Originally published March 19, 1995.
It was perhaps the shortest news release ever issued, but really, there was nothing else to say.
In two simple words, Michael Jordan said it all:
”I’m back.”
Back to basketball. Back to the NBA. Back to the Bulls.
”He walked in this morning, shook my hand and said, `It’s a done deal,’ “ Bulls coach Phil Jackson said Saturday after practice.
And just like that, what went from wishful thinking to a rumor to a possibility finally became reality.
”I hoped for it.