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☆ Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs wins NBA Rookie of the Year award
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Kevin Dotson | Steve Almasy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama is the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, the first player from France to ever win the honor. Wembanyama’s points and rebounds per game are the highest for a rookie since Blake Griffin averaged 22.5 points and 12.1 rebounds during the 2010-11 season. The Frenchman is the first international player since Slovenia’s Luka Doncic in the 2018-19 season to win the award. The Spurs missed the playoffs after finishing the regular season 22-60, which matched their record of the previous year. 1 draft picks, Hall of Fame big men David Robinson and Tim Duncan, who also received rookie of the year honors.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Brandon Miller, “, Wembanyama, ”, Blake Griffin, Frenchman, Slovenia’s Luka Doncic, @SportsonMax, San, David Robinson, Tim Duncan, CNN’s, De la Fuente Organizations: CNN, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Hornets, Slovenia’s, Spurs, Max, of Fame Locations: France

☆ Draymond Green: Emotional Steph Curry laments ‘self-inflicted wounds’ following fourth ejection of forward
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was left lamenting “self-inflicted wounds” after Draymond Green received his fourth ejection of the season during the team’s 101-93 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Green’s ejection came less than four minutes into the game after he received two technical fouls for disputing two separate foul calls. Green also a received a suspension during last season’s playoffs after stamping on the chest of Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis. Green was also left off Team USA’s Olympic roster due to his suspensions. Curry was visibly frustrated following Green’s latest ejection, shaking his head and covering his face with his jersey.

Persons: Steph Curry, ”, Draymond Green, Rudy Gobert, Green, Curry, Mike Ehrmann, ” Curry, what’s, “, –, Steve Kerr’s, you’ve, Andrew Wiggins Organizations: CNN, Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, NBA, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Warriors, Players Association, USA’s, Western Conference, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets Locations: Sacramento

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid has been re-evaluated by doctors and they are “happy with the progress” the 76ers center is making following meniscus surgery on his left knee, Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday. “I think there’s always stages of how these things progress,” Nurse said before the Sixers faced the Charlotte Hornets. Embiid's status has been a source of speculation with an expected team medical update never coming on the re-evaluation after the Feb. 6 surgery. Embiid, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Saturday, has missed 21 games since tearing the meniscus against Golden State on Jan. 30. In the time since, Philadelphia has fallen from third in the Eastern Conference to eighth, going 7-13 in the 20 games leading into Saturday.

Persons: — Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse, “, ” Nurse, We’re, ”, Nurse, “ I’m, Embiid Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, 76ers, Sixers, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State, Eastern Conference Locations: Philadelphia

☆ Rex Chapman: Former NBA star is glad to ‘be on the other side’ of drug and gambling addiction
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Wynn Westmoreland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Rex Chapman arrives at the premiere of the second season of "Ted Lasso" on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the Pacific Design Center. Kentucky Wildcats guard Rex Chapman (3) in action against the Iona Gaels at Rupp Arena in December 1986. He says the drug addiction was a gateway to a gambling addiction which cost him nearly all of the $40 million he earned during his career. [And that] once I was able to get clean, there were people willing to give me opportunities,” Chapman told CNN. “It’s Hard for Me to Live With Me” is published by Simon and Schuster and Rex Chapman can be heard weekly on his podcast “Owned” by Smartless Media.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Criminal charges connected to a domestic violence case against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges were dropped Tuesday because of “insufficient evidence," court documents show. Bridges had been facing three charges for an alleged violation of a domestic violence protection order on Oct. 6, 2023, misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property. Later, the woman told prosecutors she was unsure how her car was damaged, according to court documents. He sat out all of the 2022-23 NBA season as a result of the domestic violence case from June 2022. The 25-year-old Bridges was also ordered to complete 52 weeks of parenting classes, 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling and 100 hours of community service as part of the agreement.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, Miles Bridges, Bridges, “, Samantha Pendergrass Organizations: Charlotte Hornets, Court, Superior, Hornets Locations: N.C, Charlotte Mecklenburg, Los Angeles

