Michael Jordan won't return as president of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards.

Team owner Abe Pollin made the decision after meeting with Jordan on Wednesday. The move ends Jordan's 3? years with the Wizards, the last two as a player.

"I firmly believe that Michael's time with us as a player will have a lasting impact on every player on our roster, and there is no question that our fans were treated to a very unique two seasons as the greatest player in the world completed his career here in Washington,'' Pollin said in a statement.

No statement was issued by Jordan, who earlier this week had said he planned to resume his front-office job with the Wizards now that his playing days are over.

However, a source told The Associated Press earlier this week that Jordan had talked to Robert Johnson, new owner of the Charlotte NBA franchise, about a possible role with that team.