Jordan's Return-o-Meter

HE'S BACK
Michael Jordan has returned to the NBA, signing a two-year deal with the Washington Wizards.

WHAT IT MEANS:
MJ will be in the lineup on opening night at Madison Square Garden.

	9/25/01 He's back: Jordan tries to recapture magic as Wizard
	9/25/01 What to watch in MJ comeback
	9/25/01 Long, cold winter in Chicago
	9/25/01 Jordan the ticket to boost NBA attendance
	9/25/01 Users react to Jordan's return
	9/25/01 Endorsements: Can Jordan be like the Mike of old?
	9/25/01 NBA could cash in if TV ratings soar with Jordan
	9/25/01 Page 2: Inside Jordan's head
	9/25/01 Jordan's career stats
	9/17/01 League's Web goof puts MJ on roster temporarily
	9/14/01 Jordan nixes idea of news conference
	9/10/01 Jordan saves love of the game is bringing him back
	8/26/01 Barkley doesn't want MJ to return
	8/24/01 Jordan experiences losing at camp
	8/22/01 Team ownership transfer reportedly discussed
	8/21/01 Jordan admits he needs to get in better shape
	8/16/01 Jordan's trainer says comeback is unlikely
	7/26/01 The Wizards open against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden
	7/18/01 Jordan to decide on comeback by middle of September
	7/15/01 MJ to step up workouts, says he'll avoid Wizards' summer league
	7/14/01 Jordan on practice floor for second consecutive day
	7/13/01 Jordan back on practice floor for close look at top draft choice
	7/08/01 Barkley doubts own comeback, hopes Jordan follows suit
	6/27/01 Jordan, Barkley joke about comebacks on national TV
	6/22/01 Collins can see M.J. at small forward
	6/22/01 Michael pulls out of John Elway's golf event to mend ribs
	6/14/01 Jordan breaks ribs in pick-up game
	6/6/01 Stern says Jordan would be more than welcome to come back
	6/3/01 Report says MJ will play for Wizards in Boston-area summer league
	5/21/01 Jordan says back spasms have put thoughts of a comeback on hold
	5/20/01 Wizards win draft lottery; could No. 1 pick + MJ = contender?
	5/10/01 Charles Barkley says he'll be joining His Airness in Chicago
	4/24/01 Barkley says he'll only come back if Michael does
	4/21/01 While admitting he's considering a comeback, Jordan still won't commit
	4/19/01 Jordan hires Doug Collins, his former coach, to coach the Wizards
	4/10/01 Ted Leonsis, Wizards co-owner, tries to shoot down the rumors
	4/10/01 Jordan says he's "99.9 percent sure" that he is retired for good
	4/9/01 Wizards co-owner Abe Pollin has a "gut feeling" Michael will be back
	4/5/01 Jordan practices with the Wizards, but denies he's planning a comeback
	3/14/01 Barkley, linked by SI to MJ's plans, says he's considering a comeback
	3/13/01 Michael promptly denies the report, saying he's just trying to lose weight
	3/13/01 Initial comeback story breaks, citing sources close to Jordan

	9/26/01: Scott Howard-Cooper Collins has unique challenge with Jordan
	9/26/01: Fred Carter Fred's Points: He's still better than most
	9/25/01: David Aldridge Consider this: Jordan might not be all that great
	9/25/01: Dr. Jack Ramsay Different uniform, but nearly the same Jordan
	9/25/01: Ric Bucher Call a tow truck
	9/25/01: Mark Kreidler Jordan was then; Tiger is now
	9/25/01: Dan Patrick Welcome back, Michael
	9/25/01: Peter May With MJ, Wizards might compete for playoff spot
	9/25/01: Frank Hughes Come back and let us enjoy it
	9/25/01: Mark Stein Another return is boring
	9/25/01: Tom Friend All aboard the Wizards' bandwagon
	9/25/01: Ray Ratto He's back because he can
	9/25/01: Jim Caple Charting the 82-game season
	9/18/01: Tom Friend Calling all heroes
	9/17/01: Peter May MJ mystery needs to end now
	9/10/01: David Aldridge Nothing else fulfills void
	9/6/01: The Mag's Telander Ready or not?
	8/17/01: Dan Patrick Jordan alone knows
	8/17/01: Mark Kreidler Another day, another Jordan update
	8/2/01: The Mag's Telander I spy a comeback
	7/18/01: The Mag's Wulf MJ skeptics should just bag it
	5/24/01: Page 2's Wiley Comparing Michael and Kobe at age 22
	5/12/01: Page 2's Caple Michael and Charles, the newest Odd Couple
	5/3/01: Page 2's Halberstam Say it ain't so, Mike
	4/30/01: The Mag's Wojciechowski MJ can't lose!
	4/18/01: The Mag's Bucher The fire still burns
	4/18/01: The Mag's Friend We're off to see the Wizards
	4/17/01: ESPN The Mag Jordan in the Crosshairs: Ten experts weigh in
	4/12/01: Page 2's Wiley Four stages of the great athlete
	4/11/01: Frank Hughes MJ should get the band back together!
	4/10/01: Mark Kreidler A real 'gut' feeling about MJ
	3/15/01: David Aldridge Enough! He ain't coming back
	3/14/01: Dr. Jack Ramsay Jordan comeback doubtful
	3/14/01: Peter May Jordan comeback? Say it ain't so ...
	3/13/01: Page 2 Being Michael Jordan

REGULAR SEASON (13 YEARS)
	G	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	STL	BLK	OFF	DEF	REB	AST	PTS
TOTALS	930	35887	10962-21686	555-1670	6798-8115	2306	828	1547	4289	5836	5012	29277
AVGS	-	38.6	.505	.332	.838	2.48	0.89	1.7	4.6	6.3	5.4	31.5

PLAYOFFS
	G	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	STL	BLK	OFF	DEF	REB	AST	PTS
TOTALS	179	7474	2188-4497	148-446	1463-1766	376	158	305	847	1152	1022	5987
AVGS	-	41.8	.487	.332	.828	2.10	0.88	1.7	4.7	6.4	5.7	33.4

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

-- Six-time NBA champion and Finals MVP (1991-93, '96-98)
-- Five-time NBA MVP (1987-88, '90-91, '91-92, '95-96, '97-98)
-- 10 times on All-NBA First Team (1986-87 to '92-93, '95-96 to '97-98)
-- 11-time NBA All-Star (1985, '87-93, '96-98, missed '86 due to injury)
-- 10-time NBA scoring champion (1986-87 to '92-93, '95-96 to '97-98)
-- Records include: most points, playoff game (63, '86); highest scoring average, Finals (41.0, '93)
-- Named Defensive Player of the Year (1987-88); Rookie of the Year (1984-85)
-- Ranks fourth in career points, regular season; first in career points, playoffs
-- Ranks first in career scoring average, regular season and playoffs

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