Michael Jordan doesn't have a Twitter of his own, so on Tuesday he took control of the Charlotte Hornets account to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at his daily routine.
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The Hornets owner and greatest NBA player of all-time opened the "#MJTakeover" with a joke referencing the first time he returned from retirement:
I’M BACK! …just kidding LOL. Trying out social media for the first time and sharing my day with you. Ready? #MJTakeover
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) October 28, 2014
Later, the 51-year-old Jordan showed he was technology-savvy by taking a selfie to show fans it was really him doing the tweeting:
Yes, it's really me doing this #MJTakeover pic.twitter.com/C7fa9EmZLB — Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) October 28, 2014
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But the response to his picture weren't too favorable as Twitter users commented on everything from his weight to his office accessories:
Where do you get JNCO size 52 jeans in 2014? @hornets
— Tweetgood Mac (@SnottieDrippen) October 28, 2014
@hornets got that drank in the office turn up — Brandon (@bc4_bc) October 28, 2014
@hornets Are you gonna convince Lebron to go bald to get rid of his eroding hairline? #MJTakeover
— John Toler (@celebranter) October 28, 2014
It probably wasn't the response Jordan and the Hornets were hoping for when they first decided to launch this campaign, but it probably won't affect Jordan's morale. After all, he was a great trash-talker during his career and since it's his first time using Twitter he does need a lesson in dealing with Internet trolls. He also showed off some Hornets sneakers, all of them obviously Jordan-brand:
Do you think I am serious about the new Hornets colors? #HornetsJs #MJTakeover pic.twitter.com/qTgBoeiucS — Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) October 28, 2014
Jordan and Charlotte fans have a lot to be excited about this season as the Hornets are considered to be a sleeper team in the Eastern Conference. Led by young point guard Kemba Walker and veteran big-man Al Jefferson, Charlotte bolstered its roster by adding shooting guard Lance Stephenson over the offseason. Stephenson is a do-it-all player who will definitely facilitate the Hornets' offense.
Charlotte will open the season at home against Milwaukee on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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