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To4
08-09-2014, 09:03 PM
Anybody know why MJ signed with the Wizards instead of other teams?

I dunno why but I like watching Wizards MJ highlights. Kinda cool an old man schooling some young guys from time to time. He has his struggles as well I won't deny that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAHEL2wLwZA

:applause:
MadSolar
08-09-2014, 09:07 PM
Anybody know why MJ signed with the Wizards instead of other teams?

I dunno why but I like watching Wizards MJ highlights. Kinda cool an old man schooling some young guys from time to time. He has his struggles as well I won't deny that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAHEL2wLwZA

:applause:
I think because he was the president for the wiz and he thought he could do what the *** he wants. Oh and try to show his players how to man up and play. Something like dat.
At the end Niqqa got the bopt from the front office. Damn shame
played0ut
08-09-2014, 09:08 PM
Michael Jordan believes that the Washington Wizards "used" him and said he never would have returned to basketball in 2001 if he had known that owner Abe Pollin wasn't going to allow him to return to his position as team president.

In an interview with "60 Minutes," which will air Sunday on CBS, Jordan said that getting fired was an especially painful experience considering the moves he made to make the Wizards profitable. "I didn't have to" come back, Jordan said. "But I did it with the benefit of trying to help an organization to get back on their feet. And the gratitude that was given? It was, 'Your service is no longer wanted or needed.' So I felt like I was used in a sense."

Jordan served as the Wizards' president of basketball operations for 1 1/2 seasons, making such moves as trading Juwan Howard and Richard Hamilton , drafting Kwame Brown with the No. 1 overall pick and signing Larry Hughes . At age 38, Jordan came out of retirement to play two seasons in Washington that proved to be more successful at the turnstiles than on the basketball court. The Wizards sold out every home game that Jordan played and his jersey was among the league's top sellers, but the team never made it to the playoffs.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/20/AR2005102001883.html







Think he was paid a million or so.
OncePerMonth
08-09-2014, 09:10 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/20/AR2005102001883.html







Think he was paid a million or so.

Didn't he donate his money from his Wiz playing days?
OncePerMonth
08-09-2014, 09:10 PM
Either way, Wiz did him dirty.
To4
08-09-2014, 09:14 PM
was kwame brown that good before he was drafted?? damn shame.. waste of a pick..
dubeta
08-09-2014, 09:15 PM
He wanted to play 3 years with the Wizards

Unfortunately he retired in 03 cause he knew LeBron was coming and didnt want to get schooled by an 18 year old

Could you imagine how much heat he would get for that?

like "Phleeze this 18 year old kid is dominating the GOAT?"
MadSolar
08-09-2014, 09:16 PM
was kwame brown that good before he was drafted?? damn shame.. waste of a pick..
That draft class was weak anyway.
Soundwave
08-09-2014, 09:17 PM
He had ownership/president duties that why he chose the crappy Wizards.

I really would have rather he joined Pippen in Portland or done the New York thing.
MadSolar
08-09-2014, 09:19 PM
He wanted to play 3 years with the Wizards

Unfortunately he retired in 03 cause he knew LeBron was coming and didnt want to get schooled by an 18 year old

Could you imagine how much heat he would get for that?

like "Phleeze this 18 year old kid is dominating the GOAT?"
I bet this guy is serious too. :facepalm
dubeta
08-09-2014, 09:21 PM
I bet this guy is serious too. :facepalm

Are you trying to say 40 year old MJ was better than rookie Bran? :roll:

This isnt Rookie Kobe or some shit, a 7ppg benchwarmer :facepalm
To4
08-09-2014, 09:21 PM
He had ownership/president duties that why he chose the crappy Wizards.

I really would have rather he joined Pippen in Portland or done the New York thing.

Would New York embrace if he went there? He torched NY all the time. crushed their hopes and dreams in the playoffs.
Soundwave
08-09-2014, 09:21 PM
Didn't he donate his money from his Wiz playing days?

Yeah I think he donated it to the 9/11 fund or something.
Soundwave
08-09-2014, 09:22 PM
Would New York embrace if he went there? He torched NY all the time. crushed their hopes and dreams in the playoffs.

They'd have thrown a parade led by Spike Lee, lol.

