I see it's been 20 years since two of the most famous words in sports history: "I'm back"
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
To be honest, after MJ retired the first time in 1993 I thought he was done. I think a comeback was the furthest thing on his mind.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
I'll always remember how shocked we were MJ walked away from the game like that. We were ready to go for a 4th straight.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
I kept tabs on him as he played baseball but we didn't talk all that often. I gave him some space as he needed a break from basketball.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
I really didn't know how much he loved baseball until that point. He was pretty passionate about the game and showed he could hold his own.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
When MJ started showing up at Berto spring of 1995 for practices, it didn't take long to see he was serious about getting back in the game.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
We all felt after several practices that MJ's return was inevitable but once he said "I'm back" it really gave us a lift.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
He wore 45 of course and we didn't think too much about it in the moment but it wasn't the 23 we were used to seeing.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
MJ had to shake a little rust off but he showed at the Garden his swagger was back in the double nickel game.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
Losing to Orlando was tough. It had been a long time since we had MJ and lost in the playoffs. But it fueled us. He took it hard.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
We added some pieces to the roster, including one of the great rebounders of all time in @dennisrodman, and came back ready to work.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
So here's to 20 years ago and ultimately, three more championships.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 19, 2015
20 years ago Michael Jordan sent the most famous fax in NBA history #usatoday pic.twitter.com/tSA1tI3tjh
— Kita (@ThierryKita) March 19, 2015
20 years ago today, Michael Jordan returned from retirement against the #Pacers in Indy: http://t.co/kqnejvbDKL #TBT pic.twitter.com/7E3IU1Dy4Q
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 19, 2015
NBA history buffs, you'll love this: #InsideStuff on MJ's return in '95
WATCH: http://t.co/574KUvvKwy #MJBack #TBT pic.twitter.com/rHyK1ZWHvT
— NBA.com (@NBAcom) March 19, 2015
20 years ago today, Michael Jordan returned to the floor. The 23 jersey was retired, so Jordan wore 45. #tbt pic.twitter.com/OHep4Sfcc4
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 19, 2015
On this date 20 years ago Michael Jordan made his return back to the #NBA re-joining the @chicagobulls! pic.twitter.com/fjqCFyrpbz
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) March 19, 2015
"When I come back like jordan wearing the 45 .. It's not to play games with you"
— tyshawn taylor (@tyshawntaylor) March 19, 2015