Michael Jordan's retirement from basketball 30 years ago continues to be one of the biggest stories in sports history. The iconic player shocked the world by walking away from the Chicago Bulls after a three-peat, leaving a seismic impact on the NBA. Despite his young age of 30 and being at the peak of his career, Jordan's decision to retire was met with disbelief. However, he would later return and achieve another three-peat, solidifying his status as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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On this day 30 years ago Michael Jordan retired from the Chicago Bulls. https://t.co/dioEVCzmNM
Thirty years ago today – seems impossible – Michael Jordan stunned the world by retiring, at age 30. It didn't take, but at the time, it was hard to believe. He had everything, was at his peak, & didn't seem like he'd ever lose again. In @TheAthletic: https://t.co/QB2GDXVno7
From @TheAthletic: When Michael Jordan walked away from basketball in 1993, the recoil was seismic. Thirty years ago today, his first retirement, fresh off a three-peat with the Chicago Bulls, became one of the biggest stories in sports history. https://t.co/MecYlA1u6j https://t.co/g9vE3wIMZr
In 1993, Michael Jordan was the biggest thing in … everything. He’d vaulted way past stardom to something completely different. But 30 years ago today, he walked away from the game. @davidaldridgedc on the seismic recoil it sent through sports ⤵️ https://t.co/h4JAoc4UdE
Good morning! Today in 1993, Michael Jordan shocked the sport world by retiring from basketball. Two years later, he returned and staged his second three-peat of NBA titles for Chicago. https://t.co/Oonp5lHXrx
30 YEARS AGO TODAY 30-year-old Michael Jordan retired after leading the league in scoring, finishing 2nd in DPOY & winning his 1st 3-Peat. "If the urge comes back, if the Bulls will have me, if David Stern lets me back in the league, I may come back." https://t.co/JO0htpV9B6