Michael Jordan turns 50
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MICHAEL JORDAN TURNS 50
Sunday, November 23, 1997, Sacramento, Calif.-- Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, takes a break as a teammate shoots a free-throw at Arco Arena Sunday. Jordan turns 50 years old on Sunday, the day of the All-Star Game at Toyota Center. Here's a look at Michael through the years. (Related) Video Break: Top 5 surprising retirements in sports world. -
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls passes the ball to a teammate during the third quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena on Sunday, November 23, 1997. -
Washington Wizards Michael Jordan greets Sacramento Kings players at the beginning of a game played at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA., Tuesday, February 14, 2002. -
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Sunday, February 9, 2003, Atlanta, GA -- Michael Jordan, takes in the scene at Philips Arena Sunday during his final NBA All-Star game. -
-- Thursday, February 14, 2002, Sacramento, Calif. -- Doug Christie, stuck to Michael Jordan, of the Wizards, during their game at Arco Arena keeping him to 16 points during the Kings victory 109 to 93. ( The Sacramento Bee Hector Amezcua ) -
Michael Jordan, managing member of basketball operations for the Charlotte Bobcats enjoys his visit to Arco Arena Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. -
Former NBA great Michael Jordan sits with Rod Higgins at courtside of Tuesday nights game between the Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Bobcats. January 25, 2011 -
Sunday, February 9, 2003, Atlanta, GA -- Michael Jordan, did not take a back seat to the NBA All-Star game in Atlanta as he exchanged words with players on the West bench as he looked to help the East win the game. -
Thursday, February 14, 2002, Sacramento, Calif. -- Michael Jordan, was not very happy to be at Arco Arena as the Wizards loss 109 to 93. -
Saturday, February 8, 2003, Atlanta, GA -- Julius Ervin, and Michael Jordan look at the giant screen after Jason Richardson, made one of his prefect dunks during the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk at Philips Arena Saturday during the NBA All-Star weekend in Atlanta. -
Michael Jordan, was in good company Sunday during his final All-Star game in Atlanta's Philips Arena as celebrities from coast to coast showed up to the game. Jordan, scored 20 points during the East team's loss in double overtime. -
Thursday, February 14, 2002, Sacramento, Calif. -- Michael Jordan, had a tougher time against the Kings in Sacramento, spending most of the fourth quarter on the bench with ice bags on his knees. -
Sunday, February 9, 2003, Atlanta, GA -- Michael Jordan, of the Wizards, shakes hands with the Rockets Yao Ming, before Jordan's final All-Star game and Ming's first at the Philips Arena in Atlanta Sunday night. -
Thursday, February 14, 2002, Sacramento, Calif. -- Doug Christie, stuck to Michael Jordan, of the Wizards, during their game at Arco Arena keeping him to 16 points during the Kings victory 109 to 93. -
Sunday, February 9, 2003, Atlanta, GA -- Michael Jordan, #23, drives to the basket as he is double teamed by the West team's Kevin Garnett, and Gary Payton Sunday during his final All-Star game in Atlanta's Philips Arena -
From left, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan and Clyde Drexler acknowledge the crowd after receiving gold medals at the Barcelona Games. -
Michael Jordan soars above teammate Magic Johnson to block a shot against Croatia in a preliminary round game in Barcelona. -
Susan Ragan Associated Press file Michael Jordan celebrates after the Dream Team won the gold medal in 1992. -
Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan listens to a question from the media during an NBA basketball news conference in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011. The Bobcats traded away their best two players last year, raising questions about where they're headed in year four of the Michael Jordan era. -
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Thursday, February 14, Sacramento, Calif. -- Michael Jordan, follows waits for the ball in the first half of the Kings game against the Wizards at Arco Arena. -
Sunday, February 10, 2002, Philadelphia, PA -- Michael Jordan, was happy to be back in the NBA All-Star Game in Philadelphia's First Union Center Sunday. Jordan's East team lost the game and he only scored eight points. -
Thursday, February 14, Sacramento, Calif. -- Chris Swayne, of Sacramento, shows his love for Michael Jordan as he and the Wizards walk on the court. . -
Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan, right, reacts to a reporters' question as his wife, Juanita, listens after he announced his retirement from basketball in this Jan. 13, 1999, file photo in Chicago. -
Thursday, February 7, 2002, Washington, DC -- Michael Jordan, listens to reporters after his Washington Wizards defeated the Sacramento Kings at the MCI Center in Washington D.C.. -
