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Jordan in Washington: the Washington Wizards story
Franchise era
2001–02—2002–03
Jordan in Washington
Washington Wizards
The story in one sentence
Jordan's comeback made Washington must-see television, though neither season ended in the playoffs.
A legend fills the arena
Michael Jordan, Jerry Stackhouse and Kwame Brown gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for the arenas teams.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2001–02
What came before
A gifted young frontcourt ended the playoff drought, but the organization traded Webber before the group matured.
2001–02—2002–03
Jordan in Washington
Jordan's comeback made Washington must-see television, though neither season ended in the playoffs.
After 2002–03
What came next
Arenas's fearless shooting led four straight playoff trips before injuries and a locker-room incident ended the era.
The core