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'Some exercise' Jordan practices with Wizards, denies comeback
Updated: Wednesday April 04, 2001 3:55 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- For the second time in three weeks, Michael Jordan is in town and has practiced with the Washington Wizards. Once again, he's had to deny he's attempting a comeback. "The only thing this signals is that I'm getting some exercise," said Jordan, who wore a Wizards No. 23 jersey when he took part in Monday's workout. Jordan also practiced with the team March 19, not long after a series of reports speculating he would come out of retirement and play for the Wizards next season, possibly bringing Charles Barkley with him. Jordan, the Wizards' president of basketball operations and a part owner of the team, usually prefers to run the Wizards from his home in Chicago. The 38-year-old, five-time MVP has consistently denied the comeback reports. He said his weight had reached 240 pounds, 25 over his playing weight, and that he is playing basketball recreationally to stay in shape. Even so, Wizards head coach Leonard Hamilton said Jordan is still better than anyone else on the court at practice. "I think this is something all the young players should feel lucky to be a part of," Hamilton said.
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