In the NBA, players may come and go, but there are few who have approached the legendary heights achieved by Michael Jordan during his career. The former Chicago Bulls icon remains a constant presence in basketball conversations, particularly when debates about the greatest of all time arise.

Jordan’s time with the Washington Wizards did not reach the same historic heights as his Bulls tenure. Yet, his competitive fire remained unmistakable.

Former NBA star Joe Johnson shared a vivid memory on All In Smoke about his first true test against MJ. Johnson recounted the moment when he stepped onto the court one-on-one with Jordan after Celtics legend Paul Pierce set him up.

“My rookie year was MJ’s first year back in the NBA with the Wizards. Oh. Yeah, we played against them. Fourth game of

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