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Lemieux inspired Jordan's comeback

Associated Press

Saturday, October 20, 2001

PITTSBURGH -- If anyone knows what races through Michael Jordan's mind as he returns to the NBA, it's Mario Lemieux. Jordan is facing the same problems and questions that nagged at Lemieux nearly a year ago during his own comeback. “ I wouldn't have come back unless I thought I could play at a high level, to be the best player in the world again. I wouldn't have come back to embarrass myself. That's the last thing I would do ... it's the last thing he would do.” — ...

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