Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James posted a few tweets around the latest episodes of ESPN’s documentary on Michael Jordan- The Last Dance. James seemed to be tweeting while watching the episodes on Sunday.

In 1993, after winning the first three-peat with Chicago Bulls, Jordan announced retirement. It was shocking considering MJ had established himself as the best player in the league and he still had a good number of playing years in front of him. And considering his attitude, Jordan would be the last person someone would associate with quitting.

However, Jordan retired suggesting he had lost interest in the game. He also cited his father’s death as one of the reasons. His father was murdered by two teenagers who were later found. They had found James Jordan’s body only after a few days in a river.

Considering how surprising Jordan’s announcement of his retirement was, it isn’t surprising at a nine-year-old LeBron James had cried then. James wrote on Twitter on Sunday: “Definitely cried this day. 9 years of age. Just Couldn’t believe it.”

LeBron James hailed the return of Michael Jordan

Jordan then made another surprising announcement saying he would be playing in the Minor Baseball League (MiLB). He continued playing in the MiLB till 1995 when there was an ongoing strike. In March 1995, he announced his return to the NBA.

He led a struggling Bulls side to playoffs on his return mid-season. Despite having not played for well over a year, Jordan dropped 55 points in the second game after his return at the Madison Square Garden against New York Knicks.

Trending

Billionaire Michael Jordan’s $61 Million Arrival in Talladega Saw Unusual Absence of Wife Yvette Prieto

April 22, 2024 03:36 PM EDT

Anthony Davis Storms Out Of Press Conference While De’Angelo Russell Takes NBA Refs To Task Online

April 23, 2024 07:51 AM EDT

What Happened to Kenny Smith’s Legs? Unfolding the Sad Truth Behind TNT Host’s Dodgy Knees

April 22, 2024 08:05 PM EDT

“So Rigged”: All Hell Breaks Loose as Jamal Murray Forces LeBron James’ Lakers Into Bitter Embarrassment

April 23, 2024 06:21 AM EDT

Shaquille O’Neal Only Has 1 Question for LeBron James’ Lakers After Ruining 20-Point Lead Against Nuggets

April 23, 2024 07:13 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

More famously, Jordan changed from No. 45 to 23 during the playoffs. Bulls had lost the playoff series against Orlando Magic that year but Jordan continued scoring at an average of 31 points per game although he was not at his fittest.

Magic’s Nick Anderson, after the first game of the series, had quite famously said that No. 45 wasn’t as difficult to stop as No. 23. Jordan came up with No. 23 in Game 2 of the series.

“Damn the series lost(rusty), MJ so cold that he went from 45 to 23 from game 1 to game 2 in the playoffs! Haha. That’s legendary!” James wrote in another tweet respecting the legend.