Reborn in 96, I started by taking charge of the Dallas Mavericks.

When the referee blew the whistle to end the game.

The fans in the United Center were all sobbing, and some of the older fans were even in tears.

They witnessed the beginning of the Bulls dynasty, and they also witnessed its end.

When Jordan retired for the first time, they gave their hero a send-off.

In the two years Jordan was absent, the Bulls fell in the Eastern Conference semifinals in both games.

In his first year back after his comeback, Jordan led the Bulls back to the top and won another championship.

Just when they thought the Bulls were about to embark on their second three-peat, they encountered the rising Mavericks.

This year, they parted ways with their second-in-command Pippen and welcomed the African giant Mutombo, hoping to avenge their loss in the Finals.

As a result, they lost to the Indiana Pacers before even reaching the Finals.

Losing the game isn't scary; what's scary is that Bulls fans know their basketball god is saying goodbye to them again.

Earlier, in a basketball program...

Jordan once revealed that he was considering retiring again.

Regardless of whether he wins the championship this year, he will retire next year.

"Congratulations, Larry. You were the better team in this game and throughout the series."

"Good luck in the finals! You must defeat the Qilin team and avenge us!"

After the game, Phil Jackson hugged Larry Bird and offered his best wishes.

"I will try my best!"

Larry Bird didn't dare to make any definitive statements about this.

After all, the other team is the defending champion with Kobe Bryant on their roster.

While the two coaches were whispering to each other, the players on both sides also hugged and greeted each other in a very friendly manner.

The game is over, and the grudges on the field naturally fade away with the wind.

Off the field, they remain good friends and brothers.

"Reggie, take down Kobe for me!"

Rodman hugged Reggie Miller and patted his back hard, his voice choked with emotion.

"I will!"

After Reggie Miller released Rodman, he went to Jordan.

"Are you really leaving?"

"Yes, it's really time to leave!"

Jordan nodded and said seriously.

He looked incredibly relaxed at that moment, as if he had suddenly unloaded a heavy burden.

……

Soon after, NBA staff set up a makeshift podium in the center of the court.

This was originally intended for the Bulls, but now it's the Pacers who are standing on it.

The fans at the stadium were clearly still unable to accept this fact, but they still applauded the Pacers players.

It was because of them that the fans in the stadium were able to enjoy such a wonderful game.

They deserve this applause.

But since this is the Bulls' home court, the award ceremony was kept simple.

While the Pacers were receiving their awards, the Bulls players had already returned to the locker room.

Starting tonight, their season is over.

The long off-season will begin tomorrow.

After everyone had left, Jordan slowly emerged from the shower and quietly began packing his things.

Jordan took everything out of his locker and packed all his personal belongings into his bag.

The rest of the items were left to the teammates.

Jordan turned off the locker room lights and slowly closed the locker room door.

From this moment on, he will bid farewell to the arena where he has fought for many years.

At the last moment before leaving, Jordan couldn't help but return to the court once more.

At this point, the entire stadium was completely empty.

Jordan looked around, walked to the Bulls logo in the center of the court, bent down and kissed the Bulls' logo before walking out of the arena.

If anyone were here at that moment, they would surely have seen Jordan's red and moist eyes.

A legend is about to take its final bow!

The era of Michael Jordan has come to an end!

Although Jordan still has fuel in the tank, and he remains one of the best players in the entire league.

But Jordan believed he would never have another chance to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

The younger generation of players is developing rapidly.

Kobe, McGrady, O'Neal, Iverson, Duncan, Garnett.

The future belongs to these young people, and it's time for me to hand over the stage to them.

At the Bulls' post-game press conference.

It was time, but apart from reporters, there wasn't a single Bulls player present.

Not only were there no players or coaches, but even the Bulls' staff didn't show up.

"What's going on? Did they lose the game and then skip the press conference?"

"Exactly, the Bulls aren't going to be sore losers, are they?"

Seeing that someone was taking the lead, many reporters began questioning NBA officials.

NBA officials were also baffled, as they had not received any information from the Bulls.

He could only try to calm the reporters while constantly calling the Bulls' staff to inquire about the situation.

Soon, the call was connected.

NBA officials launched into a tirade of criticism.

"What's going on with you guys? You're not even attending the press conference. Are you trying to get a ticket?"

The Bulls staff had just received the notification that the team seemed to have something important to announce, so they explained.

"I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry. I just received a notification that the team's management has something important to announce, so I was delayed in the press conference."

"Coach Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan are already on their way, and I believe they will arrive soon."

Upon learning that the two were already on their way, the NBA staff did not make things difficult for them and immediately went inside to explain to the group of media reporters.

A short while later, Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan walked into the press conference venue.

As the two entered, everyone's attention immediately focused on them.

Phil Jackson, walking ahead, looked worried, foreshadowing something big was about to happen.

Michael Jordan, on the other hand, looked relaxed, as if he had been relieved.

That's right!

To everyone else, Jordan seemed to have been freed from his burdens.

After the two sat down, the reporters began asking questions one after another.

"Both of you, you lost the most important Game 7 tonight. What are your thoughts?"

"Coach Phil Jackson, what kind of reinforcements will you make next year?"

"Coach Phil Jackson, do you regret trading Pippen away during the offseason?"

……

The reporters bombarded the reporters with one pointed question after another.

However, Phil Jackson did not answer immediately, but turned to look at Jordan.

Jordan understood immediately, stood up, picked up the microphone in front of him, looked around, and gave a carefree smile.

"I know you have a lot of questions to ask, but before that, I want to announce something!"

"I'm preparing to retire!"