CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Michael Jordan anticipates the Charlotte Hornets will make another big splash this offseason.

Jordan said Monday that with three draft picks and more than $13 million to spend in free agency the Hornets are in position to make a "big difference" in upgrading their roster.

"I think we made a difference last year with Big Al [Jefferson] and some of the acquisitions, and I don't anticipate this year being any different," Jordan said.

Al Jefferson, Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets -- after going 28-120 over the two previous seasons -- improved to 43-39 and made the playoffs in 2013-14. Steve Dykes/USA TODAY Sports

Behind Jefferson, who was recently named third-team All-NBA, Charlotte made the playoffs for the first time since 2010 -- the year Jordan took over as majority owner.

Jordan hopes that Jefferson's success will persuade other big-name free agents to come to Charlotte.

"I always thought Charlotte was a great destination," Jordan said. "Big Al has proven that you can come here and make a big difference. Hopefully we can look at that and attract some other superstars."

Jordan spoke Monday after a presentation at Hornets Nest Elementary school in which he, along with Lowe's and Fox Sports South, donated $250,000 to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The event marked the organization's first community service initiative since changing its name from Bobcats to Hornets last month.

The Hornets have the ninth, 24th and 45th picks in this month's draft.

If forward Josh McRoberts decides not to opt out of his contract, the Hornets will have all five starters from last season under contract and at least $13 million to spend under the NBA salary cap. If McRoberts opts out, the team could have closer to $17 million free under the cap.