One day after the 1998–99 NBA lockout finally ended, Hornets president Bob Bass returned from contract negotiations relieved — but realistic. The relief didn’t last long. With a shortened season ahead, Bass said the focus immediately shifted to signing players and finding a big man to anchor the roster. With no training camp and no margin for error, the Hornets had to move fast as the NBA sprinted back to basketball. 📹 Reported by Chris Justice, 1999. #NBAHistory #NBALockout #1999NBA #Charlotte

2.7K views · 38 reactions | On January 13, 1999 the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan announced his second retirement from the NBA, just prior to the start of the lockout-shortened 1998-99 NBA season. On September 25, 2001, Jordan would announce his return to the NBA to play for the Washington Wizards. #MJ23 #HisAirness #AirJordan #GOAT  | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook