Michael Jordan secretly worked out for the Golden State Warriors in 1994

In 1993, Michael Jordan anunced his first retirement from NBA after leing Chicago Bulls to ir first three-peat. Jordan played baseball for a year and a half before returning to Chicago Bulls. When he anunced his comeback, Jordan sent his famous two-word fax reing 'I'm Back'. 

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Michael Jordan to Warriors: Did Michael Jordan almost join Golden State Warriors after his first retirement?

Interestingly, Michael Jordan reportedly worked out with Golden State Warriors before making his return with Bulls. 1994-95 Warriors were coached by Don Nelson and h players like Chris Webber, Latrell Sprewell and Chris Mullin on team. On Thursday (Friday IST), NBC Sports' new podcast Sports Uncovered revealed details about Jordan's work out with GSW. Sports Uncovered is NBC Sports' new podcast which will focus on famous moments in sports history. 

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first episode of show was titled 'I'm Back', focusing on Jordan's second return to league, his famous fax and working out with Warriors so he could test himself against young talent and next generation of players before he officially me his comeback. episode was produced by NBC Sports Chicago's Ryan McGuffey and Tony Gill. In a recent interview, Gill stated that it was "a new venture for NBA Sports" and y wanted to get first episode right as re was a lot of pressure on team. However, Gill was gl to be a part of "something this big and this cool".

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Michael Jordan to Warriors? Podcast reveals Michael Jordan workout story

As per podcast's first episode, Michael Jordan's workout with GSW was a secret and lasted for two to three days. Michael Jordan used workout to gauge his reiness to play against a new generation of young players. podcast even revealed that Bulls photographer Bill Smith and Ahm Rash were only two people allowed in six-time NBA champion's private locker room. workout has also me fans wonder if Michael Jordan to Warriors could have happened.

Tim Hardaway, who n played for Warriors, stated that y knew Jordan was coming back after that practice. He ded that Jordan 'just took over' ir practice, playing in scrimm as if he h never left NBA. Hardaway's teammate Chris Mullin also agreed with him, revealing that he always thought Jordan would make a return. He furr explained that Jordan was fit, so it was t only about a physical thing. Steve Kerr, LeBron James, Robert Horry, Toni Kukoc and Horace Grant were or stars who me an appearance during first episode. 

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