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NBA taps Michael Jordan to translate owner-player relationship

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SportsCarolinaMonthly
August 28, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan has a unique role in NBA labor relations — translator and bridge-builder.Since at least 2018, Jordan has served as chairman of the NBA’s labor relations committee. Though the Hornets aren’t part of the playoffs, Jordan was included in the conference call planned Thursday afternoon between players and owners to work out a return to play.The NBA specifically mentioned Jordan’s presence in a press release, saying the league hopes to resume playoff games Friday or Saturday, following a video conference. The league postponed three playoff gam…

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