- Tyronn Lue revealed what it was like to be Michael Jordan’s teammate on the Wizards
- Ty Lue revealed that Michael Jordan played at the age of 40 on one leg because of a knee injury
- He gave Michael Jordan props for still producing 20 points per game in that situation
Everyone remembers Michael Jordan for everything that he achieved with the Chicago Bulls during the 1990s. But the part of his career that is often ignored is his stint with the Washington Wizards.
Jordan never made the playoffs in two seasons with the Wizards, but he put up some big numbers considering his age. And Tyronn Lue, who was his teammate at the time, has now revealed that he was doing all this despite an injury.
“I didn’t care if he was 90,” Lue said on All The Smoke. “Come on, man. It was a blessing. When he first called, and I heard his voice, I’m like, ‘Are you serious? MJ calling me?’
“And when I first met him, just in awe man. Just to have a chance to see Black Jesus in person. I was in awe. My first year playing with him, I just didn’t know what to do. Imma throw it to him every time, just go stand. But you just get so mesmerized by how he plays.
“I don’t care if he was 40. Yeah, he was 40. He averaged 20 points a game on one leg because his knee was messed up. And he played all 82 games. That just tells you who he is.”
Ty Lue on playing with a 40-year-old Michael Jordan:
"I don't care he was 40. He averaged 20 points a game on one leg because his knee was messed up. And he played all 82 games. That just tells you who he is." #AllTheSmoke | @shobasketball pic.twitter.com/CY8gX8gOgi
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 28, 2023
In two seasons with the Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan missed only 22 games and played 82 games in one season. He averaged 21.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. The Wizards didn’t make it to the playoffs, but Jordan showed out despite his advancing years.
LeBron James Was Excited About Michael Jordan’s Comeback With The Wizards
A lot was said about Michael Jordan returning to play with the Washington Wizards, considering that he retired on a high after winning his sixth championship and second three-peat. And while some questioned if he should play, LeBron James was among those that were hyped to see him return.
“One other thing — people been asking me about Jordan’s comeback,” James wrote. “Me, I’m loving it. A man 38 years old and still averaging 25-plus points? I mean, they losing a lot, but they on pace to win more than they did last year. I give more props to him than anybody right now.”
Those years with the Wizards now count against Michael Jordan’s GOAT case, funnily enough. But surely, Jordan himself has no regrets. He gave his all to win every time he was on the court, and it just so happened that he couldn’t lead the Wizards to glory despite all his efforts.
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