On March 18, 1995, Michael Jordan made a comeback to the NBA after a 21-month hiatus, rejoining the Chicago Bulls. Jordan went on to win three more NBA championships with the Bulls. In 1992, Jordan scored 51 points against the Bullets, setting arena records. He also had notable performances in his first game back from retirement, scoring 19 points, and in subsequent games with increasing point totals.
Michael Jordan led the NBA in scoring with 35 points a game in 1988. He was also the Defensive Player of the Year. It’s gonna be a long wait for the next motherfucker to come along who’s the best at offense AND defense. And, in case you wondered, he’s the only one to ever do it. https://t.co/JWsSnNUFNM
On This Day in '95: Michael Jordan came out of his 17-month retirement to score 19 points in an OT loss to the Pacers. The game was televised on NBC and drew a 10.9 national rating and an estimated 35 million viewers, making it the most watched reg. season game in NBA history. https://t.co/A0NUlR63bK
HBD ANDRE MILLER The crafty 2002 NBA Assist leader had one of the most surprising 50-PT Games ever: 52 PTS (71% FG) 22 FG (franchise record) 14 straight PTS in the 4th quarter https://t.co/y0VVlESfdd
29 YEARS AGO TODAY Michael Jordan scored 19 PTS (7/28 FG) with 6 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL in his first game back from his first retirement. His next 4 games: 27, 21, 32 (GW), 55! https://t.co/QFxUS74WK9
OTD (1992) Michael Jordan did this to the Bullets: 51 PTS (arena record by opponent) 35 2nd half PTS (arena record) 19/30 FG, 1/1 3PT 11 REB The following season vs WAS: 57 PTS, 10 AST (59% FG) 47 PTS in 31 MINS (59% FG) https://t.co/WsBljvScFO
This Day In 1995: Michael Jordan comes out of retirement wearing his brother Larry’s high school number (45). He plays 22 games in it before switching back to 23. https://t.co/kBFfmm8fdk
ON THIS DAY: In 1995, after a 21-month hiatus, Michael Jordan returned to professional basketball with his former team, the Chicago Bulls. He would go on to win three more NBA championships to go with the three he and the Bulls had already won. https://t.co/vWMlzfqaFI https://t.co/g5dHjwNfnG
Today in History: Michael Jordan returns to basketball https://t.co/ymLLeT7Gj2
March 18, 1995 the GOAT came back to the NBA March 18, 1979 a GOAT was BORN! Happy JORDAN COMES BACK TO THE NBA JERSEY BIRTHDAY . @DrNiravPandya https://t.co/r4WTyICHUT
OTD (88) Michael Jordan outscored Larry Bird 50-19 in a win over the Celtics! 50 PTS (59% FG, 50% 3PT, 100% FT) 9 AST, 5 STL, 5 REB, 1 TO 📼 @Oldskoolbball1 https://t.co/tyKlV4Xzqx