Jordan's stance during 2011 NBA lockout

During the NBA lockout, Jordan emerged as a prominent figure among a faction of owners advocating for significant changes to the financial structure of the league. He was part of a group of 10 to 14 owners who sought to limit players' share of basketball-related income to between 47 and 50 percent. This stance was notable given Jordan's previous comments during the 1998 labor dispute, where he advised team owners to sell if they were unable to turn a profit. His leadership during the lockout drew criticism, particularly from sports commentators who labeled him a hypocrite. They argued that his actions contradicted his earlier statements about team profitability and suggested that he was attempting to shift the financial burden onto current players due to his past executive decisions, which included drafting players who did not meet expectations, such as Kwame Brown and Adam Morrison. This situation highlighted the complexities of ownership and player relations in professional sports, as well as the challenges faced by the league in balancing financial interests with the welfare of its players.