So Jordan's return has left a bunch of naysayers perturbed and perplexed.

Some are wrathful over his apparent willingness to rain on the parade of Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant or Allen Iverson. Others are confused as to why he would tarnish such a perfect ending to one of the most illustrious professional careers in sports history.

Well . . . get over it. It's Jordan's life. He's earned the right to do what he pleases. And once that reality is absorbed, consider that the five-time league-MVP never really wanted to leave in the first place.