Ugh. Bad decision.... but the East is a pansy league so who knows. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/features/jordan/news/2001/09/22/jordan_comeback_ap/ <font face="arial" size="3"><B>On his way</B></font> <B>Jordan's announcement of return will be low-key</B> WASHINGTON (CNNSI.com) -- Michael Jordan is expected to announce his return to the NBA on Monday, CNN/Sports Illustrated has learned. There will be no news conference in Washington; Jordan is merely expected to issue a statement confirming that he will play in 2001-02. Jordan all but confirmed his comeback to CNNSI.com, The Associated Press and the Chicago Sun-Times on Sept. 10. At the time, Jordan planned to hold a news conference in Washington within 10 days, but last week's terrorist attacks prompted him to make the announcement more low key. The Wizards are prepared to announce Jordan's return at a moment's notice, with staff essentially just waiting for him to give the final OK. Word definitely must come by Oct. 1, when the Wizards fly to Wilmington, N.C., for the start of training camp. Jordan retired after the 1997-98 season after leading the Chicago Bulls to a sixth NBA title. He joined the Wizards in January 2000, becoming a part-owner and president of basketball operations.
The sim league Washington Wizards also expect to announce Michael will be the starting two guard on thursday.
