McInnis' time as a Bobcat began ignominiously: In his first game, he was substituted in but was discovered to not be on the official team roster, due to an error by an assistant. The Bobcats became his 7th in the 2007-08 season. The starting point guard on the 1995 Final Four squad had spent time overseas and on six different NBA rosters. May would later sign with the Sacramento Kings and spend the remainder of his career abroad. But his knees repeatedly betrayed him and eventual knee surgery resulted in him being cut from the team in 2009. His second year in particular looked to be off to a promising start as he averaged nearly 12 points and seven rebounds a game in 24 minute of play. May's brilliant college career unfortunately was not replicated in Charlotte, where injury derailed his rookie and sophomore seasons. The other Tar Heel to greet Jordan in Charlotte was Sean May, the MVP of the 2005 Final Four. In the summer of 2010, Felton left Charlotte as a free agent and signed with the New York Knicks. He had the most successful tenure of any Tar Heel for MJ. Felton had a solid five years in Charlotte, retaining the starting point guard position and reaching a peak of 14.4 ppg and 7.4 apg in the 2008 season. Coming off the 2005 National Championship season, Felton was the fifth overall pick of the Bobcats. ![]() ![]() Jordan arrived in Charlotte to find two Tar Heels who had just completed their rookie season waiting for him. Y'know, that shooting guard who played for the Wizards for a little while? Since Jordan took the reins in Charlotte, Tar Heel alums have benefitted from the Carolina connection, some from the draft, others from free agency. Paige and Hicks are the 8th and 9th Carolina players to play under the ownership of Michael Jordan. Paige received a two-way contract, and Hicks got a training camp contract. Last week, Marcus Paige and Isaiah Hicks signed contracts with the Charlotte Hornets.
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