A comeback under scrutiny
The discussion before the debut mixed nostalgia, reasonable doubts and unreasonable expectations. The internet already knew how to do that in 2001.
News · 2001 Archive
26 — 29 October 2001
Expectation around the comeback reached its highest point.
The eve of the comeback
Expectation around the comeback reached its highest point.
The real challenge
Washington was coming off a 19-win season. Jordan's presence raised interest, but did not automatically turn the roster into a contender.
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