In 2002, Robert L. Johnson also became owner of which NBA team?

In 2002, Robert L. Johnson also became owner of which NBA team?

• A. Charlotte Bobcats
• B. Los Angeles Lakers
• C. New York Knicks
• D. Chicago Bulls

Answer: (A)

Robert L. Johnson’s ownership in the early 2000s highlights his role as a trailblazer for African American ownership in major sports. He had already become the first African American majority owner of a major professional sports team by purchasing the Charlotte Hornets, and in 2002 the NBA awarded him an expansion franchise for Charlotte, which became the Charlotte Bobcats. That year he thus became the owner of the new Charlotte NBA team. The other teams listed—Lakers, Knicks, and Bulls—were owned by different owners at that time, not Johnson.

Robert L. Johnson’s ownership in the early 2000s highlights his role as a trailblazer for African American ownership in major sports. He had already become the first African American majority owner of a major professional sports team by purchasing the Charlotte Hornets, and in 2002 the NBA awarded him an expansion franchise for Charlotte, which became the Charlotte Bobcats. That year he thus became the owner of the new Charlotte NBA team. The other teams listed—Lakers, Knicks, and Bulls—were owned by different owners at that time, not Johnson.