Michael Jordan's Most Significant Comeback Moments Wearing No. 45

Today is the 20th anniversary of MJ's return to the NBA.

The 20th Anniversary of Michael Jordan Announcing His Comeback - Today, Wednesday, March 18th marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan's return to the NBA. With two epic words—"I'm Back"—Jordan re-joined the Chicago Bulls during the 1994-95 season, ending his 17-month retirement, which included a minor-league baseball stint. BET.com takes this stroll down memory lane to remember MJ's most significant moments rocking No. 45. (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)
Michael Jordan's First Game Back - Shaking off rust from his lengthy 17-month basketball layoff, Michael Jordan scored 19 points in his very first game back with the Chicago Bulls. But MJ's nationally-televised return was spoiled by the Indiana Pacers, who defeated his Bulls on March 19th. Still, Jordan, wearing a new No. 45, was back. Jordan chose the digits because that's the number he wore during his minor-league baseball stint.(COLOR KEY: Jersey is red) AFP PHOTO (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)
Jordan Fares Much Better Second Game Back - While Michael Jordan didn't have his best shooting performance during his first game back, it only took him two games to seemingly regain his form. MJ dropped 27 points his second game back to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Boston Celtics.(Photo: STUART CAHILL/AFP/Getty Images)Jordan Hits Game-Winning Jumper Against Hawks - Just four games into his return, Michael Jordan drained the game-winning jumpshot to lift the Chicago Bulls over the Atlanta Hawks. But what came next would truly mark his Airness' comeback. (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

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The 20th Anniversary of Michael Jordan Announcing His Comeback - Today, Wednesday, March 18th marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan's return to the NBA. With two epic words—"I'm Back"—Jordan re-joined the Chicago Bulls during the 1994-95 season, ending his 17-month retirement, which included a minor-league baseball stint. BET.com takes this stroll down memory lane to remember MJ's most significant moments rocking No. 45. (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

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