Bernie Bickerstaff accepted a new role with the Bobcats on Friday, a move that could lead part-owner Michael Jordan to hire a GM.

In a news conference to introduce Sam Vincent as coach, Jordan announced Bickerstaff, the team's coach and GM since its inception three years ago, will become an executive vice president.

"I felt the necessary need to keep Bernie involved," Jordan said. "He'll be my right-hand man. We've had a great relationship over the last year or so."

Jordan said they may hire a GM to help with personnel issues. Charlotte has yet to replace assistant GM Karl Hicks, who took a job this spring with the ACC.

"Have we entertained conversations about possibly having a GM? Yes," Jordan said.