In 2008, Charlotte’s NBA franchise eliminated 40 jobs, including its entire community relations staff. At the time, the tanking economy and the struggling team — then known as the Bobcats — combined to make the expansion club a consistent money-loser. Two years later, Michael Jordan bought the team from Robert Johnson. And one of his first commitments was to win over the city, in part, by getting the franchise involved in philanthropy and civic events. Along the way, Jordan brought back the…
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