Jordan appeared in cheers.

　　Even for Jordan, the "God of Basketball" who has fought his life and countless battles, this day will certainly occupy a special place in his memory-exactly 17 years ago, on April 17, 2003, Beijing time, Michael- As a Wizards player, Jordan completed the final battle of his career.

　　At that time, Allen Iverson, the son of Philadelphia, was the pride of the First United Center; but that day, "Answer" also had to play a supporting role. The Philadelphia 76ers played against the Washington Wizards at home. At the opening, almost every Wizards player received boos from fans, with the exception of one.

　　The 76ers specially invited the senior Bull Announcer Ray Clay to introduce Jordan. When Clay's voice suddenly rose and shouted: "Michael Jordan from the University of North Carolina", the fans gave the applause to No. 23 opposite the home team without reservation. After Jordan greeted the fans several times, the applause continued.

The cry of "we want Micheal" resounded through the arena.

　　During the game, Jordan was not surprised, and Jordan did not show a very special performance. The 40-year-old played only 28 minutes, scoring 15 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

　　But this does not affect people's enthusiasm to bid farewell to Michael Jordan. With 9 minutes and 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the 76ers led 21 points and Jordan was already on the bench. But the fans couldn't sit still, the cry of "we want Micheal" resounded through the arena.

　　2 minutes and 35 seconds before the end of the game, the enthusiasm of the fans received a return. Jordan got up from the bench and walked to the technical table.

　　"In terms of scores, I shouldn't be playing anymore," Jordan said. "However, the fans want me to shoot a few more shots. I'm flattered."

　　After debut, the 76ers guard Snow immediately sent a foul. Afterwards, Snow said: "The coach told me that he fouled Michael." In doing so, Michael will be able to score free throws and complete his thanks to the fans. "

　　After making two free throws, Jordan completed his final career score. Then walked off the court in the applause and shouts of the fans.

Jordan scored the last point of his career with a free throw.

　　This is a rough memory of that time. Compared to his farewell battle in 1998, this time is not vigorous, but also memorable enough.

　　But this was a "goodbye" that did not exist.

　　"I haven't wavered. I still have to say what I have been saying. If I have to answer today, I am 99.9% sure that I will not take part in the competition again."

　　In April 2001, when Jordan talked about the comeback rumors that had been in full swing during that time, he said this.

　　"I will not toss about like exhibits. I will not even think about it unless I think I can maintain the level of the game when I left. I will only come back to do what I used to do, but now It ’s not as good as it used to be, and I ’m not even close to it. I have n’t played in 3 years. ”

　　But half a year later, the 0.1% room he left behind eventually became a reality.

In 2001, Jordan returned to the Wizards.

　　Many Jordan fans are reluctant to mention his comeback in the Wizards, because as Jordan expected, the second comeback, he is no longer the original himself.

　　But he still came back, with a "savior" attitude.

　　Of course, Jordan ’s decision to return was personally considered: he was already a shareholder of the Wizards and he was dissatisfied with the team ’s locker room and the bleak ball market; years later he also admitted that the media ’s praise of his descendants also prompted him to return. One of the reasons for the game, but beyond that, he has another motivation.

　　On September 25, 2001, two weeks after the "September 11th Incident", Jordan officially announced that he was about to return.

　　After signing with the Wizards, Jordan announced that he would donate his first year's annual salary of 1 million US dollars to the families of the victims and rescue-related action organizations.

"9.11 incident" is also one of the motivations for Jordan's comeback.

　　"Obviously our country has changed permanently because of this incident. However, it is undoubtedly the families that have experienced the most changes." Jordan explained at the time: "This is my way of giving back to society, I hope this can help People who need help in times of suffering. "

　　David Stern, then president of the NBA, said: "I am very happy about Jordan ’s comeback. Michael was once loved by fans all over the world as a basketball myth. In addition, Jordan ’s return to the NBA is also in grief. The American people have brought some comfort and joy. "

　　This is not a compliment. Within 24 hours of Jordan ’s return, the Wizards, who had less than half the attendance in the previous season, sold more than 1,000 season tickets. According to media statistics, in the period after Jordan announced his comeback, 400 of every 1,000 transactions online were related to the Wizards tickets.

　　After the "September 11th Incident", the economic situation in the United States was grim and public confidence in public safety was insufficient. Jordan's comeback brought courage and hope to many people.

Jordan signed the children who lost their loved ones in the "9.11 Incident".

　　"Jordan knows his influence on and off the court, and knows how to exert this influence. This also makes him one of the most attractive sports figures after 9/11." The US media once commented on Jordan's comeback.

　　So October 30, 2001 came, and many media called it a "surreal" day in American sports history.

　　The Garden Block at Madison Square in New York was full. Outside the stadium, the tension in the city has not subsided, but on the court, the only thing people care about is cheering for Jordan. Previously, he has received countless respects on this field, but this time, people's emotions are obviously more than basketball.

　　Some media even directly said: "He came back to save the United States." In a sense, this is indeed the case, and he did.

　　Therefore, even if the ensuing journey was not satisfactory, he said goodbye this time, but it was more worthy of being missed.

After 17 years, Jordan once again "save the market."

　　It was just that Jordan at the time would not have imagined that after 17 years, the 57-year-old would be pushed to the stage again as the "savior".

　　On April 19th, US time, the Jordan documentary "The Last Dance" will be broadcast nationwide. It was originally scheduled to be released in June and it was finally filed to April. Some commentators said that for the US sports market affected by the epidemic and even the entire United States, the significance of this documentary file need no more details.

　　This time, the orange ball of the "save the city" reached Jordan again. (Finish)