Antonio Brown Surprisingly Likens Himself to Michael Jordan Amidst Jordan's Sale of the Charlotte Hornets (TWEET)
There's an interesting parallel that Antonio Brown has drawn between himself and NBA legend Michael Jordan. Both reached the summit of their sports, and have ventured into team ownership. However, the comparison seems a bit stretched considering the distinct path each took to ownership and the experiences they've had since.
As Michael Jordan relinquished the majority ownership of the Charlotte Hornets after a 13-year run, an ownership group led by Gabe Plotkin, a minority owner of the Hornets, and Rick Schnall, a minority owner of the Atlanta Hawks, stepped in. Jordan is expected to retain a minority stake.
In a curious move, Antonio Brown compared himself to Jordan on Twitter amidst the news. He tweeted, "Me n MJ get the same hate BLK Ownership archives," suggesting shared experiences as team owners.
Jordan's ownership journey began back in 2006 when he became a part-owner, and eventually took over from George Shinn in 2010, paying a sum of $275 million for a controlling interest. His tenure saw him reinstating the team's original name, the Hornets, and becoming the first former NBA player to hit billionaire status. But success on the court was limited, with the team making the playoffs only twice since 2010.
Antonio Brown's venture into team ownership is a recent affair. Since March, he's been part of the Albany Empire's ownership group. His team, the back-to-back champions in the National Arena League (NAL), has since faced adversity. Unpredictable turn of events led to the franchise being expelled from the league.
While the comparison of their ownership journeys might seem odd, it's certainly an intriguing angle on the wider discussion of athletes in team ownership roles.
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