(My man Mike sitting with Nelly and Bob Johnson courtside-image from google images)
Congratulations on become the new majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Now a couple years ago I would have said sorry, hope you kept your receipt. Before your adventure as owner really takes off, please if you don't mind, listen to my advice.
I would love to see you act more like Mark Cuban than the previous owner of the Nets. To me it seemed as if he was never there, especially as the team fell apart around him. Cuban is up and about at those games.How many more times then you has he been fined? From the seats he has about as much energy and pride in his team as you did in your playing days. I think you will be good though Mike, you are by some considered to be the best basketball player in history. How does it feel to know that LeBron and Kobe are nipping at your heals with that? On second though, don't worry so much about LeBron, he may score more then you, but he will never win as many-if any-rings than you.
Back to what I was saying though, so far you seem a little laid back. I noticed on SportCenter the other day you were okay with your Coach wanting to leave to coach in Philly again. What is up with that? It is okay if he wants to leave, but you can't let him say that before your team starts the play-offs. Further reports had said he denies it, but still man, keep the ship in the right direction. You were a dedicated player, as an owner you have to be the same strong person you were on the court.
If there are any other owners I would recommend you emulate, that would be Jerry Jones! In case you haven't had the chance to see Sportcenter today, or read up on some headlines. He went out on the town and had a few drinks you could say and was posed a couple questions by fans regarding Bill Parcells and Tim Tebow. I won't ruin what he says for you, but it was some funny and true stuff, you have to see it. Jones has never really been one to be modest, or timid. He spoke his mind freely.
That's my advice Mike, if you chose not to take it, oh well, but good luck. And hey, who knows maybe you can sign LeBron this year when his contract in Cleveland is done and he can win you some more rings.
Sincerely,
Andrew W. Heywood
P.S. Forgot to ask...if we all want to be like MIKE...who does MIKE want to be like?
