Former NBA Champion Has Unpopular Opinion on Michael Jordan's Wizards Stint

Michael Jordan's legendary run with the Chicago Bulls might never be surpassed. The way he lifted an erstwhile struggling squad to become a dynasty will forever be remembered in the Windy City.

That's why when Jordan unretired for the second time and joined the Washington Wizards in 2001, it marked a surprising chapter in his iconic career.

After retiring from the Bulls in 1999, Jordan assumed a front-office role with the Wizards as their president of basketball operations. However, his competitive drive led him back to the court, announcing his comeback at age 38.

While it was clear that he was already past his prime, MJ could still dominate. In his first season with the Wizards, he averaged 22.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.

Former NBA champion Rasheed Wallace said Jordan with the Wizards was more lethal than the Bulls version.

"He was a phenomenal player then, but I think he was a little bit more dangerous when he was with the Wizards," Wallace said on the "The Sheed & Tyler Show" podcast.

"He didn't have the athleticism that we were used to seeing MJ have, but his angles were a little bit more sharp."

In his second season in Washington, MJ played all 82 games but registered a career-low 20 points on top of 6.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He finally called it quits after that stint. The six-time Finals MVP never made it to the playoffs with the Wizards.

Still, by picking his spots and utilizing his experience, Jordan proved he could still hang with the younger players, even dropping 51 points in a win over the Charlotte Hornets in 2001.

"He was a strong two-guard, you weren't just gonna move him lightly, and his shot became more dangerous," Wallace, who won a title with the Detroit Pistons, said. "He became more solid as that veteran player."

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