Wednesday, June 9, 2004

Michael Jordan Set To Return In 4 Years! - Minnesota Sentinel Archive July 2003

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Minnesota Sentinel - Sports B4

Chicago Bulls Get "Just 1 More"

July 2003

Michael Jordan has recently declared his 3rd official comeback, and he’s apparently going to make another run for the championship with the Washington Wizards. However, due to league rules, Jordan will have to give up his team president position. But what really shocked the world, was Abe Pollin’s (Wizards majority owner) announcement that Jordan would not be returning as team president as he “had detrimental effects on the team, such as benching Larry Hughes for Tyronn Lue, making poor trades, and squandering the teams’ 2001 1st round draft pick on high schooler Kwame Brown who never panned out.”

At a recent press conference Jordan remarked that that he felt betrayed, and was/is shocked at Pollin’s announcement. However, His Airness didn’t seem to have cried over his betrayal for long though, because what came next at exactly 7:37pm, also shocked the world. Only saying 5 words, Jordan spoke into the mic, “But, I have bounced back.” Then, making history, John Paxon came from seemingly nowhere to present Jordan with an all to familiar Chicago Bulls jersey, sporting the most recognizable number of all time, 23. It has been announced that Jordan will return in five years time. Why five years? Because Jordan wants to get in the best shape of his life, and win one more. “Just one more,” we all remember Jordan saying as he left the press conference with his jersey in hand. In December, 2007, Mijo 23 returns.

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