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Fred Whitfield, Charlotte Hornets President and Vice Chairman, speaks during an NBA basketball press conference Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. Whitfield is stepping down from his position and departing the organization due to health reasons after more than 17 years leading the team’s business operations. Whitfield said he successfully battled throat cancer over the last 18 months and wants to focus on his mother's health. (David T. Foster III/The Charlotte Observer via AP, File)

Hornets president and vice chairman Fred Whitfield stepping down after 17 seasons for health reasons

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FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2014, file photo, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan cheers on his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Charlotte, N.C. An emotional Michael Jordan fought back tears as he accepted an award for being named the Charlotte Business Journal’s Business Person of the Year. The Hornets owner said during a nine-minute speech Tuesday night, Jan. 20, 2015, that aired on the organization’s website that while he’s received many awards as a player, this one was different. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Michael Jordan gets emotional after winning business award

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Bobcats officially become Hornets in Charlotte

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Charlotte Hornets reborn as Bobcats officially change name

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