Michael Jordan's National Basketball Association comeback may be cut off at the knees.
The Washington Wizards announced after yesterday's loss to the Orlando Magic that Jordan will go to Chicago today to have his aching knees examined by John Heffron, the former team physician of the Chicago Bulls.
"I'm going to see Dr. Heffron and make sure it's nothing other than tendinitis and some swelling," Jordan said.
Jordan scored just 15 points on 6-of-19 shooting in yesterday’s 96-87 loss. He missed nine of his last 10 shots and sat out the final 3:50 with the game still somewhat in the balance.
"Obviously, I felt it on my lift on my shot more than anything," he said.
Jordan, 38, is bothered by tendinitis in both knees but mainly the right knee, which he said he hyperextended in training camp. Perhaps the greatest player in NBA history, Jordan returned to the court this season after a three-year hiatus. He came into Saturday's contest sixth in the league at 25.5 points per game and was carrying the offensive load for the Wizards, who are just 5-11. -AFP