Monday, Jul. 30, 2001

June 28, 2001

Jordan's biggest executive decision comes on draft day, when he selects high school star Kuame Brown with the No. 1 pick. Brown, the first high school player to be taken No. 1, signed a three-year, $11.9 million deal, started practicing and playing pickup with his new boss immediately — many basketball insiders say the two are perfect for each other. Days after choosing Brown, Jordan makes a surprise appearance at practice for the first time since breaking two ribs. Can another notch on the timeline be far away?