It only took two words for Michael Jordan to set the NBA and the basketball-loving world on fire on March 18, 1995. Back then, rumors were swirling about MJ’s potential return to the Bulls after retiring 17 months before. His Airness swiftly put all speculation to rest in a succinct statement released through his agent David Falk: “I’m back.”

Nothing more to be said

When it came to Jordan, less was more. Although MJ was a media darling throughout his career, he preferred to let his game do all the talking. His 1995 announcement regarding his long-awaited comeback to the Chicago Bulls was no different

After retiring from the NBA not long after the Bulls won their third NBA title in a row in 1993, Jordan had been pursuing a career in professional baseball. But despite his success in the minor leagues, he couldn’t shake off the competitive drive that fueled him on the basketball court. After much contemplation and training, MJ decided to return to the sport that made him a household name.