When it comes to evaluating the best teams in the NBA the Charlotte Bobcats unfortunately aren't on the list. Oh, they're got the talent alright just not the direction and leadership to win quite yet. With new coach Larry Brown stepping in the organization is working to turn around their previous losing seasons. Who knows what the Bobcats will get from Larry Brown, one since he's had his share of medical problems and is known for having spats with his players. Both coach and players will have to be differences aside for this team to improve and eventually become a contender in the Eastern conference. The primary owner, Bob Johnson got so down on the franchise he wanted to sell, but due to the market he knew there wouldn't be a good return on his investment.
Another important figure within the organization is partial owner Michael Jordan, which from media reports claim he's been an absentee member in the front office. If he doesn't get involved enough in the position he currently holds or shows he cares about the future of this team then how can they be successful? Getting a good mix of young talent is important too. The former Chicago Bulls Legend can't control how the Bobcats play on the court together yet can be apart of who they acquire in trades or as free agents. In this year's NBA draft Charlotte wanted to pick 7'0 center Brook Lopez from Standford instead mainly influenced by Larry Brown's approval got Texas point guard D.J. Augustine in the first round as the 9th overall pick.
I have a feeling Jordan and Brown aren't going to see eye-to-eye of many components needed to structure the team. It's apparent also that MJ will be bias in a way to the former Tarheel players such as Raymond Felton and Sean May. Then again he did favor going after Adam Morrison as a draft pick in 2006 who Charlotte did obtain. Plus adding Jason Richardson in trade from the Warriors wasn't too shabby either. Though now he's departed from the team. One thing is for sure the front office will have to put their heads together, maybe even hire a few choice recruits all while excluding owner Bob Johnson from all critical decisions. Otherwise Charlotte will continue to float towards the bottom of the league because Johnson appears to have no clue of how to assemble a winning basketball franchise. For an investor he sure is lazy, failing to commit to the diligent work it takes to build a top-tier contender. Jordan and the rest of top personnel will have to find a way to write the ship in 2008-09.
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