Metta World Peace once broke Michael Jordan’s ribs during summer pickup game

Posted Jun 21, 2020
You know that Michael Jordan returned from his second retirement for a late-career spell with the Wizards from 2001-03 — even if “The Last Dance” didn’t tell you. But did you know that Jordan spent the summer leading up to his return playing in pickup games with NBA stars on the (relative) low as he plotted a return? (NBC Sports)

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