The 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend is just a few days away and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan and president/vice chairman Fred Whitfield met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming weekend.
Here are some clips, quotes and tweets from the press conference.
Michael Jordan’s opening statement, kicking off #NBAAllStarweekend in #Charlotte. #Hornets30 pic.twitter.com/35pa75w8UZ
— Kyle Bailey (@KyleBaileyWFNZ)
February 12, 2019 Michael Jordan: "I can't be more proud with how the city has responded, the team has responded...to finally bring this game here." @NBAAllStar
— Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell)
February 12, 2019 Jordan recalls that he played in the 1991 all-star game in Charlotte and "had a decent game" but "didn't win MVP." Game has finally returned to Queen City, 28 years later.
— Scott Fowler (@scott_fowler)
February 12, 2019 Michael says it’s a lot more work on this side of things to be part of an All-Star game than it is to show up and play.He could never have imagined he would be hosting this event when he was growing up playing. pic.twitter.com/w7BazsQZu8
— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX46)
February 12, 2019 Jordan asked about the All-Star game, if he played any defense, what it means to the fans...I didn’t even play basketball & his answer has me in my feels.“It’s about playing with your heart, and your passion. If you ask any player, you play the game for the love of the game.” pic.twitter.com/F00sHm3Gbz
— Kelsey Riggs (@KelseyRiggsWCNC)
February 12, 2019 MJ says he wants ASG to show visitors that Charlotte is a “unique, small-town city” that they will want to come back again @wcnc
— Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWCNC)
February 12, 2019 Jordan on advice for Miles Bridges in the dunk contest: "Have fun." As for Kemba: "I've always thought the kid was an all-star and he's proven that 3 years in a row."
— Scott Fowler (@scott_fowler)
February 12, 2019 I think Kemba Walker starting is an example of the type of players we’re trying to atttact and grow. We have a lot of work to do, but it starts with showing others what we’re about on that level.-MJ on having Kemba and Hornets on display All-Star Weekend pic.twitter.com/CofRBEceMy
— Kelsey Riggs (@KelseyRiggsWCNC)
February 12, 2019 Michael Jordan said he's committed to putting out a winning product and wants to make #Hornets fans and the city of Charlotte excited about the franchise's direction. "We still have a lot of work to do in terms of making our fan base even more prouder about playing in June." pic.twitter.com/aPGzMXZXLh
— Rod Boone (@rodboone)
February 12, 2019 Michael Jordan’s response to what is tougher to achieve - James Harden’s streak of 30 straight 30-point games OR Russell Westbrook’s 10 straight triple doubles... Classic Jordan. pic.twitter.com/upR8Xj1g07
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP)
February 12, 2019 Michael Jordan on turning 56 Sunday, the same day as the NBA All-Star game. pic.twitter.com/aHAa2xRBLy
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP)
February 12, 2019 And it seems Spectrum Center is almost ready itself for the big weekend.
Things are looking a bit different at Spectrum Center before this weekend's #NBAAllStarGame -- pic.twitter.com/e7FPtZeREc
— WFNZ-AM/FM (@wfnz)
February 12, 2019 Visiting the @Hornets Fanshop taken over by @Fanatics for #NBAALLSTAR2019 pic.twitter.com/B0GfVP0F3S
— ßrïñg ßäçk thê Perfect Balance (@BringBackTheBuz)
February 12, 2019
