While assessments vary about how much of a boost Michael Jordan can provide for the Wizards, instead consider the imposing supporting lineup of Baron Davis at point guard, Jamal Mashburn at small forward, P.J. Brown at power forward and Elden Campbell at center.

It could have happened.

Three years ago, Hornets owner George Shinn turned down the opportunity to make Jordan a partner. Despite the urging of Commissioner David Stern, Shinn refused to relinquish final say on basketball decisions.