Michael Jordan's Most Significant Comeback Moments Wearing No. 45

Today is the 20th anniversary of MJ's return to the NBA.

The 20th Anniversary of Michael Jordan Announcing His Comeback - Today, Wednesday, March 18th marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan's return to the NBA. With two epic words—"I'm Back"—Jordan re-joined the Chicago Bulls during the 1994-95 season, ending his 17-month retirement, which included a minor-league baseball stint. BET.com takes this stroll down memory lane to remember MJ's most significant moments rocking No. 45. (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

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The 20th Anniversary of Michael Jordan Announcing His Comeback - Today, Wednesday, March 18th marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan's return to the NBA. With two epic words—"I'm Back"—Jordan re-joined the Chicago Bulls during the 1994-95 season, ending his 17-month retirement, which included a minor-league baseball stint. BET.com takes this stroll down memory lane to remember MJ's most significant moments rocking No. 45. (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan's First Game Back - Shaking off rust from his lengthy 17-month basketball layoff, Michael Jordan scored 19 points in his very first game back with the Chicago Bulls. But MJ's nationally-televised return was spoiled by the Indiana Pacers, who defeated his Bulls on March 19th. Still, Jordan, wearing a new No. 45, was back. Jordan chose the digits because that's the number he wore during his minor-league baseball stint.(COLOR KEY: Jersey is red) AFP PHOTO (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

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Michael Jordan's First Game Back - Shaking off rust from his lengthy 17-month basketball layoff, Michael Jordan scored 19 points in his very first game back with the Chicago Bulls. But MJ's nationally-televised return was spoiled by the Indiana Pacers, who defeated his Bulls on March 19th. Still, Jordan, wearing a new No. 45, was back. Jordan chose the digits because that's the number he wore during his minor-league baseball stint.(COLOR KEY: Jersey is red) AFP PHOTO (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

Jordan Fares Much Better Second Game Back - While Michael Jordan didn't have his best shooting performance during his first game back, it only took him two games to seemingly regain his form. MJ dropped 27 points his second game back to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Boston Celtics.(Photo: STUART CAHILL/AFP/Getty Images)

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Jordan Fares Much Better Second Game Back - While Michael Jordan didn't have his best shooting performance during his first game back, it only took him two games to seemingly regain his form. MJ dropped 27 points his second game back to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Boston Celtics.(Photo: STUART CAHILL/AFP/Getty Images)

Jordan Hits Game-Winning Jumper Against Hawks - Just four games into his return, Michael Jordan drained the game-winning jumpshot to lift the Chicago Bulls over the Atlanta Hawks. But what came next would truly mark his Airness' comeback. (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

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Jordan Hits Game-Winning Jumper Against Hawks - Just four games into his return, Michael Jordan drained the game-winning jumpshot to lift the Chicago Bulls over the Atlanta Hawks. But what came next would truly mark his Airness' comeback. (Photo: JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP/Getty Images)

The Double-Nickel Game - Throughout Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame career, he always got up for games against the New York Knicks. And MJ wasn't going to let his first game back at Madison Square Garden in New York City not be a memorable performance. On March 28th, 1995 Jordan cooked the Knicks for 55 points, even coming up with a brilliant assist, which led to a game-winning dunk for the Chicago Bulls. Greatness personified. (Photo: MARK D. PHILLIPS/AFP/Getty Images)

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The Double-Nickel Game - Throughout Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame career, he always got up for games against the New York Knicks. And MJ wasn't going to let his first game back at Madison Square Garden in New York City not be a memorable performance. On March 28th, 1995 Jordan cooked the Knicks for 55 points, even coming up with a brilliant assist, which led to a game-winning dunk for the Chicago Bulls. Greatness personified. (Photo: MARK D. PHILLIPS/AFP/Getty Images)

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New Jersey Gets It Too - With the NBA and Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut still buzzing over Michael Jordan's 55-point explosion against the New York Knicks, MJ went off for 37 points against the New Jersey Nets. Damn!(Photo: MARK PHILLIPS/AFP/Getty Images)

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New Jersey Gets It Too - With the NBA and Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut still buzzing over Michael Jordan's 55-point explosion against the New York Knicks, MJ went off for 37 points against the New Jersey Nets. Damn!(Photo: MARK PHILLIPS/AFP/Getty Images)

Jordan Leads Bulls to First-Round Playoff Win Over Hornets - Playing in his first playoff series back, Michael Jordan didn't waste time proving he was out for blood. Jordan dropped 48 points in Game 1 before leading his Chicago Bulls to a four-game, first-round playoff series win over the Charlotte Hornets. Just like that, Air Jordan and his Bulls were in position for another championship run. (Photo: AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

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Jordan Leads Bulls to First-Round Playoff Win Over Hornets - Playing in his first playoff series back, Michael Jordan didn't waste time proving he was out for blood. Jordan dropped 48 points in Game 1 before leading his Chicago Bulls to a four-game, first-round playoff series win over the Charlotte Hornets. Just like that, Air Jordan and his Bulls were in position for another championship run. (Photo: AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

Too Much Magic - Michael Jordan did everything he could to advance the Chicago Bulls past the Orlando Magic during their Eastern Conference semifinals in 1995. But despite averaging 31 points for the series, Jordan's Bulls fell to Shaquille O'Neal, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway and the younger, hungrier Magic in six games. All the defeat did was fuel Jordan to lead the Bulls to their second three-peat from 1996-98.(Photo: BRIAN BAHR/AFP/Getty Images)

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Too Much Magic - Michael Jordan did everything he could to advance the Chicago Bulls past the Orlando Magic during their Eastern Conference semifinals in 1995. But despite averaging 31 points for the series, Jordan's Bulls fell to Shaquille O'Neal, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway and the younger, hungrier Magic in six games. All the defeat did was fuel Jordan to lead the Bulls to their second three-peat from 1996-98.(Photo: BRIAN BAHR/AFP/Getty Images)