Yearbook, Sept. 25: Michael Jordan, Wizard
September, 25, 2012
9/25/12
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By
Patrick Dorsey | ESPN.com
Sept. 25, 2001: After months of speculation and days of delays in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, Michael Jordan made it official via a press release on this day 11 years ago: He was returning to the NBA, this time as a Washington Wizard.
The first news conference came days later. Then his first appearance, on the opening day of training camp. Then, finally, he stepped onto the court.
And each moment was met with the fanfare you'd expect for His Airness.
Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesJordan at his first press conference as a Wizard.
Tim Sloan/AFP/Getty ImagesJordan surrounded by reporters at Wizards training camp.
J.P. Moczulski/AFP/Getty ImagesJordan in his first preseason game with the Wizards, at Detroit.
The first news conference came days later. Then his first appearance, on the opening day of training camp. Then, finally, he stepped onto the court.
And each moment was met with the fanfare you'd expect for His Airness.
Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesJordan at his first press conference as a Wizard.Tim Sloan/AFP/Getty ImagesJordan surrounded by reporters at Wizards training camp.J.P. Moczulski/AFP/Getty ImagesJordan in his first preseason game with the Wizards, at Detroit.
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PlaybookPatrick Dorsey is a Playbook editor. He has worked for the Web and newspapers, had a cup of craft service coffee in film school, and played in one Division III golf tournament (he shot 105).
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