Michael Jordan breaks down as he remembers the brutal murder of his father in 1993

Last Dance brought several unheard stories from Michael Jordan's legendary career back to fray. Although it revolved around Bulls' 1997-98 season, docu-series visited many key moments in his early career with Chicago Bulls. One of m was Michael Jordan's close relationship with his far, James R. Jordan. 

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James Jordan murder: James Jordan cause of death and Michael Jordan retirement

In opening episode of Last Dance, fans saw Michael Jordan opening up on far-son relationship and how crucial James R. Jordan was in Michael Jordan's success in NBA. Episodes 7 and 8 dressed Jordan's first retirement in 1993 and once again raised speculation over  tragic murder of James R. Jordan in 1993. James Jordan murder is well-documented by several publications, most tably by Chicago Tribune.

Michael Jordan's retirement in 1993 came shortly after his far was murdered in July that year and is believed to be one of reasons that drove Jordan to cut short his basketball career. After being away from media after loss of his far, Jordan appeared on Oprah Winfrey Show, where he opened up on tragic incident and how he coped with it for months. One of questions fired at Jordan was if NBA star h an ill-feeling against Daniel Andre Green and Larry Martin Demery, who murdered his far.

Despite Green and Demery getting hate from Chicago community for ir actions, Jordan said he barely thought about accused as he was t at that st yet. “I haven’t gotten to that st yet," Jordan said. "It’s been a very tough time for me to deal with it. I don’t have any feelings against him yet, because it has t really sunk in yet.” Jordan furr said he was t interested in kwing reasons behind murder as he mitted it would only end up hurting him more.

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James Jordan murder: Michael Jordan retirement and comeback

One of most surprising decisions Jordan me after loss of his far was to retire from NBA at prime of 30. On October 6, 1993 - almost three months after his far's murder - Michael Jordan stunned NBA when he anunced his retirement. Jordan cited loss of desire to play as reason behind his decision to retire. dressing his retirement in 1993, Jordan said, "He wanted me to quit after first championship but I h many things to accomplish. He saw my last game, so that is greatest gratification that I can have.” 

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After retiring in 1993, Michael Jordan enjoyed a short stint in Mir League Baseball before returning to NBA in strong fashion. On March 18, 1995, Jordan anunced his return to NBA through a two-word press release: "I'm back.". Jordan's 'I'm Back' is w considered one of most iconic NBA moments. He returned as his usual best helping Bulls win ir second three-peat between 1996 and 1998 before retiring for second time in 1999. He did come out of retirement again in 2001 to play a part for Washington Wizards. He played his final NBA game on April 16, 2003, and retired for third and final time.

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