which may also have been influenced by a message from Jordan himself.

The “old Dwight” was one of the most dominant players in the NBA. Here are some of the awards Howard received during his career:

In his only season with Charlotte, Howard averaged 16.6 points, 12.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 81 games. It was a solid season for the former Orlando Magic star at age 32 and his last as a full-time starter in the NBA.

The Hornets failed to make the playoffs this season, finishing with a record of 36-46. Charlotte has only won once in the last eight seasons.

Although Howard did not return to full-time prominence after the 2017–18 season, he won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.

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