What Drove Michael Jordan to Tears An emotional Michael Jordan fought back tears as he accepted an award for being named the Charlotte Business Journal’s Business Person of the Year. The Charlotte Hornets owner said during a nine-minute speech Tuesday night that aired on the organization’s website that while he’s received many awards as a player, this one was different. Jordan became emotional saying, “I’ve been criticized in a lot of different areas from a business standpoint, but I take pride in the ideas and concepts and views that come out of this organization to build the type of basketball program… that the city of Charlotte can be proud of. Jordan, with tears streaming, said, Thank you for allowing me to cry in front of you. His wife, daughter, brothers and financial adviser, Curtis Polk, all attended the gala at the arena. Jordan spoke of his deep North Carolina roots several times during his remarks, noting he was born in Brooklyn but grew up in Wilmington. In college, Jordan led UNC Chapel Hill to a national championship as a freshman in 1982. Im sort of emotional, Jordan said. I take great pride in something the city of Charlotte can feel proud of. https://youtube/watch?v=QLuJsXggW4g
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:45:47 +0000
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