Michael Jordan to sell majority stake in NBA's Charlotte Hornets

Michael Jordan to sell majority stake in NBA’s Charlotte Hornets

Basketball icon Michael Jordan has officially reached an agreement to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, bringing an end to his 13-year tenure as the team’s owner.

Hornets Sports & Entertainment confirmed the sale on June 16, revealing that Jordan had reached an agreement with a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall.

Plotkin, who acquired a minority stake in the team in 2019, is the founder and chief investment officer of Tallwoods Capital LLC.

Schnall, on the other hand, is co-president of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC and has been a significant minority owner of the Atlanta Hawks.

The sale is pending approval from the NBA Board of Governors. Despite the sale, Jordan is expected to maintain a minority stake in the Hornets.