Jordan Barred From Interacting With Players At Golf Tournament

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan has been cleared by the NBA to play in the American Century charity golf tournament this weekend. But under NBA lockout policy, Jordan can have no interaction with the four current NBA players also participating in the event.

The NBA has threatened stiff fines in these situations, and Jordan would be no exception.

Deron Williams, star point guard of the New Jersey Nets, said he'll say hi to Jordan if he encounters him, but won't be offended if Jordan can't return the gesture.

"It’s just the rule. It’s what the owners want,'' Williams told media Wednesday. "He’s an owner. It’s his rule. It’s not the players. We didn’t lock the owners out.''