Today in History: Michael Jordan becomes the first ex-player to become a majority owner in the NBA
- Posted on March 17, 2026
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Today in History: Michael Jordan becomes the first ex-player to become a majority owner in the NBA

On March 17, 2010, Michael Jordan became the first ex-player to become a majority owner in the NBA as the league’s Board of Governors unanimously approved his $275 million bid to buy the Charlotte …