The Knicks did try to throw a ton of money at Jordan in the summer of 1997 I think to get him to sign there.
To4
08-09-2014, 09:22 PM
He wanted to play 3 years with the Wizards

Unfortunately he retired in 03 cause he knew LeBron was coming and didnt want to get schooled by an 18 year old

Could you imagine how much heat he would get for that?

like "Phleeze this 18 year old kid is dominating the GOAT?"


Would have like to see this happen as well. I know MJ will struggle with the fresh kid out of HS but it would be hella fun to watch.
played0ut
08-09-2014, 09:26 PM
was kwame brown that good before he was drafted?? damn shame.. waste of a pick..

cocky and confident as **** too. he went to MJ and told him he wouldn't regret picking him.


Think it was Jordan that said something about about kiids of that time trying to make it just for the big bucks, or the next big endorsement deal. Lamented how it wasn't for love of the game.
MadSolar
08-09-2014, 09:26 PM
Are you trying to say 40 year old MJ was better than rookie Bran? :roll:

This isnt Rookie Kobe or some shit, a 7ppg benchwarmer :facepalm
A 40 year old put up very similar stats as a rookie bran.
Soundwave
08-09-2014, 09:27 PM
Kwame Brown was the consensus no.1, every scouting report had him at no.1 that year. He was supposed to be like a thicker/stronger version of Kevin Garnett.

He had all the tools. No tool box unfortunately.
To4
08-09-2014, 09:30 PM
Kwame Brown was the consensus no.1, every scouting report had him at no.1 that year. He was supposed to be like a thicker/stronger version of Kevin Garnett.

He had all the tools. No tool box unfortunately.

And he got those midget like hand.. hahaha
played0ut
08-09-2014, 09:35 PM
And he got those midget like hand.. hahaha

heh.


I don't think people realize how much of an improvement to your game you'd have if you had massive Dr J/MJ sized mitts.
PHILA
08-09-2014, 09:43 PM
Michael Jordan believes that the Washington Wizards "used" him and said he never would have returned to basketball in 2001 if he had known that owner Abe Pollin wasn't going to allow him to return to his position as team president.

July 1998

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovrqZ7vZVmU&t=6m30s
G.O.A.T
08-09-2014, 09:55 PM
The Draft in 2001 was supposed to feature the best crop of high school to pro talent ever, but instead I think it became more of the catalyst for re-thinking the early entry rule. Chandler, Curry, Kwame and Diop were considered can't miss big men.

Three things I think contributed to our overreaction:

1) Garnett was entering his prime, he ascended to super stardom the year prior and people were looking for the next KG

2) The previous year's draft was so bad, anything looked good

3) The best college players were pretty average: Battier, Jefferson, Murphy, Tinsley and Haywood were never really considered possible superstars.
That_Admiral
08-09-2014, 09:57 PM
Does anyone know how much his career ppg and stats dropped, if they did when MJ came back and played for the Wiz?
To4
08-09-2014, 10:21 PM
Does anyone know how much his career ppg and stats dropped, if they did when MJ came back and played for the Wiz?

I just know if he didn't play for the wizards, his FG% is 50% or above.
OldSchoolBBall
08-09-2014, 10:59 PM
I think he was at like 31.5 ppg/50.7% FG for his career pre-Wizards.
DonDadda59
08-09-2014, 11:17 PM
Didn't Phil lobby to get him to play in LA?

Could've coasted to another easy 3+ rings, LeCramp style.
Mgamer20o0
08-10-2014, 01:38 AM
Anybody know why MJ signed with the Wizards instead of other teams?

:applause:
as i remember it. he was in charge and i think part owner. he sold back the part in the team and gave up being in charge to play and bring in young talent. the idea was young players would want to play with MJ. he would play a couple years then come back in charge which he never did.
305Baller
08-10-2014, 01:45 AM
If he had signed with a contender he would have won 2 more titles.

I think this fool really thought he could win a title by himself lol
dreamwarrior
08-10-2014, 02:53 AM
at 40 he abused panda friend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV52IrBoj90
Paul George 24
08-10-2014, 03:39 AM
He wanted to play 3 years with the Wizards

Unfortunately he retired in 03 cause he knew LeBron was coming and didnt want to get schooled by an 18 year old

Could you imagine how much heat he would get for that?

like "Phleeze this 18 year old kid is dominating the GOAT?"

I feel so poor for ur mum has a son like u :facepalm