Team record
Washington did not reach the playoffs in either Jordan season. There is no need to manufacture a postseason chapter that never happened; the regular-season return already has enough material.
Washington Wizards
Washington chapter
Two seasons, an improbable comeback and an ending very different from Chicago. This page organizes the complete chapter instead of stopping the clock in November 2001.
2001-02 · the comeback
At 38, Jordan returned after three seasons away and averaged 22.9 points in 60 games during 2001-02.
30.10.2001
New York debut Debut in New York
29.12.2001
51 against Charlotte. Two nights after scoring only six points, Jordan answered with 51 against Charlotte. Subtle transitions were never really his specialty.
End of the season
Knee problems and 60 games 2001-02 averages
2002-03 · the farewell
His final season was quieter statistically, but included a 43-point game at age 40 and a full 82-game schedule.
21.02.2003
43 points at age 40 Against New Jersey: 18-for-30 shooting, 43 points and 10 rebounds at age 40.
16.04.2003
Final NBA game Final game in Philadelphia
2001 archive
The original reports from 2001 remain available in News · 2001 Archive and in Weekly column. The recap no longer pretends November 2001 is 'current news', because that would be asking too much even of this site.
Sources and criteria
The chronology is based on the official season record and contemporary game logs. The original site's daily notes are kept as an archive, but dates and results are corrected when necessary.