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are sending often-injured small forward Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Tre Mann, power forward Davis Bertans, point guard Vasilije Micic and two second round draft picks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The second round picks will be in 2024 and 2025, according to the person. Washington to the Dallas Mavericks for Grant Williams, Seth Curry and a 2027 first-round draft pick, AP sources said. The Hornets signed Hayward to a four-year, $120 million contract in 2020 hoping he would give them a boost and make them a consistent playoff team. The Thunder acquired Bertans from the Dallas Mavericks in a draft night deal last year, and he has played sparingly.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anthony Davis and the Lakers might be starting to find their rhythm — just as the uncertainty of the NBA trade deadline approaches. Davis had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and Los Angeles held on to defeat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 124-118 on Monday night for their third straight win. “When we put our minds to it, we can beat any team in this league,” Davis said. Davis was simply too much to contain for a Hornets team severely lacking height with center Mark Williams still out with a back injury. “He’s seen just about everything," Lakers coach Darvin Ham said of the double teams Davis has faced and beaten.

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☆ Frame by Frame, an Artist Distills What Sports Cameras Blur
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Travis Diehl | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

What would a basketball game be like without the ebb and flow of two teams, without the roar of the crowd? Like Paul Pfeiffer’s videos. In “Fragment of a Crucifixion (After Francis Bacon),” from 1999, the Charlotte Hornets’ star power forward Larry Johnson rocks back and forth, alone on the court, screaming in victory or agony. In “Race Riot,” hands reach in to brace a fallen Michael Jordan — his iconic jersey, number 23, is blank. They’re small, they’re silent — and they’re just for you, an intimate confrontation with extravaganzas meant for millions.

Persons: Paul Pfeiffer’s, Francis Bacon, Larry Johnson, Michael Jordan —, ” Pfeiffer, aren’t, extravaganzas Organizations: Museum of Contemporary Art, Charlotte Hornets Locations: United States, Los Angeles, East Harlem, Mexican

☆ Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sold for a record-breaking $8m
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A set of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers was sold for a record-breaking $8m, the BBC reports. The six individual sneakers were all worn by Jordan during the game-clinching NBA finals in the 1990s. During his career, the basketball superstar went to the NBA Finals six times and won each time. The set of winning sneakers include Air Jordan VI (1991), Air Jordan VII (1992), Air Jordan VIII (1993), Air Jordan XI (1996), Air Jordan XII (1997), and Air Jordan XIV (1998). The photos, taken by Bill Smith, were taken after the 1992, 1993, 1996, and 1998 NBA Finals.

Persons: Michael Jordan's, Jordan, Jordan VI, Jordan VII, Air Jordan VIII, Air Jordan XII, Air Jordan XIV, Bill Smith, Brahm Wachter, Matthew Kish, Sotheby's, Michael Jordan, He's Organizations: BBC, NBA, Air, Forbes, of Fame, Jersey, Charlotte Hornets, Business Locations: Dubai

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points in the first half Monday night, a franchise record for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Towns was 14 for 17 from the field and 8 of 9 from 3-point range as the Wolves took a 69-64 lead over the Charlotte Hornets. The eight 3-pointers in a half were two shy of the NBA record. The NBA record for points in a first half is shared by David Thompson and George Gervin with 53. ___Political Cartoons View All 253 Images

Persons: — Karl, Anthony Towns, David Thompson, George Gervin Organizations: Minnesota Timberwolves, Wolves, Charlotte Hornets, NBA Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, Towns

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle had 25 points and 20 rebounds, RJ Barrett scored 16 points, and the New York Knicks advanced to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 115-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. The Knicks missed their chance to win Group B when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat to finish unbeaten in pool play. But the Knicks took the wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference by tiebreaker because of their point differential in the preliminary round. Reserves Immanuel Quickley scored 23 points and Josh Hart chipped in 17 as the New York bench outscored Charlotte’s 50-35. Randle and Barrett combined for 28 points to lead the Knicks to a 53-44 lead at halftime.

Persons: — Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Josh Hart, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams, LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, Randle, Barrett Organizations: New York Knicks, NBA, Charlotte Hornets, Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Eastern Conference, Bucks, Charlotte’s, Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons Locations: New York, York

☆ Dr. Trisha Bailey is the richest Jamaican-born woman. She overcame a lot to get here
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Jamisha Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Entrepreneur Dr. Trisha Bailey says despite a youth marked by trauma and poverty, she wouldn't change a single thing about her life. Dr. Bailey was recovering from a suicide attempt when she founded Bailey Medical Equipment & Supply and Pharmacy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay was based on a conversation with Dr. Trisha Bailey, a billionaire who became the richest woman born in Jamaica. Dr. Trisha Bailey is an entrepreneur who has become the richest Jamaican-born woman.

