Michael Jordan's good friend and fellow Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has a theory as to why the Chicago Bulls legend has largely failed as an NBA executive, and it has to do with the people around him, including those in the Charlotte Bobcats' front office.
"I think the biggest problem has been I don't know if he has hired enough people around him who he will listen to," Barkley said Thursday on "The Waddle & Silvy Show" on ESPN 1000. "One thing about being famous is the people around you, you pay all their bills so they very rarely disagree with you because they want you to pick up the check. They want to fly around on your private jet so they never disagree with you. I don't think Michael has hired enough people around him who will disagree."
I'd say he's right. I think Kelly Dwyer's comments are also spot on as far as Jordan trying to do too much and having a personality that wants to take on challenges and take care of business himself, with his current role calling for more delegation and trust in his staff. Of course, if those staff are yes-men or ill-equipped for the job themselves, it doesn't help matters.
