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| Posted By | Discussion Topic: MJ closer to returning?? | ||||
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| TeenWeek what's a status? | posted on 08-22-2001 @ 7:40 AM |    | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00  | SECRET MICHAEL MEETING By LENN ROBBINS August 22, 2001 -- EXCLUSIVE Plans to tear down one of Michael Jordan's major roadblocks from returning to the NBA are in the works, several sources told The Post. According to three sources, NBA commissioner David Stern, Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and one of Jordan's closest representatives, Curtis Polk, met last Tuesday in New York to discuss a complicated scenario that would pave the way for His Airness to play for the Wizards. The plan calls for Jordan to sell his minority share of ownership in the Washington Wizards to Abe Pollin. Jordan would then purchase a larger ownership share in the Capitals than he had in the Wizards. He also might buy a piece of the MCI Center. As reported exclusively in The Post several months ago, Stern reaffirmed his support for NBA bylaws which prohibit anyone who has an ownership in a franchise to play for a team. Jordan was hoping that Stern would convince the owners to make an exception but that did not materialize. Calls to a Leonsis spokesman did not yield a response. An NBA spokesman said Stern would have no comment on ownership issues. The Post was unable to reach Polk. However, it has been established by a source with knowledge of the NBA, that Leonsis, Stern and Polk did meet last Tuesday in the commissioner's office. Why would the NBA commissioner meet with an NHL owner and one of Jordan's top reps if not to discuss a scenario that would bring His Airness back to the court? A source in Washington who knows Pollin confirmed that talks outlining such a plan have been held. The source, who requested anonymity, said that Jordan wants to make sure everything is in place should he decide to announce a comeback. Jordan, who has been hampered by rib, knee and back injuries, has taken delight in maintaining a guessing game about his return and he has changed his mind more than once in a day. It was reported Monday that Jordan said he would not return if he thought he would make a fool of himself. On a scale of 1-10, Jordan described himself as a six. Should Jordan decide to grace the court with his presence, New York fans will be the first to witness the historic event. The Wizards open the season Oct. 30 against the Knicks in the Garden. One of the sources said that if Jordan decides to return, plans already are being made for a news conference sometime after Labor Day. | ||||
| whichwaymediumorrare | posted on 08-22-2001 @ 9:21 AM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Apr. 01 | who cares.hes going to rune all he has done in the past by trying to recreate the magic. "well hello mr. fancy pants.i got news for you pal,you aint leadin but two things right now,jack and shit and jack left town." "good,bad..... i am the guy with the gun." | ||||
| DiamondDust | posted on 08-22-2001 @ 10:15 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | The one thing that MJ hasn't had sink into his head yet.... The NBA doesn't need his drama anymore. Maybe 2 years ago, but he is so overshadowed by the fleet of young stars out there today. When DR. J left, it took Magic, Larry, Michael, Nique, Malone, and Sir Charles. Nobody forgot Dr. J, but we grew to love others. MJ needs to retire gracefully (and stick with it becasue its getting very tired), and let the new crop of NBA elite... Kobe, Shaq, Iverson, Garnett, Carter, McGrady, Hill, Marbury et al get their own spotlights and chances. Just another observation of insanity. | ||||
| BaLLooN NoT | posted on 08-22-2001 @ 8:47 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | the question really is .... Should he come back???? i don't think he should he has come beack already to many times. & this time it would be with the damn Wizards...  E-Mail = E-Mail Me AIM = OABaLLooNNoT | ||||
| Unicron | posted on 08-22-2001 @ 8:54 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Mar. 01 | Michael Jordan is not coming back I'll bet everything i own (which ain't much) on it.  | ||||
| drkn2forget | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 2:18 AM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Feb. 01 | Article in the WED newsday said that he wasnt in shape and considering not coming back....I cant find a link but take it for what its worth
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| Snoteater | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 2:45 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Apr. 01 | If he does come back, I hope he gets embarassed. I can't stands the guy. | ||||
| TeenWeek what's a status? | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 2:49 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | Even at his worst he will still be able to beat the Knicks. | ||||
| BaLLooN NoT | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 3:40 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | quote: is this the link drkn2forget??? quote: truer words never b4 spoken!!! HA HA HA E-Mail = E-Mail Me AIM = OABaLLooNNoT This message was edited by BaLLooN NoT on 8-23-01 @ 3:43 PM | ||||