In this Aug. 8, 1992 photo, the USA's Scottie Pippen, left, with Michael Jordan, center, and Clyde Drexler, pose with their gold medals after beating in Barcelona. Jordan tells the Associated Press that he laughed when heard Kobe Bryant said this year's USA Olympic basketball team could beat the Dream Team that Jordan played on. Jordan said "It's not even a question" who would have won that game. "We had 11 Hall of Famers on that team. Whenever they get 11 Hall of Famers you call and ask me." -
Charlotte Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan shouts at a referee during an NBA basketball game between Bobcats and New Orleans Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. -
Former NBA great and current co-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats Michael Jordan looks up at the scoreboard during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game between the Bobcats and the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. -
Former U.S. basketball star Michael Jordan arrives on the red carpet of the Atlantis, The Palm Hotel in Dubai launch party, which is the Middle East's biggest opening gala, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. -
A crowd of fans swarms Michael Jordan for autographs after he finished a round of golf at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Club in Stateline, Nevada on Friday July 15, 2005. Jordan obliged them until the retaining barrier between them collapsed. -
Michael Jordan drives watches a rebound in the first half between the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards on Tuesday evening at Arco Arena in Sacramento. February 11,2003. Sacramento ,California Sacramento Bee Photograph by Paul Kitagaki Jr. -
Michael Jordan looks around Arco Arena during the pregame announcement of the players between the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards game on Tuesday evening at Arco Arena in Sacramento. February 11,2003. Sacramento ,California Sacramento Bee Photograph by Paul Kitagaki Jr. -
Michael Jordan drives past Doug Christie in the first half between the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards on Tuesday evening at Arco Arena in Sacramento. February 11,2003. Sacramento ,California Sacramento Bee Photograph by Paul Kitagaki Jr. -
Michael Jordan made his final visit to Sacramento as a player in Tuesday nights game between the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. Sacramento Bee photograph by Jose Luis Villegas February 11, 2003 -
Tim Brown at left sitting alongside Jerry Rice yell at Michael Jordan in the 1st half of the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards game Tuesday evening at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. Sacramento Bee photograph by Jose Luis Villegas February 11, 2003 -
A giant size poster of Michael Jordan hangs from the wall of the spare bedroom used by Francisco Garcia when he visits his parents at their home in the Bronx, New York. Sacramento Bee photograph by Jose Luis Villegas January 27, 2006 -
Washington Wizards Michael Jordan rests in the first half of a game against the Sacramento Kings played at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA., Tuesday, February 14, 2002. (Sacramento Bee/Jose M. Osorio) Sacramento Bee -
Sacramento Kings Chris Webber fakes out Washington Wizards Michael Jordan in the first half of a game played at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA., Tuesday, February 14, 2002. (Sacramento Bee/Jose M. Osorio) Sacramento Bee -
Sacramento Kings Doug Christie keeps a close eye on Washington Wizards Michael Jordan in the third quarter of a game played at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA., Tuesday, February 14, 2002. (Sacramento Bee/Jose M. Osorio) Sacramento Bee -
Mitch Richmond (2) of the Sacramento Kings waits with the Bulls' Michael Jordan (23) for play to resume in the fourth quarter at Arco Arena on Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997. -
Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan tries to steal a pass intened for Sacramento Kings Mitch Richmond in the 1st quarter of play at Arco Arena Thursday night. photograph by Jose Luis Villegas 1/30/97 -
Washington Wizards Michael Jordan drives past Sacramento Kings Pega Stojakovic in the first quarter of game played at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA., Tuesday, February 14, 2002. (Sacramento Bee/Jose M. Osorio) Sacramento Bee -
New Charlotte Bobcats majority owner Michael Jordan, left, smiles as former Bobcats majority owner Robert L. Johnson speaks during a news conference on Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Charlotte, NC . Jordan is the first former player to own an NBA team, and the second black majority owner. Johnson was the first. (AP Photo/ Jason E. Miczek) -
Former NBA star Michael Jordan, center, is greeted by children at the Community Boys and Girls Club in Wilmington, N.C., Friday, Oct. 5, 2007. Jordan, part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, was at the center to dedicate a new reading room sponsored by the Bobcats. (AP Photo/ Chuck Burton) -
Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan, right, tries to distract Gerald Henderson, left, as he shoots free throws after practice for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) -
In a photo released by Nike Inc., Michael Jordan poses with the new Air Jordan XX3 basketball shoe. The Air Jordan XX3 will be released in three hyped-up rounds from January to February, starting with a limited edition to be sent to only 23 retailers to be sold for $230 and concluding with the national launch at $185. (AP Photo/ Nike, Inc.) -
Former basketball player Michael Jordan arrives at a party to celebrate the global release of the Air Jordan Area XX2 shoe during NBA All-Star weekend in Las Vegas on Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/ Mark J. Terrill) -
Sacramento King Travis May defends Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan Febuary 4, 1991. Photo by Skip Shuman -
Sacramento Kings Doug Christie tries to drive past Washington Wizards Michael Jordan in the second quarter of game played at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA., Tuesday, February 14, 2002. (Sacramento Bee/Jose M. Osorio) Sacramento Bee -
Chelsea Smith, 18, of Folsom, CA. gives Washington Wizards Michael Jordan a greeting in the second quarter of game played at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA., Tuesday, February 14, 2002. (Sacramento Bee/Jose M. Osorio) Sacramento Bee -
Washington Wizards Michael Jordan takes a breather in the first quarter of game played at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA., Tuesday, February 14, 2002. (Sacramento Bee/Jose M. Osorio) Sacramento Bee -
Charlotte Bobcats part owner Michael Jordan, left, congratulates Jared Dudley, right, after their 100-87 win against the Miami Heat in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/ Chuck Burton) -
--Sunday, November 23, 1997, Sacramento, Calif.-- Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, started a trend with his long shorts a few years ago. Now that the NBA has fined players for wearing those shorts, Jordan has opted for a shorter short. (Sacramento Bee/Hector Amezcua) -
-- Saturday, February 10, 2002, Philadelphia, PA -- A sweaty and tired Michael Jordan, of the Wizards, wipes the sweat from his nose as Kobe Bryant, of the Lakers, walks behind him during the NBA All-Star at Philadelphia's First Union Center. ( The Sacramento Bee Hector Amezcua ) -
-- Thursday, February 7, 2002, Washington, D.C. -- Doug Christie, of the Sacramento Kings, attempts but fails to steel the ball from teh Wizards Michael Jordan during the first half of the Kings loss 108 to 101. ( The Sacramento Bee Hector Amezcua ) The Sacramento Bee -
Chicago Bulls basketball star Michael Jordan hits an approach shot on the 1st green during the Joe Morgan Celebrity Golf Classic Saturday at the Granit Bay Golf Club. Jose Luis Villegas 9/12/98 -
Chicago Bulls basketball star Michael Jordan needed to be escorted by security to each tee because of spectators wanting autographs and photographs of his airness at the Joe Morgan Celebrity Golf Classic Saturday at the Granit Bay Golf Club. Jose Luis Villegas 9/12/98 -
Joe Morgan, organizer of the Joe Morgan Celebrity Golf Classic admires his tee shot on the 1st hole at the Granit Bay Golf Club. Morgan was paired with basketball player Michael Jordan on Saturday. Jose Luis Villegas 9/12/98 -
Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan brings the ball up the floor after stealing the ball from Mitch Richmond in the 2nd quarter of play at Arco Arena Thursday night. photograph by Jose Luis Villegas 1/30/97 -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Jumaine Jones during the fourth quarter in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002. (AP Photo/ Toyokazu Kosugi) -
Michael Jordan hugs his partner Nancy Lopez during a three-hole exhibition at the US Women's Open Tuesday July 18, 2000 in Gurnee, Ill. Michelle McGann and Laura Davies defeated Jordan and Lopez.(AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) -
Copyright 1996 Warner Bros. (L to R) Wayne Knight and Michael Jordan in the live action/animated comedy "Space Jam." (photo credit: Bruce Talamon) -
Seattle SuperSonics' Gary Payton (20) glides past Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) in the third quarter of Seattle's 99-84 win Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, at the MCI Center in Washington. Payton was the highest scorer of the game with 32 points. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) -
** FILE ** Michael Jordan arrives for the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony, in this May 14, 2002, file photo in Monaco. A man arrested for identity theft had a bank account number for Jordan and was looking for someone to pose as Jordan or his wife, police said Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002. (AP Photo/ Lionel Cironneau, File) -
This is an Oct. 6, 2009, file photo showing United States Team captain's assistant Michael Jordan chewing a cigar as he walks the course during a practice round for the Presidents Cup golf competition, in San Francisco. -
