#2007 WASHINGTON WIZARDS ROSTER PROFESSIONAL#
#2007 WASHINGTON WIZARDS ROSTER FREE#

Without Jordan in the fold the following year, the Wizards were not expected to win, and they did not. Jordan felt he was betrayed, thinking that he would get his ownership back after his playing days ended, but Pollin justified Jordan's dismissal by noting that Jordan had detrimental effects on the team, such as benching Larry Hughes for Tyronn Lue, making poor trades, and squandering the teams' first round pick at the 2001 NBA draft on high schooler Kwame Brown who never panned out.

Īfter the season, Wizards' majority owner Abe Pollin fired Jordan as team president, much to the shock of teammates, associates, and the public. This was also the first season where Jordan was not the team's better scorer, as Stackhouse averaged 1.5 more point per game, but Jordan still led the team in steals at 1.5 per game, while Christian Laettner led the team in rebounds at 6.6, Stackhouse in assists at 4.5, and Brendan Haywood in blocks at 1.5. In addition, Jordan became the oldest NBA player in NBA history to average at least 20 points at the age of 40. He also became the only 40 years old in NBA history to score over 40 points in a game, which he did several times during the season. At the age of 40, Jordan ended the season as the only Wizard to play in all 82 games, as he averaged 20.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals in 37.0 minutes per game. īy the end of the season, the Wizards finished with a 37–45 record once again. The move led to mixed results, as several of Jordan's younger teammates complained about playing in Jordan's shadow and his unfair expectations of them. However, a combination of numerous team injuries and uninspired play led to Jordan's return to the starting lineup, where he tried to rebound the franchise from its early-season struggles after a 6–9 start. Heading into the season, as he was still dealing with injuries, Jordan started the first 15 games coming off from the bench. Jordan even accepted a sixth-man role on the bench in order for his knee to survive the rigors of an 82-game season. Jordan announced he would return for the 2002–03 season, and this time he was determined to be equipped with reinforcements, as he traded for All-Star Jerry Stackhouse and signed budding star Larry Hughes. The jersey is a throwback to the Washington Bullets uniforms. Jordan during warm-ups for the last Wizards home game, on April 14, 2003. Roster 2002–03 Washington Wizards roster Players (See 2002–03 Washington Wizards season#Regular season)

#2007 WASHINGTON WIZARDS ROSTER FREE#

Following the season, Russell signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers, while Tyronn Lue signed with the Orlando Magic, Oakley was released to free agency, and head coach Doug Collins was fired after two seasons. He also made his final All-Star appearance in the 2003 NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta. Jordan averaged 20.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game in all 82 games, starting in 67 of them. This marked the final season for All-Star guard Michael Jordan, who retired for the third and final time, playing his final game in a 107–87 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on April 16, 2003. In addition, Christian Laettner provided the team with 8.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, while second-year forward Kwame Brown provided with 7.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, and second-year center Brendan Haywood contributed 6.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. Stackhouse averaged 21.5 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Hughes averaged 12.8 points and 1.3 steals per game, and Tyronn Lue contributed 8.6 points and 3.5 assists per game. The team finished fifth in the Atlantic Division with a 37–45 record, which was the same as the previous season. The Wizards got off to a 6–4 start to the season, but then struggled losing six straight games afterwards, and held a 24–25 record at the All-Star break. Retired All-Star center Patrick Ewing was hired as the team's assistant coach. During the off-season, the Wizards acquired All-Star guard Jerry Stackhouse from the Detroit Pistons, and signed free agents Larry Hughes, Bryon Russell, and Charles Oakley. The 2002–03 NBA season was the Wizards' 42nd season in the National Basketball Association.

#2007 WASHINGTON WIZARDS ROSTER PROFESSIONAL#

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