| Lord Duvious | posted on 08-23-2001 @ 6:48 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Jul. 01 | You have to wonder if this all might just be a ploy to help the dismal ticket sales. He owns part of the team, so he has a vested interest. At this point, it's all just getting old. Come back, don't come back...at this point I just don't give a fuck anymore. Email Me Disregard my status. No longer a member of the Bloc | ||||
| The O & A Radio Network | posted on 08-24-2001 @ 11:11 AM | | |||
| Hanger-On Registered: Feb. 01 | Jordan outshone at private camp --------------------- CHICAGO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Michael Jordan has been outshone by a host of other players at his personal tryout camp, a Chicago paper reported on Friday. According to one of the players in camp, speaking on condition of anonymity, Jordan's team was beaten in 10 straight mini-games by a squad of current NBA players on Wednesday, the third day of the camp. The 38-year-old retired Chicago Bulls superstar, now a Washington Wizards executive and part owner, got upset with every loss, the Chicago Sun-Times said. Meanwhile, the Washington Post reported that the Wizards would go from just one national television appearance to close to maximum coverage if Jordan returned as a player. Jordan has asked all the players not to talk about what goes on inside the Chicago gym where he is testing himself ahead of a mid-September decision about playing again. But according to the anonymous informant, the best players were Penny Hardaway (Phoenix Suns), Tim Hardaway (just traded to the Dallas Mavericks), Michael Finley (Mavericks) Charles Oakley (recently traded to the Chicago Bulls) and Bobby Simmons (Seattle SuperSonics). "Like everybody else, Jordan had a lot of fun except for the losing," the player told the Sun-Times. "He got upset with each loss. "But there was little that he or anybody else could do because -- man! -- this was a day when Tim, Penny, Finley, Oakley and Simmons could do no wrong." BEST PLAYER "I thought that Penny (Hardaway) was the best player on the floor," another player told the Sun-Times. "Tim and Michael Finley also played great, Bobby is really impressive and Oakley was just awesome. "But Penny appears to finally be healthy again and he's getting his confidence back." Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, 30, has contributed little since being traded from Orlando to Phoenix two years ago, afflicted with injuries and questions about his toughness. This summer, however, he led a team to the Southern California Pro Basketball League championship, then played among the rookies and reserves of the Rocky Mountain Revue before looking for more action at Jordan's camp. Injuries have slowed Jordan, too. He has said he was fully recovered from his rib injuries but has knee tendinitis. "Michael played OK but he mostly took it easy," the first player quoted by the Sun-Times said. "He was really pacing himself, probably because of that tendinitis in his knee. I've had the same thing and it's hell. Every NBA player gets it sooner or later. "But Michael is being smart about this thing. He is more interested in winning the war than winning the battle. He obviously is working his way back into this thing gradually and doesn't want to try to do too much too soon and risk making his injury worse." The Sun-Times said that other NBA players brought in this week by Tim Grover, Jordan's trainer, included Jerry Stackhouse (Detroit), Antoine Walker (Boston), Juwan Howard (Dallas) and Quentin Richardson (Clippers). PROBLEMS WITH FANS The Sun-Times said there were problems with fans at the gym earlier in the week, forcing Grover to call the police twice, but by Wednesday the crowd outside was down to 100. Television networks were also preparing for a surge of interest should Jordan end his three-year retirement, the Washington Post said. The Wizards are not on NBC's schedule at all and appear only once on the Turner Sports schedule, at Philadelphia against the Eastern Conference champion 76ers on November 28. But NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol said all that would change if the Wizards had Jordan on the floor. "If he comes back, we have the flexibility to get him on close to the maximum number of times we're allowed, if we so choose," Ebersol told the Post, declining further comment. NBC is allowed a maximum of 11 appearances by any one team during its season. Turner spokesman Greg Hughes said Jordan's presence could mean TNT and TBS might televise a maximum of 15 Washington games, the newspaper reported. The Wizards open their season on October 30 against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. If Jordan comes back, the game is virtually guaranteed to be telecast by TBS, league sources told the Post. --------------------------- If this is any indication, perhaps it's best if he stays retired...  Self-Proclaimed Emperors of all Broadcasting. That old gag! The Opie and Anthony Show, now with M3 technology! | ||||
| ChuckyKnuckles | posted on 08-28-2001 @ 12:18 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: May. 01 | Well if Greg Hughes says it then it must be true!!
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| Ferret | posted on 08-28-2001 @ 12:36 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00 | He has tendinitis in his knee and cracked ribs without even starting NBA training camp. Plus he's getting outplayed by Penny + Tim Hardaway!!! Time to give it up for good Mike. | ||||
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