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Michael Jordan announced today that he intends to resume his career as a professional basketball player.
Jordan plans to make his return to professional basketball by signing a two-year contract with the Washington Wizards. In compliance with NBA rules, he plans to divest his ownership position with Lincoln Holdings, which includes his ownership position in the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals and the MCI Center. Jordan will also resign as the team's President of Basketball Operations, a position he had held since January 2000.
"I am returning as a player to the game I love because during the last year and a half, as a member of Washington Wizards' management, I enjoyed working with our players, and sharing my own experiences as a player. I feel there is no better way of teaching young players than to be on the court with them as a fellow player, not just in practice, but in actual NBA games," said Jordan. "While nothing can take away from the past, I am firmly focused on the future and the competitive challenge ahead of me."
"His love of the game has led him back to this latest chapter in his storied playing career. And, I now can't wait until the new season starts!"
As a tribute to and in memory of the victims, their families and relief workers affected by the September 11th tragedy, Jordan will donate his entire salary for this season to relief and victim assistance efforts.
Great players make great things happen when the most is expected of them. In his return to the NHL, Pittsburgh's Mario Lemieux proved his game is still there.
Lemieux delivered in emphatic fashion.
In a night of high drama, Lemieux scored a goal and assisted on two others in his first game in 44 months, looking for all the world like he had never been away from the game. To top a perfect night, the Penguins walked away with a 5-0 win over the Maple Leafs. A win in which Lemieux was named the game's first star. On another note.... I am planning on going to see the Pittsbugh Penguins @ Mellon Arena on December 8th, 2001 against the Atlanta Thrashers thanks to Mario Lemieux and my good buddy Joe.
