Michael Jordan to be Grand Marshal

Michael Jordan is an all-star again. Jordan, managing member of basketball operations for the Charlotte Bobcats, will be grand marshal for the Nextel All-Star Challenge, the Charlotte Observer reports.

As an NBA player, Jordan appeared in 14 All-Star games. A North Carolina graduate, he virtually rewrote the NBA record book. He joined the Bobcats' front office in June.

Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player during each of those series. His career scoring average of 30.1 points is the highest in NBA history.

As grand marshal, Jordan will give the command, "Gentleman, start your engines," for the all-star race, which will pay $1 million to the winner.