Larry Jordan (basketball)

Larry Jordan (born 1962) is an American businessman, basketball executive and former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for North Carolina A&T State University[1] before playing professionally in the World Basketball League.[2] He is the older brother of former basketball player Michael Jordan.[3][4][5]

Larry Jordan
Charlotte Hornets
PositionVice President of Player Personnel
Personal information
Born1962 (age 60–61)
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight155 lb (70 kg)
Career information
High schoolEmsley A. Laney
(Wilmington, North Carolina)
CollegeNorth Carolina A&T State University
PositionShooting guard
Career history
1988Chicago Express

Playing career

Noted for his vertical leap,[6] he was drafted in the third round of the 1987 World Basketball League draft by the Chicago Express.[1][7] He helped the team to a 27-27 record. In the playoffs, it reached the WBL finals where it lost to the Las Vegas Silver Streaks, 102-95.[8]

Executive career

In 2011, Jordan joined the staff of the Charlotte Bobcats. In July 2013, he was promoted to team director of player personnel.[9] In 2021, Jordan was promoted to Vice President of Player Personnel.[10]

Personal life

Jordan is the third of five children, the son of Deloris (née Peoples) and James R. Jordan Sr. He has two brothers, James R. Jordan Jr. and Michael Jordan, and two sisters, Deloris and Roslyn.[11][12] James retired in 2006 as the command sergeant major of the 35th Signal Brigade of the XVIII Airborne Corps in the U.S. Army.[13] His son, Justin Jordan, played NCAA Division I basketball for the UNC Greensboro Spartans and is a scout for the Charlotte Hornets.[14][15]

References
  1. Ira Berkow (9 December 1987). "Basketball League On a Small Scale". New York Times. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  2. Allan Maki (15 June 1988). "'Other' Jordan busy making his own mark". Calgary Herald. p. E1. Retrieved 9 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Bill Jauss (20 May 1988). "Jordan sees brother`s team win opener in World League". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  4. David Perlmutt (19 June 1988). "Michael Jordan's little big brother also playing basketball in Chicago". The Charlotte Observer. p. 10B. Retrieved 9 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Langston Wertz jr. (18 August 1990). "Continuing the Jordan tradition". The Charlotte Observer. p. 6F. Retrieved 9 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. Leon H. Carter (12 March 1989). "If Jordan can't make it, ask for brother Larry". Newsday. p. Sports/21. Retrieved 9 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. Hal Bock (10 December 1987). "Jordan looks forward to playing ball in IBA". The Tribune. Associated Press. p. 23. Retrieved 9 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  8. "Chicago Express". funwhileitlasted.net. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  9. Dan Favale (17 July 2013). "Michael Jordan Promotes Brother Larry to Charlotte Bobcats Player Personnel Role". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  10. Quinton Wash (15 November 2021). "Hornets Announce Basketball Operations Promotions". NBA.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  11. Galloway, Paul (April 7, 1999). "Mrs. Jordan's Rules". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  12. Isaacson, Melissa (September 9, 2009). "Portrait of a legend". ESPN. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  13. Associated Press (May 16, 2006). "Michael Jordan's big brother ends Army career". Charlotte Observer. May 16, 2006. Archived May 29, 2006, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  14. "Justin Jordan, MJ's nephew, transfers to UNC Greensboro". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 19, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  15. Northam, Mitchell (October 5, 2019). "Hornets notebook: J. Cole stops by, staff changes, injuries". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
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