The plane arrived at Washington Reagan International Airport.

Jordan billboards are everywhere in the waiting hall.

After Jordan's comeback, a meme appeared in Washington.

The most influential person in Washington is not the president of the United States, but the god of basketball.

Reagan International Airport is only 5 kilometers away from the White House, the capital of the United States. Judging from everything around it, it is not just a meme.

"Michael, you have to guard against Michael at night."

Van Exel looked at the scene around him and turned to tease Finley.

Finley was once nicknamed Jordan's successor, and his name is the same as Jordan.

"When Michael announced his return, he specifically mentioned his successors, and he would definitely take ruthless action."

Van Exel was the kind of person who was not interested in watching the fun.

"I will try to defend him."

But Finley is an honest man.

Van Exel suddenly felt bored and turned to Sun Hao's side.

"Sun, what trash talk did Dirk be said before? Do you know how to say it?"

"I will."

Sun Hao nodded.

If he misplaced Jordan, he would be prepared.

"I look forward to it."

Van Exel smiled and nodded, that's what he liked.

...

The Verizon Center Arena, which can accommodate 19,000 people, has long been full.

After the September 11 incident, this kind of grand event has not occurred in the United States for a long time.

Jordan saved NBA.

During the warm-up before the game, Jordan was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines, and the interview scene was immediately put on the LED screen on the scene.

"Michael, this is your return to NBA two years later. How do you feel?"

Jordan's expression looked calm, but the reporter who asked the question was a little excited.

“Relax.”

And Jordan also noticed the reporter's nervousness and comforted her in turn.

"It's fun, I thought I wouldn't stand on this field anymore, but it turns out that standing here will still make me excited."

After appeased the reporter, Jordan said slowly.

Perhaps only Jordan can speak like this.

"How many points do you think you can score in the first game?"

The reporter continued to ask.

“40 points.”

Jordan's answer was even more straightforward than Sun Hao's.

The reporter opened his mouth wide and probably couldn't find the second 38-year-old basketball player in the world who could say this score.

"That's me after all."

Seeing the reporter's reaction, Jordan said with a smile.

After all, it's me, this is very Jordan.

There was already a burst of cheers at the scene.

Finley couldn't help but breathe a long sigh.

Aura, not to mention how much strength the 38-year-old Jordan has, just this aura has already made people feel very stressed.

The warm-up ended and the opening ceremony entered.

"9 NBA defense first team, 10 NBA best first team, 14 NBA All-Stars, 5 regular season MVP, 6 NBA championship, 6 finals MVP, let us welcome his return, the God of Basketball, Black Jesus, Michael ~~Jordan!!"

When the host elongated the tone and introduced Jordan with a series of introductory words that were suffocating, the entire arena fell into a boil.

The classic opening dynasty music of the Bulls is no longer there, but it still cannot stop the fans from being excited about Jordan's appearance.

The God of Basketball is really back!

Sun Hao could feel Finley's breathing beside him became heavier.

Finley has never played against Jordan. He even experienced three consecutive championships in Jordan's second dynasty, but because of his experience, that feeling is even more unforgettable.

After the opening ceremony, the starting lineups on both sides were released one after another.

The Wizards, Hardaway, Richard Hamilton, Jordan, Leitner, Yao Ming;

On the Mavericks' side, Nash, Sun Hao, Finley, Nowitzki, and Lafrenz;

Yao Ming and Lafrenz's jump ball.

The referee whistle sounded, and Lafrenz pushed the ball back to the Mavericks' half, officially kicking off the game.

Nash organized the frontcourt, Nowitzki and Finley picked and rolled the ball, and broke it to the outside and received Nash's pass and shot.

"Swish!"

Nowitzki scored his sword and hit the Mavericks' first goal.

Although he didn't play much in the preseason, he recovered from ankle soreness and was still the big man who was the best at shooting at the current service.

Hardaway advanced to the frontcourt and handed the ball to Jordan.

The cheers burst out again.

Jordan faced Finley's defense with three threats, and jumped to the middle distance.

The iconic front and back feet directly wet the fans.

This is the basketball memory of many people when they were young.

"when!"

However, Jordan's first move failed to hit.

Lafrenz stuck Yao Ming's defense rebound under protection.

And after he took it, he gave the ball to Sun Hao immediately, and the Mavericks immediately defended and counterattacked.

Sun Hao dribbles and fast attacks, and Hamilton chases behind him.

He flew onto a layup, and Hamilton jumped and blocked the block immediately.

However, after the air confrontation, Sun Hao's confrontation was dominant and sent the ball into the basket.

Jordan continued to hold the ball in the frontcourt. This time he made a sudden stop in his breakthrough, which caused another burst of excitement from the fans on the scene.

However, after he pulled back, he still made a blacksmith attack!

After the opening, Jordan failed to hit the middle distance twice in a row!

This is surprising. You should know that mid-range jump shot is Jordan's strongest killing skills.

38-year-old Jordan is still old!

Nowitzki grabbed a defensive rebound, and the Mavericks played a defensive counterattack.

"Bang!"

However, this time Jordan made a lightning move, directly poking Nowitzki's pass out of bounds.

Although there was no direct steal, the Mavericks' fast break was destroyed.

That reaction speed is not enough for most players to do, let alone the 38-year-old veteran.

Just when the fans thought he was old, he immediately responded with actions.

The Mavericks played in the frontcourt, and Nowitzki took out the ball again.

This time it was Jordan who switched defense.

Big and small, the rest of the Mavericks pulled apart.

Nowitzki's fake vote was really abrupt, and the emergency stop was a mid-range distance.

This is his skill, but Jordan has been destroying Nowitzki's rhythm from the beginning and even almost poked the ball in Nowitzki's hand.

Nowitzki's final shot was obviously shorter, and he actually made a three-pointer!

This looks incredible.
To be continued...