Ranking Michael Jordan's 5 worst games with the Washington Wizards

Michael Jordan's NBA career was legendary, as his six NBA titles, six Finals MVPs and 10 scoring titles will easily suggest to those who never saw him play. With the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan redefined what greatness looks like on the basketball court. However, there is a stretch of basketball that isn't talked about a lot in Jordan's career.

After retiring from the NBA for the second time in 1998, Michael Jordan returned to action with the Washington Wizards in 2001. He stayed with the team until 2003 when he retired at age 40.

In two seasons with the Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan averaged 21.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game (142 appearances). Though he still showed flashes of the Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan, he made just 43% of his field goals at Washington.

Jordan had eight games with at least 40 points with the Wizards, and one 51-point effort on December 29th, 2001.

5 Times Michael Jordan struggled with the Washington Wizards

However, he had 12 games in which he scored under 10 points, which is something that no one could've imagined from Michael Jordan during his greatest NBA days.

In this article, we will give you Michael Jordan's worst games with the Washington Wizards in terms of points scored.

Without further ado, let's take a look.

#5 Michael Jordan vs Cleveland Cavaliers | November 6th, 2002 | 6 points

Michael Jordan with the Washington Wizards.

Michael Jordan scoring six points in an NBA game? Yes, you read that correctly! On November 6th, 2002, during the fifth game of the 2002-03 NBA season, Michael Jordan put up six points coming off the bench.

He played 24 minutes and scored on two of his six field goal attempts on the night. Michael Jordan's six shots from the field were also the second-fewest he'd ever attempted in a game throughout his NBA career.

Washington won the game by seven points, and Jordan recorded four assists and three steals.

#4 Michael Jordan vs Indiana Pacers | December 27th, 2001 | 6 points

On his 27th game back since retiring at the end of the 1998 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan struggled against the Indiana Pacers. On December 27th, 2001, "His Airness" again managed just six points.

While the Wizards were demolished by 27 points, Jordan played 25 minutes and converted only two of his 10 attempts from the field. He also had four turnovers and a -30 Plus/Minus impact, the worst of any player on the court.

#3 Michael Jordan vs Toronto Raptors | March 4th, 2003 | 4 points

Michael Jordan during his stint with the Washinton Wizards.

In the final games of his NBA career, Michael Jordan found it increasingly tough, especially after turning 40 years old. On March 4th 2003, Jordan had one of those nights battling two obstacles, the Toronto Raptors and his own body. Jordan managed just four points before back spasms forced him out of the game.

At the time of his departure, Michael Jordan's box score on the night looked like this; he played just 15 minutes, converting two of his five field-goal attempts with 3 rebounds and two assists as the Washington Wizards eventually went on to lose the game by four points.

#2 Michael Jordan vs Toronto Raptors| December 15th, 2002 | 2 points

Michael Jordan with a wry smile during his time with the Washington Wizards

Against the Toronto Raptors on December 15th, 2002, Michael Jordan matched his career low in terms of points scored, with two. After making just one of nine shots from the field and not even attempting a single free throw.

In 39 minutes, Michael Jordan surely had his worst game in terms of scoring, but he put on a solid all-round performance. He dished out nine assists, grabbed eight rebounds, recorded two steals and one block without a single turnover.

#1 Michael Jordan vs LA Lakers | April 2nd, 2002 | 2 points

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant share a moment.

Towards the end of Michael Jordan's first season with the Washington Wizards, it was clear that there was a new sheriff in town in terms of the shooting guard position.

The new dominant player in the NBA at the same position Michael Jordan had reigned supreme during the 1990s was Kobe Bryant. As Bryant and the reigning champions LA Lakers got in Jordan and Washington's way on April 2nd, 2002, Jordan had one of the worst games of his NBA career.

He scored just two points (career low) in only 12 minutes of action (career low) as the Washington Wizards fell to the LA Lakers by 20 points. Signaling a passing of the torch.

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