Steve Wyche of The Sporting News writes that Michael Jordan has proclaimed the neucleus of his team consists of Richard Hamilton, Courtney Alexander, Etan Thomas and Jahidi White. Now with the first pick in the draft, he must decide whether to choose a young player to compliment the neucleus or use that pick to procure a veteran.
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Who is to say Kobe Bryant isn't going to be better than Michael Jordan? Let's get that out on the table right now. He's a lot better than Jordan was at the same age." says former Seattle coach Paul Westphal. "Kobe has a sense of the game similar to Michael in playmaking ability and skill," said Lakers coach Phil Jackson. What does Bryant think? "It does bother me somewhat," Bryant said Sunday. "I want to be identified as my own player. There'll never be another Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan is the greatest player ever. No one can fill his shoes."
It is a debate that has been raging for time time among the NBA fans. Who do you think will be the better player once their careers are finished?
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Wizards May 2001 Archive
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| May 22, 2001
The washington Times' Dan Daly suggests that the Wizards should keep the number one pick in the draft.
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| May 21, 2001
Steve Wyche of the Washington Post writes that Michael Jordan is concentrating on his options.
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| May 21, 2001
The New York Times reports that Michael Jordan's quest to return to the NBA has been slowed by back spasms.
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| May 21, 2001
MJ knows that the #1 pick for the Wizards is important.
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| May 20, 2001
Everyone knew that Jerry Krause had more balls than everyone else in the room.
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| May 20, 2001
How does a lineup of MJ, Barkley and Eddy Curry look? What about MJ, Barkley and Eddie Griffin? With the Wizards winning the lottery today Michael Jordan holds all the cards.
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| May 20, 2001
Dave Lewandowski of the Indianapolis Star reports in his NBA column that Mitch Richmond is not a lock to play in Miami next year.
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| May 20, 2001
Today's Draft Lottery will determine the order in which teams will select in this year's draft.
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| May 18, 2001
It only took 27 games, but Courtney Alexander was able to establish himself as one of the top rookies while in Washington.
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| May 16, 2001
Doug Collins says that Jordan is working out and will give himself every opportunity to return.
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| May 14, 2001
Steve Wyche of the Washington Post reports that the NBA will suspend Michael Smith for the opening game of next season for conduct off the court.
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| May 13, 2001
While Jordan's return would definitely bring casual fans back to the NBA, it will have a negative effect as well.
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| May 13, 2001
Peter Vecsey has his usual bag o' scoop from around the NBA.
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| May 13, 2001
When Michael Jordan retired for the second time, he had a comment about Charles Barkley.
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| May 12, 2001
Horace Grant will be 36 this summer.
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| May 11, 2001
Here is the real truth: The player he will really be competing against is not Latrell Sprewell or Vince Carter.
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| May 10, 2001
Charles Barkley, getting in shape for a possible joint NBA comeback with Michael Jordan, plans to move in with Jordan when his broadcasting duties with TNT end on May 24.
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| May 10, 2001
Yesterday, Heat Guard Eddie Jones had surgery on his previously dislocated left shoulder, however he might not be ready in time for the start of next season.
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| May 9, 2001
The Washington Wizards plan to rehire assistant coach Larry Drew and will announce the hiring of a new trainer in the next few days to replace longtime trainer Kevin Johnson, who was fired late last week, a source said yesterday.
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| May 7, 2001
Washington is believed to be listening to all offers for rising swingman Richard Hamilton and third-year center Jahidi White.
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| May 3, 2001
How much would MJ's return help the Wizards.
