The Charlotte Hornets extended their winning streak to two games after defeating the New York Knicks 104-96 at Spectrum Center. Although it looked like a good night’s work, the legendary Michael Jordan was animated following the poor decision-making by Kelly Oubre Jr.
Up by seven points with 17 seconds on the clock, Oubre Jr. opted to shoot a three-pointer instead of running down the clock. MJ could not hold back his disgust with the decision and was captured expressing his frustration on his seat. Fortunately, the Knicks could not inspire a comeback, and the Hornets ran away with the win.
Michael Jordan was HEATED that Kelly Oubre took a 3 with 17 on the shot clock up 7 instead of running the clock down.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 13, 2021
The Hornets started the game poorly, losing the first quarter 34-18 before they found their spark. It was a different ball game in the second quarter.
Oubre Jr. will get some smoke at practice. A fan suggested that we might get to relive the Michael Jordan-Corey Benjamin sparring contest where MJ schooled Corey.
Oubre after getting cut tomorrow pic.twitter.com/pOu4aGE5iA
— A Betrayed Maroon (@MBEmpower) November 13, 2021
Michael Jordan Finna have a real nice chat with Kelly Oubre after the game lol.
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) November 13, 2021
Michael Jordan waiting in his office for Kelly Oubre Jr. pic.twitter.com/e5lqT4TGMj
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) November 13, 2021
https://twitter.com/shawnmyrelle/status/1459367396649549824
So Kelly Oubre pissed off Michael Jordan 💀🤣
— kuyet (@Kuyet_D) November 13, 2021
wtf was Oubre doing? MJ really bout to cut this man tomorrow
— Advait Jajodia (@AdvaitJajodia) November 13, 2021
Trade him? Naw, that’s too easy. pic.twitter.com/kutxLQ2xA3
— Who-Bug (@WhoBug07) November 13, 2021
https://twitter.com/WMKING2425/status/1459400752250589193
MJ about to come down there and choke somebody like it's 1991
— Dion Apollo (@DionApollo) November 13, 2021
Oubre ended the game with 12 points and two rebounds while shooting 30.8% from the field.
MJ is known to have demanded perfection every night from himself and his teammates when he was a player. It is no surprise that he wants the same from his players now that he is a team owner.
The Hornets are currently on a 7-7 run and are one of the most exciting teams so far in the 2021-22 NBA season. Their offense has been impressive, but they have to do a better job making stops as they are currently ranked 27th in defensive rating.
