Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is making a mega $10 million donation to open two medical clinics in New Hanover County on the southeastern coast of North Carolina.
JUST ANNOUNCED: @NBA superstar Michael Jordan says he's making a $10M donation to @NovantHealth — to open new health clinics in his hometown of Wilmington, NC.
This comes after @Jumpman23 donated $7M in 2017 to open two clinics in Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/IoWWTQCv0l
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) February 15, 2021
Jordan, 57, is one of the most renowned sports figures in the world.
As a matter of fact, he is regarded to by many as the greatest basketball player of all time. Jordan made a name for himself by having a prolific career with the Chicago Bulls.
The superstar won six NBA championships. In addition, he won five MVP awards and led the league in scoring 10 times.
Now, Jordan is focused on helping the Hornets reach prominence. The Hornets are in the playoff picture with a 13-15 record this season.
Off the court, Jordan is putting his money towards multiple good causes. He pledged $100 million to the Black community in June 2020.