Persons: Trisha Bailey, Bailey, —, Salomon Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley, Shotby3DPhotography, Oprah Winfrey Organizations: Bailey, & Supply, Pharmacy, Service, University of Connecticut, UCONN, Bailey's, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns Locations: Jamaica, Connecticut, America, Florida, United States

☆ NBA roundup: Hornets work OT to snap Celtics' streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Ex-Celtic Gordon Hayward had 20 points. Boston's Payton Pritchard added 21 points. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope supplied 20 points for the Nuggets, who snapped a four-game road losing streak. Williamson scored 18 points in the second quarter to help the Pelicans take a 13-point halftime lead, and Ingram scored 18 third-quarter points as the lead expanded to 31 at the end of the period. Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points for Minnesota, which won for the ninth time in its past 10 games.

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☆ NBA In-Season Tournament: What is it, how will it work and how to watch
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The 2023-24 NBA season may only have gotten underway last week, but this year, teams won’t need to wait until the NBA Finals in June to have the chance of lifting some silverware. How to watchIn the US, 14 group games and all seven knockout-round games will be nationally televised on ESPN or TNT, while international viewers will be able to watch on NBA League Pass. FormatThe inaugural In-Season Tournament begins on November 3 and ends with the championship game on December 7 – and every game except the title game will count towards regular season standings. Will LeBron James add an In-Season Tournament trophy to his four NBA titles? The NBA will, of course, be hoping for similar success for the In-Season tournament.

Persons: LeBron James, Mark J, Terrill Organizations: CNN, NBA, ESPN, TNT, Western, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, LA Lakers, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs Eastern Conference, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons Group, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Bucks , New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic Every, Mobile, Disney Locations: Las Vegas, Sacramento, Milwaukee Bucks ,, Florida

☆ Cam Thomas eclipses 30 again as Nets down Hornets
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/67] Oct 30, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) during warm ups against the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 31 - Cam Thomas scored 19 of his 33 points in the second half and helped carry the Brooklyn Nets to their first victory of the season, a 133-121 decision against the host Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Thomas has scored 30 or more points in all three games this season. Ben Simmons added 11 points and 10 rebounds and Day'Ron Sharpe had 11 points for the Nets. Charlotte was within 10 points with about eight minutes remaining, but Thomas scored four points across a 41-second span to help the Nets pull away.

Persons: Charlotte ,, Mark Williams, Jim Dedmon, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Lonnie Walker IV, Dorian Finney, Smith, Terry Rozier, Brandon Miller, Gordon Hayward, Thomas, Ben Simmons, Day'Ron Sharpe, Charlotte, Bridges Organizations: Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Spectrum Center, Brooklyn, Nets, Hornets, Charlotte, Bridges, Thomson Locations: Charlotte, Charlotte , North Carolina, USA, P.J . Washington

BIIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The mother of a woman killed near the University of Alabama has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against current Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller and two other men. Decarla Raietta Heard filed the suit Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Western Division against Miller, former Crimson Tide player Darius Miles and another man, Michael Davis. Both Miles and Davis are charged with capital murder while Miller was described as a cooperating witness. Miller and fellow freshman Jaden Bradley, who has since transferred to Arizona, were also placed at the scene. According to police testimony, Miller brought Miles his gun.

Persons: Brandon Miller, Decarla Raietta Heard, Miller, Darius Miles, Michael Davis, Heard's, Jonae Harris, Miles, Davis, Kirby D, Farris, Malia D, Tartt, “, ” They're, Jaden Bradley, Miles texted, Jim Standridge Organizations: University of Alabama, Charlotte Hornets, Northern, Northern District of Alabama Western Division, Crimson Tide, Alabama, Birmingham Locations: Ala, U.S, Northern District, Arizona

☆ Michael Jordan becomes first athlete to rank among America’s 400 wealthiest people, according to Forbes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —NBA legend Michael Jordan has reached a new milestone in his entrepreneurial career as the first professional athlete to be ranked among America’s 400 wealthiest people, according to Forbes. Jordan enters the Forbes 400 list at number 379 having sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets earlier this year. During his 15 seasons in the NBA, Jordan won five MVP awards and six titles with the Chicago Bulls. Elon Musk’s estimated worth of $251 billion sees the Tesla and SpaceX CEO top the Forbes 400 ahead of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, whose wealth is estimated to be $161 billion. Forbes estimated that America’s 400 richest people are now worth a collective $4.5 trillion, which equals the record set in 2021 and is slightly higher than the 2022 GDP of Japan ($4.23 trillion), according to the World Bank.

Persons: Michael Jordan, Jordan, Gabe Plotkin, Rick Schnall –, Elon Musk’s, Jeff Bezos Organizations: CNN, NBA, Forbes, Charlotte Hornets, Nike, Hanes, Gatorade, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, Hornets, SpaceX, Amazon, World Bank Locations: Deck, Japan

☆ The meme stock mania is now a movie. Here's what has happened to GameStop and AMC
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

There's Anthony Ramos' Marcus, a GameStop cashier, being lectured by his parents that this stock trading thing isn't real. Reddit versus Wall StreetMany social media traders discussed the meme stock moment in David vs Goliath terms — the retail traders versus the hedge funds. Several brokerages limited trading in meme stocks at the height of the meme stock mania. In the second quarter of 2019, before the meme stock mania began, the company generated about $1.3 billion in net sales. The AMC stock sales have diluted the holdings of individual shareholders, and the market cap of AMC is still down more than 50% from its peak.

Persons: Pete Davidson, Paul Dano's Keith Gill, Kitty, There's Anthony Ramos, Marcus, Jenny, hasn't, David, Gabe Plotkin, Seth Rogen, Capital, Robinhood, Chewy, Ryan Cohen, Matthew Furlong, shakeups, Adam Aron, Plotkin Organizations: Sony Pictures Entertainment, GameStop, YouTube, Ferrari, AMC Entertainment, AMC, SEC, Amazon, Wall Street titans, Charlotte Hornets

☆ Even with alpha strikeout, Steve Cohen scores
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Hedge fund mastermind Steve Cohen is best known for his savvy trades, but it doesn’t take an investing whizz to make money in baseball. His New York Mets are one of the worst teams in the league despite a record-setting $364 million payroll. Cohen bought full ownership of the club in 2020 for $2.4 billion and spent lavishly on the roster. Even so, the Mets are already worth $500 million more than Cohen paid, according to Forbes, a nice uplift for substandard performance. Dan Snyder just sold his woeful Washington Commanders for $6 billion; Snyder paid $800 million for the team and its stadium in 1999.

Persons: Steve Cohen, Cohen, Max Scherzer, Dan Snyder, Snyder, Michael Jordan, Jennifer Saba, ’, Jeffrey Goldfarb, Sharon Lam Organizations: YORK, Reuters, New York Mets, Mets, Forbes, SAC Capital Advisors, Charlotte Hornets, Twitter, Sequoia, Walmart, BT boss’s, Thomson

☆ Victor Wembanyama scores nine points on shaky San Antonio Spurs debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

However, it’s fair to say the reality of ‘Wemby’s’ Spurs debut didn’t quite match the expectation as the 19-year-old finished with just nine points on 15.4% shooting in the Spurs’ 76-68 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Wembanyama acknowledged it was a difficult first night for him but called his debut a “special moment.”“It was really special to wear that jersey for the first time,” Wembanyama said. 3 pick in the draft, made his Portland Trail Blazers debut in an enthralling game against the Houston Rockets. Scoot Henderson impressed on his Portland Trail Blazers debut but was forced off with an injury. Injury permitting, next up for these teams is an intriguing clash between Henderson and Wembanyama as the Trail Blazers take on the Spurs on Sunday.

