MJ answers fan e-mail February 26, 2001

Joanne Berkey from Elkhart, IN: How are your restaurants doing? We're planning on a trip to the one in Chicago.

Michael: I'm excited about my involvement with restaurants. I am involved with several restaurants: one sixty blue, Chicago, IL; Michael Jordan's The Steakhouse Grand Central Station, NYC, NY; Michael Jordan's 23, Chapel Hill, NC; and coming soon -- two new restaurants to open in the fall of 2001 at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Hope you enjoy your visit!

David from Bethesda, MD: I consider the Wizards my home team and like them very much. What are your plans for the team's future, especially in a few years when some of the salary cap troubles go away?

Michael: I can't tell you what the future holds exactly, but I plan to continue to clear cap room so that we can go after some good players in the free agent market. Trading Juwan is a first step in freeing up some cap room, and will position us to be very agressive after next season. Other than that, I will continue to work hard to make the Wizards a championship team. Thanks for being a fan, and continue to come to the games!

Andrew from Frankston, Australia: Hey Michael, What other Air Jordan's will be re-released, just so I know what I can add to my collection?

Michael: For this year, For the remainder of 2001, we're introducing the following Retro models: Air Jordan Retro XI will come out in a variety of colors and styles, as will Air Jordan Retro III, and the Air Jordan Retro I. Watch for them at your local retailers. We've had an overwhelming reception to the retro shoes, so I hope to continue to release the popular shoes in a variety of colors and styles over 2001.

Carlik Washington from Jersey City, NJ: Michael, since you've retired, do you get to spend more time at home and with your kids?

Michael: Absolutely -- I have been able to do some of the "carpooling" that I thought I'd do. My kids have very busy schedules but I try to keep up with them as much as I can.

Terrance Lamb from Stanford, CA: Hi Michael, Which team looks good to go all the way in the NCAA championship?

Michael: That's an easy one Terrance -- look no further than my alma mater down in Chapel Hill -- University of North Carolina -- to yet again dominate the NCAA tournament...Give me a tougher question next time!!