FILE-- Michael Jordan is shown in this Oct. 11, 2001, file photo in Auburn Hills, Mich. Jordan's mom has been trying to sell her 6,000-square-foot house for the last month with no bites. That could change now that the family name attached to it is being publicized. Jordan's mom, Deloris Jordan, is listing the home in Paradise Valley, an affluent Phoenix suburb, for $3 million. It has been a family retreat for the Jordans since they bought it for $1.1 million in 1995. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File) -
His son Jordan,4, named after Michael Jordan, spends almost every day at practice with his father. After practice one morning Jordan explains to his dad how the last ball was played. -
In this Aug. 8, 1992 photo, the United States' Michael Jordan, center, poses with his gold medal in Barcelona with a flag dropped over his shoulder to hide a rival sponsor's logo on his jacket. -
Former NBA star Michael Jordan rubs the head of Dalvin Populist, 11, a Slidell Boys and Girls Club member who introduced the superstar to the crowd, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Slidell, La., during a ceremony announcing a $500,000 donation to the Slidell (LA) Boys and Girls Club to build a new gymnasium. (AP Photo/ The Times-Picayune, Scott Threlkeld) -
Basketball great Michael Jordan announces the 2006 Jordan American Classic high school basketball showcase, at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006. The April 22 event will "feature the country's top high school seniors" and will benefit the Children's Aid Society. (AP Photo/ John Marshall Mantel) -
New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd (5) steals the ball away from Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan, right, during the fourth quarter of the Nets' 93-82 win, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at the MCI Center in Washington. Kidd led the Nets with 30 points.(AP Photo/Nick Wass) -
FILE -- Sports legends Michael Jordan and Mario Lemieux pose for a picture before starting a round off golf together at the Toyota Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational at Nevillewood Golf Course in Carnegie, Pa., in this June 12, 1999 photo. For the second time in a month, Lemieux said Tuesday April 10, 2001 he has talked to his golfing buddy about his future plans and that he expects Jordan to make a comeback. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) -
In this photo taken Feb. 28, 2012, a statue of former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan stands outside the United Center arena in Chicago. The "sneakerhead" craze started back in the late 1980s with the release of the first Nike Air Jordan shoe. People who track the shoe culture say the Internet and explosion of social networking has created new fervor for the hobby which resulted in riots in some cities during the release of some limited edition shoes in recent weeks. (AP Photo/Martha Irvine) -
Boston Celtics' Joe Johnson maneuvers for position as Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) boxes him out in the fourth quarter of play in Boston Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001. The Celtics couldn't have hoped for more from the 10th pick of the draft. Johnson already has 64 points this season, 29 more than their first-round pick last year, 11th choice Jerome Moiso, scored all season. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson) -
The Michael Jordan logo is seen on the outside of the Niketown Store Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in Portland, Ore. Nike Inc. announces earnings for its second quarter, just before it officially releases a new shoe designed to reflect the personality of LeBron James, who is expected to gradually replace Michael Jordan as the marquee name for basketball. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) -
Michael Jordan and sweet potato in the 2001 Ralston Purina Calendar. -
Eastern Conference All-Star Michael Jordan (23), of the Washington Wizards goes up for a failed dunk during the 2002 NBA All-Star game in Philadelphia, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan gestures to his teammates during a break in the action against the Cleveland Cavaliers' during the third quarter of the Wizards' 94-85 win, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at the MCI Center in Washington. Jordan led the Wizards with 40 points.(AP Photo/Nick Wass) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan yells at a referee's call during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in Washington, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002. The 76ers won 95-94. Jordan, who made his first start of the season, scored 16 points on 8-of-20 shooting in a season-high 37 minutes. (AP Photo/ Lawrence Jackson) -
