Again, Jordan Is Game; Wizard to See if He Still Has Knack vs. Knicks

From: The Washington Post | Date: October 30, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

Michael Jordan. The New York Knicks. Madison Square Garden.

The drama Jordan often produced against the Knicks on their home court in his past lives with the Bulls makes for wonderful memories, the stuff parents in Chicago still tell their kids about. But the 38- year-old Jordan, who returns tonight to the site of some of his most impressive accomplishments to launch his second comeback from retirement -- this time as a member of the Washington Wizards -- insists he is not seeking more material for his legacy.

"Personally, I'm just trying to go in and get a win and play the game of basketball. ...

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