The bronze statue in front of Chicago's United Center came to life Friday night. Before his name was announced, before his signature was lasered onto the floor, the Bulls' new shooting guard, No. 45, Michael Jordan, was greeted by a roar of joy that filled every inch of the new arena and lasted a coincidental 45 seconds. Even the members of the Orlando Magic, the best team in the N.B.A., looked awestruck as Jordan took the floor in Chicago for the first time in almost two years. A crowd of 24,247 and a media contingent of 450 were on hand to...
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