In time of need, Jordan goes silent

Playin' golf...

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:28 AM ET  10.13 by jgb

Lets get real..... he's an owner......with his own agendaHow can he really help?

And I'm sure David Stern has told all the owner to keep quiet during the lock out. When was the last time Mark Cuban has said anything?

Speak Softly But Carry A Big Stick, Bro.

Stern is running this circus! I never knew, such a little man, could be so evvvvvvviiiiiiiiilllllllllllll.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:45 AM ET  10.13 by Teemon_216

Stern is running this circus! I never knew, such a little man, could be so evvvvvvviiiiiiiiilllllllllllll.

I don't blame him. He's too classy to deal with the morons known as owners. Talking to the owners is like talking to rocks... why bother. It's sad the league has gone as far as getting a federal mediator to help them work their differences. What a shame... play on Jordan... these fools don't deserve your time.

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  10.13 by Lostwill

I don't blame him. He's too classy to deal with the morons known as owners. Talking to the owners is like talking to rocks... why bother. It's sad the league has gone as far as getting a federal mediator to help them work their differences. What a shame... play on Jordan... these fools don't deserve your time.

I concur, this situation is out of control. Common ground needs to be found.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:28 AM ET  10.13 by jgb

Lets get real..... he's an owner......with his own agendaHow can he really help?

Exactly... He's in a no win situation. If he comes out in support of the owners the players will rip him to pieces on Twitter for being a turncoat.

If he backs the players he's basically condemning himself to a losing investment as an owner.

MJ has seen it from both sides. He knows where his money comes from now. And where it's going. To the players and not into his own pocket. He can't support the players and still work with the owners.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:32 AM ET  10.13 by eddieinportland

And I'm sure David Stern has told all the owner to keep quiet during the lock out. When was the last time Mark Cuban has said anything?

I don't think Stern can just tell the owners what to do. He works for them.

But the owners are united and are working together whereas the players couldn't care less about other players. Just like on the court it's pretty much every superstar from themselves and to hell with the guys on the bench.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:45 AM ET  10.13 by Teemon_216

Stern is running this circus! I never knew, such a little man, could be so evvvvvvviiiiiiiiilllllllllllll.

Teemon! Good Morning my friend. How the hell are ya?

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  10.13 by Lostwill

I don't blame him. He's too classy to deal with the morons known as owners. Talking to the owners is like talking to rocks... why bother. It's sad the league has gone as far as getting a federal mediator to help them work their differences. What a shame... play on Jordan... these fools don't deserve your time.

Isn't MJ part of that moron club?

You can't have it both ways.

QUOTE(#12):

Originally posted 09:03 AM ET  10.13 by Epoch1

Isn't MJ part of that moron club?You can't have it both ways.

Exactly! He is called the worst executive in the NBA but is slammed for not jumping in the fray. Make up your minds!

Come on Jordan, smoke a good cuban cigar and get to work. End this lockout!

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  10.13 by ClevelandGuy

Come on Jordan, smoke a good cuban cigar and get to work. End this lockout!

Yeah... just go out there and explain to all those dunderheads that want to "be like Mike" that basically that's impossible so get back to work and you at least might end up richer than Mike.

He's an owner for god sake, what is he suppose to do? He can't go against his counterparts who are owners also, and as much as he may want to help the players; he can't go with them either. What the hell is he suppose to do or what would you want him to do? He's now Michael Jordan the Charlotte Bobcats owner not Michael Jordan the Chicago Bulls superstar. That's like asking him to decide upon his future or pass, what the **** you think he'll do?

QUOTE(#16):

Originally posted 09:21 AM ET  10.13 by mdelaneyd45

He's an owner for god sake, what is he suppose to do? He can't go against his counterparts who are owners also, and as much as he may want to help the players; he can't go with them either. What the hell is he suppose to do or what would you want him to do? He's now Michael Jordan the Charlotte Bobcats owner not Michael Jordan the Chicago Bulls superstar. That's like asking him to decide upon his future or pass, what the **** you think he'll do?

He could go to the players and point out... as [politely as possible... that they should sober-up, open their eyes and take a look around them. They're out of a job and losing money hand over first and no one really gives two **** about how hard they have it living on only 15 million or so a year.

The league they swear they are the heart and soul of is flat-lining. And the only ones losing out in the end will be them.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:32 AM ET  10.13 by eddieinportland

And I'm sure David Stern has told all the owner to keep quiet during the lock out. When was the last time Mark Cuban has said anything?

LOL - You're right however he just won the title - Either he's still celebrating or he doesn't want to rock the boat....!!!

I think he can sit this one out...relax at home with his millions of dollars and play video games with his face on them that just came out this year

His interests are different now. He wants to remain an icon in the minds of the players, but underneath, he's looking for a 50-50 split with an air tight cap. That kind of an agreement will cost the players billions. Michael is gonna stay quiet. He never spoke out on anything anyway. That's why Jim Brown was always hammering him and Tiger.