Dallas Mavericks guard Michael Finley, left, takes control of a loose ball away from Washington Wizards forward Michael Jordan during the fourth quarter in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Finley scored 32 points and Jordan scored 21 points in the Wizards' 102-95 win. (AP Photo/Bill Janscha) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan battles with Toronto Raptors' Morris Peterson during first half NBA pre-season action in Toronto Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001. (AP Phooto/Kevin Frayer) -
Washington Wizards guard Michael Jordan warms up before the opening game of the NBA season against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser) -
Washington Wizards guard Michael Jordan drives down court as he resumes his NBA career during the opening game of the NBA season against the New York Knicks in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser) -
FILE-- Washington Wizards head of basketball operations Michael Jordan ponders a question during a news conference at the MCI Center in Washington Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Citing a source identified only as being ``very close to Jordan,'' Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly reported in this week's edition the former NBA great is ''90 percent committed'' to making a comeback next season with the Wizards.(AP Photo/Hillery Smith Garrison, file) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) goes to the basket as he is fouled by Miami Heat Vladimir Stepania of the Republic of Georgia during the first half at the American Airlines Arena Friday Nov. 30, 2001 in Miami. -
Washington Wizards President of Basketball operations Michael Jordan talks with reporters as he answers questions about his return to the NBA during a news conference in Washington, Thursday, April 19, 2001. Jordan announced that Doug Collins will be the Wizards new head coach. Collins, an NBC Sports NBA game analyst since 1998, was Jordan's coach with the Chicago Bulls for three years before being fired after the 1988-89 season. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan, left, guards Charlotte Hornets' David Wesley (4) during the first quarter, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the MCI Center in Washington. Jordan scored 24 of the Wizards' 29 first quarter points.(AP Photo/Nick Wass) -
Michael Jordan answers a question at a press conference, Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The NBA Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve the purchase by Jordan of a majority interest in Bobcats Sports & Entertainment. The investment gives Jordan a controlling interest in the companies that operate the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats and Time Warner Cable Arena. Jordan is the first player to become the majority owner of an NBA team. (Jeff Siner/ Charlotte Observer/ MCT) -
Michael Jordan, left, shares a laugh with Charlotte Bobcats head coach Larry Brown, back right, on the ninth tee during the pro-am for the Quail Hollow Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 28, 2010. (AP Photo/ Chuck Burton) -
Michael Jordan, managing member of basketball operations for the Charlotte Bobcats discusses the future prospects for the NBA basketball team during a press conference at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, March 13, 2007. (AP Photo/ Nell Redmond) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers' Brian Shaw (20) and Kobe Bryant (8) during the second quarter Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Nick Wass) -
Presidential candidate Bill Bradley, center with his wife Ernistine, left, slaps supporter Michael Jordan, right on the back before the All-Star game Sunday, February 13, 2000 at the New Arena in Oakland. (Sacramento Bee/ Kim D. Johnson ) The Sacramento Bee -
FILE-- Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (23) hustles downcourt on defense during an exhibition game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, Oct. 24, 1997, at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Jordan made his comeback official Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 announcing he will return to play in the NBA and sign a two-year contract with the Washington Wizards. ``I am returning as a player to the game I love,'' said Jordan, 38 and more than three years removed from what seemed to be a storybook ending to his career. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) -
A bronze statue of Michael Jordan stands outside the United Center in Chicago Monday, Sept. 10, 2001. Jordan all but confirmed Monday he would return to play in the NBA and said the world will know for sure within 10 days. The statue bears his years of play with the Chicago Bulls -- and a gap, from 1993-1995, that marks his first retirement from the game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) -
