Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter summarizes the media's increased promotion of the Wizards during the preseason, with Jordan expressing his displeasure at the excessive coverage of younger stars like Kobe and Carter. Despite signs of aging, Jordan was determined to reclaim his popularity and prove he could still compete. The Wizards were featured in numerous nationally televised games, including in China, as the league capitalized on the "hero's twilight" narrative. The chapter also describes the Wizards' home opener against the Celtics, highlighting Stoudemire's impressive dunk and the team's early-season performance.

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