The Wizards were paid $200,000, for MJ's first preseason appearance, and the Nuggets fans got to see the living legend one more time.

Jordan sees first preseason action

Note: This game summary is provided by Kerry DeZell, whom we share season tickets with. Thanks Kerry!

Overall description was boring. Jordan coming in late in second half and staring third was highlight. Even that wasn't that great, he had one steal on defense that he took end to end for layup and hit a couple of open jumpers but nothing Jordanesque. Best part was when Rocky took kid over to MJ and took picture with him. Nuggets were OK early getting a few fast breaks but the really struggled to make any points at all after that.

Defense was OK though certainly not stifling. Think they may have some trouble on the boards this year particularly if Camby doesn't play much. Gave up quite a few second shots and a lot of open looks on the perimeter.

Offense was not impressive at all. Howard had 17 or so but took quite a few shots as well. He should put up some numbers this year as no-one else really to score. Motion offense didn't appear to be all that impressive though did seem to offer some good post feeds. However, when no-one could make an outside shot defense collapsed and caused problems there as well.

Point guard situation is as bad as you've heard. Satterfield actually looked OK at times and had a few nice passes but some problems as well. Howard, yes the 6-11 center, was the most reliable person bringing the ball down which he had to do way too often. Harrington did not look like he belonged at all. In years past I'd equate point guard play to having Anthony Goldwire and whomever got cut last behind him at the point.

Posey still seems inconsistent on offense and kind of freaked out when Jordan came in trying to keep MJ from scoring. He had an OK game but just isn't the kind of guy that can carry a team on offense.

Rodney White looked OK early when nugs got a few fast breaks and he had a couple of short jumpers in the key. Then as game progressed he seemed to settle for long jumpers which don't think is his game though maybe just a bad night. Actually reminds me a lot of Posey just a bit bigger.

Bowen is still Bowen with lots of hustly but not really a starting forward in the NBA. Still has troubles on offense and had a couple of layups blocked.

Hilario has potential but seems to like to dribble and keep ball down low and will probably have some trouble getting his shot off in NBA. Seemed to have trouble finishing and missed 6 or so free throws. Think was leading rebounder.

Skita didn't play the entire first half and then didn't look good when he did play in the second half. Went about 1-5 with an airball and got bodied around pretty easily whenever he tried to go inside. Did seem to have a quick first step on couple of drives but wasn't able to finish.

The shooter, Savovoic or whatever, wasn't afraid to chuck them up but
had an 0-fer. Form looked good so probably just off night but he looked scared to death whenever he had to dribble and he frantically looked for ways to get rid of the ball in those circumstances.

Mark Blount was OK but nothing flashy. Seemed like a medium big body with average skills. Had a putback or two and a couple of boards but seemed a little weak in the post.

Anderson can just about jump out of the gym but doesn't really seem to have a lot of game to go with his leap. He'll have some awesome putback dunks but doesn't seem to be a consisten scorer yet.

Harvey didn't play too much but looked similar to last year. Shot an air ball from 10 ft but like Anderson can sure jump.

McCloud didn't play at all.

Would have to say Woody summed it up pretty well...

Thanks for the detailed summary, Kerry.

Til next game,

Alan