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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan (R) defends against Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (L) in the first quarter of the 1998 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden in New York City 08 February. AFP PHOTO Henny Ray ABRAMS (Photo credit should read HENNY RAY ABRAMS/AFP/Getty Images)

Jan 1998: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Miami Heat during a game at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Bulls 99-72. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

7 Jan 1998: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Miami Heat during a game at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Bulls 99-72. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan holds up the Most Valuable Player trophy which he earned in leading the Eastern Conference to victory in the NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden 08 February. Jordan won his third MVP award by scoring 23 points as the Eastern Conference All-Stars beat the Western Conference 135-114. AFP PHOTO Tim CLARY (Photo credit should read TIM CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (C) shoots past Indiana Pacers center Rik Smits (L) and guard Reggie Miller during the first quarter 17 February, at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois. AFP PHOTO/VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (L) shoots around Detroit Pistons guard Jerry Stackhouse during the fourth quarter 15 February, at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 99-90. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Blood drips down the chin of Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan as he prepares for a free-throw during the first quarter of the 10 February game against the Toronto Raptors, at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois. Jordan was struck in the nose by Toronto Raptors forward Reggie Slater in an attempt to make a rebound. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

2 Feb 1998: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls moves the ball during a game against the Denver Nuggets at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Bulls won the game, 111-72. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

29 Nov 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls jumps to the basket during a game against the Washington Wizards at the US Airways Arena in Landover, Maryland. The Bulls won the game 88-83. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport

21 Nov 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls goes up for two during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Bulls won the game 111-102 in double-overtime. Mandatory Credit: Todd W

13 Jan 1998: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls sinks the ball during a game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 101-91. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

7 Jan 1998: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Miami Heat during a game at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Bulls 99-72. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

17 Feb 1998: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls moves the ball as guard Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers covers him during a game at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Al

13 Feb 1998: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls goes up for two during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Hawks 112-110. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

DALLAS, : Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls grabs a defensive rebound and sprints for the basket 12 March during first half action against the Dallas Mavericks at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. AFP PHOTO Paul K. Buck (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan(L) of the Chicago Bulls holds back teammate Dennis Rodman(C) from a confrontation with Mourning(R) of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter 10 March, at the , in Chicago. The Bulls defeated the Heat 106-91. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan (L), guard for the Chicago Bulls, drives to the basket as he is covered by Dan Majerle, guard for the Miami Heat, during the first quarter 10 March at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls (L) eyes the basket as he is guarded by Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers during their 01 February game in Los Angeles, CA. Jordan will appear in his 12th NBA All-Star game 08 February while Bryant will make his first All-Star appearance. The Lakers won the game 112-87. AFP PHOTO/Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP/Getty Images)

23 Jan 1998: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls dunks the ball during the game against the Miami Heat at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Heat 84-77. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 8: Indiana Pacers guard Jalen Rose (L) defends as Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (R) backs toward the basket during first quarter action 17 March at Market Square Arena in Indianaplis, IN. AFP PHOTO by John RUTHROFF (Photo credit should read JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (L), injured forward Scottie Pippen (C) and forward Toni Kukoc watch their teammates play against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter 05 December at the United Center, in Chicago, IL. Pippen has demanded that he be traded to another team following his recovery from foot surgery. AFP PHOTO/VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan(R) fights for a rebound with Portland Trail Blazers guard Isaiah Rider(L) during the third quarter 25 February, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bulls 106-101. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (L) slam dunks the ball over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Shawn Kemp during the first quarter 23 February, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. AFP PHOTO/VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (L) drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers guard Reggie Miller during the fourth quarter of their 17 February game at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The Bulls defeated the Pacers 105-97. AFP PHOTO/VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (R) pulls down a rebound from Sacramento Kings guard Michael Richmond during the second quarter 28 February, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The Bulls defeated the Kings 109-94. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan (L), guard for the Chicago Bulls, steals the ball from Voshon Lenard, guard for the Miami Heat, during the first quarter action 10 March at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls (Top) shoots over Chris Mills of the New York Knicks (Bottom) in second quarter of game 08 March at Madison Square Garden in New York. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (above) covers Denver Nuggets guard Bryant Stith during the first quarter 03 March, at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois. AFP PHOTO/VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)