It's not about excellence anymore for Michael Jordan. It's about entertainment.

That's not a criticism. It's just reality.

No wonder every executive in the league publicly was applauding his return, even though many privately were questioning it.

In the Wizards' only public scrimmage earlier this month, Jordan filled the Wilmington, N.C., building with fans, many of whom even bought season tickets for University of North Carolina-Wilmington basketball to get into the game.