Persons: LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Wemby’s, Brandon Miller, Wembanyama, ” Wembanyama, “ It’s, I’m, Miller, Scoot Henderson, Jabari Smith Jr, Tari, Smith Jr, Ethan Miller, Henderson, Jonah Herscu Organizations: CNN, NBA, San Antonio Spurs, Spurs, Charlotte Hornets, ”, Hornets, Frenchman, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Rockets, Getty, Blazers, ESPN, Injury Locations: Portland

☆ 2023 NBA draft: How to watch the next wave of basketball talent find their new teams
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —It marks the dawn of a new generation of basketball talent; the NBA draft is here and its more exciting than ever. How to watchThe 2023 NBA draft takes place on Thursday, June 22 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. To see who is selected by which team, fans can watch the draft on ABC, ESPN or via the NBA league pass. Two-time NBA MVP Jokić is what all general managers are stiving for, a late round pick who blossoms into a superstar player. First round draft orderHere is who will pick where in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft:1.

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CNN —Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 Frenchman who some NBA commentators think could be a generational talent, was the No. 1 pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Draft on Thursday night. “It’s a tough league,” Wembanyama told draft broadcaster ESPN through tears after he was selected. G-League player Scoot Henderson, a 6-foot-2 guard, was the third pick, going to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 6-foot-7 brothers are the first siblings to be picked in the top five (or top 10, even) of the NBA Draft in the same year.

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☆ All eyes on projected top pick Wembanyama ahead of NBA Draft
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

June 21 (Reuters) - When it comes to the 2023 NBA Draft, there is Victor Wembanyama and then there is everyone else. A so-called generational talent who can quickly change the trajectory of a franchise, Wembanyama is the most anticipated and hyped NBA Draft prospect since LeBron James, the league's all-time leading scorer, in 2003. I've never seen anything quite like him on a basketball floor," ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas said on a conference call. The Charlotte Hornets own the second pick in the NBA Draft while the Portland Trail Blazers are set to pick third overall. There will be 58 picks across two rounds in the 2023 NBA Draft instead of the usual 60 because Philadelphia and Chicago forfeited a second-round pick due to violating rules governing free agency discussions.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, LeBron James, I've, Jay Bilas, Antonio, Basketball Hall of Famers David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Duncan, San, James, Everybody's, LeBron, We've, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris Organizations: San Antonio Spurs, NBA, ESPN, Basketball Hall of Famers, Spurs, Metropolitans, French League, Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia, Chicago, Thomson Locations: San Antonio, Toronto

☆ Victor Wembanyama: Excitement builds for NBA draft as projected top pick lands in the US
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( George Ramsay | Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Not since LeBron James was drafted 20 years ago has there been this much excitement about an NBA prospect – as shown by the crowds eagerly awaiting Frenchman Victor Wembanyama’s arrival in the United States. 1 overall pick in this week’s NBA draft, landed at Newark International Airport outside New York City on Monday, where he was greeted by fans seeking selfies and autographs. Victor Wembanyama arrives for the #NBADraft Presented by State Farm 🇫🇷✈️🇺🇸📅 Thursday, June 22, 8pm/et on ABC/ESPN pic.twitter.com/rBXDttMoDJ — NBA (@NBA) June 19, 2023“I don’t know how they knew what flight I was on, but it’s fun,” Wembanyama said about the crowds greeting him at the airport. “My mind is really focused on these finals for the last couple of weeks and it’s now going to go so quickly,” he recently told reporters about the prospect of the NBA draft. “There’s a lot going on and I have a lot to plan with my family and my agents, the draft is in a week so there’s a lot going through my mind, so I just feel lucky to be able to live through all this.”

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☆ Michael Jordan is selling the Charlotte Hornets — and he stands to make billions
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Michael Jordan has agreed to sell his majority stake in his NBA team the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets are valued at $3 billion, per ESPN — more than 10 times the sum Jordan paid in 2010. Michael Jordan could bag a billion-dollar windfall after he agreed to sell his NBA team for what's likely be a huge premium on the price he paid 13 years ago. Jordan previously sold a minority stake in the Hornets to Plotkin, who is the founder of investment firm Tallwoods Capital, and Daniel Sundheim in 2019. Rapper J. Cole is also part of the group that will buy Jordan's majority stake, the Hornets said.

Persons: Michael Jordan, Gabe Plotkin, Rick Schnall, Jordan, Plotkin, Daniel Sundheim, J, Cole, Schnall, He'll, Air Jordan Organizations: NBA, Charlotte Hornets, Hornets, ESPN, Morning, Tallwoods Capital, Charlotte Bobcats, Atlanta Hawks NBA, Nike, Air, Forbes Locations: Forbes

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