This NBA legend received a message of encouragement from Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is known for his iconic NBA playing career, but the six-time champion has also remained very involved in the game since retiring.

Dec 7, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets team owner Michael Jordan yells in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Spectrum Center.

Purchasing a majority share of the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) franchise in 2010, Jordan has owned the team for over a decade now.

The Hornets have made just three playoff appearances since 2010 (all first round exits), as it has been a struggle for the organization to find success in the Eastern Conference.

Acquiring eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard via trade in 2017, Charlotte got a solid season out of the future Hall of Fame center, which could have been influenced by a message from Jordan himself.

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

Eight-time All-Star

Eight-time All-NBA

Five-time All-Defensive

Five-time total rebound leader

Three-time Defensive Player of the Year
Two-time blocks champion

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

The Hornets did not make the playoffs that season, as they finished with a 36-46 record. Charlotte has finished with winning record just once in the last eight seasons.

For Howard, he did not become a full-time starter again after that 2017-18 season, but did win an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.