** FILE ** Michael Jordan announces his retirement from the Chicago Bulls during a press conference in Chicago Jan. 13, 1999. Jordan said Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, he will retire after this season and return to his role as partial owner of the Wizards. (AP Photo/ Beth A. Keiser, File) -
FILE-- Former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan flashes a smile, Monday, March 13, 2000, before the Jackie Robinson foundation annual dinner in New York City. In a conversation Monday, Sept. 2001, which included reporters from the Chicago Sun-Times and cnnsi.com, Jordan confirmed that a news conference has been planned for Washington, D.C., in the next 10 days to announce his decision. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser) -
December 14,1998: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson joke around during training camp for the 1992 Olympics. -
Washington Wizards Michael Jordan composes himself as the crowd at the United Center gives him a standing ovation prior the game against the Chicago Bulls Saturday Jan. 19, 2002, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) watches from the bench during an intra-squad scrimmage Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 at the MCI Center in Washington. The event was for local public safety workers who helped with the September 11th terrorist attack at the Pentagon. Fire fighters, police, members of the search and rescue teams and military and medical personnel were on hand. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan scratches his head as he sits on the bench in the closing minutes during their game against the New Jersey Nets' Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002 at the MCI Center in Washington. The Nets went on to win 93-82. Jordan will have surgery on his injured right knee and his status for the rest of the season is uncertain, Washington Wizards coach Doug Collins said Tuesday. Jordan was placed on the injured list for only the second time in his career, meaning he will miss at least five games, starting with Wednesday night's home game against Portland.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) looks up at the score in the closing minutes of their game against the Utah Jazz Friday, Nov. 16, 2001 in Washington. Behind Jordan on the bench are from left to right Christian Laettner, Bobby Simmons and head coach Doug Collins during their loss to the Jazz 101-92. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan takes a breathe as he sits on the bench with his knees wrapped against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter of the Wizards' 103-76 win, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, at the MCI Center in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) -
Washington Wizards forward Michael Jordan raises his arm while hitting the floor after being fouled on a fall away shot against the Boston Celtics at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn., Friday Oct. 26, 2001. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) -
Chicago Bulls fan Jason Schole, 7, lets Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan know that he is missed in Chicago during the fourth quarter of the game on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002.. The Wizards defeated the Bulls 77-69. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan waves to the crowd after being introduced at the United Center and receiving a standing ovation before his first game in Chicago agaist his former team on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002. The Wizards defeated the Bulls 77-69. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan pulls his jersey over his head during the first half of their preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers in State College, Pa., Monday, Oct. 22, 2001.(AP Photo/Chris Gardner) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan gestures for a foul call against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter of the Warriors' 109-100 win, Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, in Washington. Jordan scored 32 points in the loss. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) -
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) dunks the ball over Golden State Warriors' Danny Fortson (21) while Wizards Popeye Jones (54) looks on during the fourth quarter Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, in Washington. Golden State defeated the Wizards 109-100. Jordan lead the Wizards with 32 points. -
Even the king of martial arts films, Jackie Chan, can't seem to rid himself of T-shirt tag frustration. Together with Michael Jordan, Chan stars in the newest Hanes commercial featuring the Tagless T-shirt, which debuts during the Big Game on Jan. 26.2003 -
In this Feb. 28, 2012, file photo, a statue of former Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan stands outside the United Center in Chicago. -
Sunday, February 9, 2003, Atlanta, GA -- Michael Jordan, is at a lost for words as he was introduced during the half time show at Philips Arena during his final NBA All-Star appearance in Atlanta. -
Sunday, February 9, 2003, Atlanta, GA -- Michael Jordan, is at a lost for words as he was introduced during the half time show at Philips Arena during his final NBA All-Star appearance in Atlanta.
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