Eric Church is among the group of buyers who are prepared to purchase the majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets from basketball great Michael Jordan, who will retain a minority stake in the team. The transfer of ownership is still waiting on approval by the NBA Board of Governors before being finalized, however a tentative agreement has been reached between Jordan and the group of buyers. Eric is a native of Granite Falls, NC.

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