With the Charlotte Hornets being bounced from the Play-In tournaments in extremely disappointing fashion, NBA fans on Twitter were relentless in their reactions to Michael Jordan's franchise failing yet again.After being one of the most inconsistent teams this season, the Hornets found their way from being a playoff team in the middle of the season to fighting for a place in the playoffs by the end of it.Occupying tenth-place and having to fight it out with the ninth-placed Atlanta Hawks, the Hornets were blown out 103-132 in the first-round of the Play-In tournament.SportsCenter@SportsCenterThe Charlotte Hornets have been eliminated from playoff contention.7:06 AM · Apr 14, 20226578389The Charlotte Hornets have been eliminated from playoff contention. https://t.co/IRO6uVpJYfWith their second consecutive loss in the first-round of the seeding game, NBA fans have been ruthless in reacting to Charlotte being bounced from playoff contention. While also factoring in the reputation of Hornets owner Michael Jordan on the line, the hilarious responses found their way home.LeGOAT Fan ➐@hayescarroll_@SportsCenter MJ IS NOW 0-2 IN THE PLAY-IN THIS YALL GOAT??????7:06 AM · Apr 14, 20222167@SportsCenter MJ IS NOW 0-2 IN THE PLAY-IN THIS YALL GOAT??????back to back SZN 🦌@WucksInSix@SportsCenter Hornets puts last year’s play in score as motivation only for them to do worse this year 7:06 AM · Apr 14, 20221797@SportsCenter Hornets puts last year’s play in score as motivation only for them to do worse this year 😭😭 https://t.co/26CDEQOxEd🅿️ Burner@yuhboidon@SportsCenter Bridges and Melo7:06 AM · Apr 14, 20222022@SportsCenter Bridges and Melo https://t.co/sYCjSBslYZthe hadman@theonlyhadman@SportsCenter Hornets in the 2021 play-ins vs the Hornets in the 2022 play-ins7:06 AM · Apr 14, 2022751@SportsCenter Hornets in the 2021 play-ins vs the Hornets in the 2022 play-ins https://t.co/NG0hajta0z𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒆 🌩@Three_ConeThe Charlotte Hornets7:04 AM · Apr 14, 202249010The Charlotte Hornets https://t.co/GLXgnWewU6Ahmed🇸🇴/A Depressed Lakers Fan@big_business_All the charlotte hornets roster do is make music and don’t play defense6:23 AM · Apr 14, 20223766643All the charlotte hornets roster do is make music and don’t play defenseDARIUS ALFORD@IAMDARIUSALFORD@SportsCenter Last season: Hornets lose by 27 to the Pacers in the play-inThis season: Hornets lose by 29 to the Hawks in the play-in7:09 AM · Apr 14, 2022294@SportsCenter Last season: Hornets lose by 27 to the Pacers in the play-inThis season: Hornets lose by 29 to the Hawks in the play-in https://t.co/bvS3PfEHbQOB@ozhanbolatcan8@big_business_ Hornets in important games6:24 AM · Apr 14, 2022118@big_business_ Hornets in important games https://t.co/jssAkVCeTAKyle (36-45)@thezachattack_2@big_business_ Borrego watching his team ignore everything he said during the timeout6:26 AM · Apr 14, 202228514@big_business_ Borrego watching his team ignore everything he said during the timeout https://t.co/JacYWgfOWNAustin N@ArracetiA@big_business_ Hornets during big games 6:23 AM · Apr 14, 20221737@big_business_ Hornets during big games 🔥 https://t.co/QqSHYdnzxhUrinatingSeethe@UrinatingTreeWe should rename the NBA Play-In Games as "The Charlotte Hornets Pretend They're Relevant Day".5:07 AM · Apr 14, 2022175780We should rename the NBA Play-In Games as "The Charlotte Hornets Pretend They're Relevant Day".DKM 🏀⚽️@DKM_SportsCharlotte Hornets in 20/21 = 10th seed and lose by 27 points play in game...Charlotte Hornets in 21/22 = 10th and lose by 29 points in play in game...And I’m supposed to believe this is “development”7:55 AM · Apr 14, 20227410Charlotte Hornets in 20/21 = 10th seed and lose by 27 points play in game...Charlotte Hornets in 21/22 = 10th and lose by 29 points in play in game...And I’m supposed to believe this is “development” https://t.co/fU2NVc7pbnWith the disappointing showing resulting in fans dragging the Hornets through the mud, fans managed to drag Michael Jordan's reputation as an owner into the discussion as well.As Charlotte struggles to establish themselves as a competitive franchise, the future looks bleak for the franchise as the consequences of Wednesday night's loss loom in the air.The Charlotte Hornets' disappointing seasonMichael Jordan reacts to a play at a Charlotte Hornets gameThe Charlotte Hornets were one of the most inconsistent teams in the regular-season. However, words do not fully express that sentiment.Charlotte started the season off strong. With three wins to kick off their season, the Hornets looked competitive behind the pairing of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. However, this streak wouldn't last as the Hornets went on a drastic losing streak to start November.While the next few months saw massive ups and downs, the Hornets never established a solid rhythm throughout the season. The low point came at the start of February when Charlotte lost six games in a row. With a 2-10 record in February, the Hornets fell off drastically.March would see the Charlotte Hornets cover up lost ground with Terry Rozier and Miles Bridges continuing their scoring barrage. However, the team's lack of defensive effort did them no favors throughout the season.With a three-game winning streak to end the season, the Hornets still looked competitive as they head into the Play-In games. Unfortunately, poor performances and even worse shooting would see them come up short.Back-to-back failures in clinching a playoff position do not bode well for the Hornets' future. Given the legacy their owner Michael Jordan has built as a champion, the Hornets will likely see some major changes in the upcoming future.As things stand, Charlotte has emerged as a frontrunner to acquire Russell Westbrook in the offseason.Basketball Forever@BballforeverfbThe Charlotte Hornets are 'a team to watch' to acquire Russell Westbrook (via Marc Stein)5:35 AM · Apr 8, 20229015The Charlotte Hornets are 'a team to watch' to acquire Russell Westbrook 👀(via Marc Stein) https://t.co/pcco2RHPrFWhile these rumors have gained mixed reactions, it will be worth watching Michael Jordan and Mitch Kupchak's next move to improve the franchise.