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Basketball · Retired
Michael Jordan
The first former player to become majority owner of an NBA team, now a NASCAR owner.
Off-the-field timeline
- 1996Philanthropy
Boys & Girls Club
Founded a Chicago-area club dedicated to his father.
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Charlotte Hornets
Bought a minority stake in 2006, controlling interest in 2010, sold majority in 2023.
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Magic Johnson
Five-time champion who became one of the most successful athlete-owners in sports.
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