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?
Flight Times: A Michael Jordan Timeline
TIME takes a look at the highlights of a legendary career