MJ reportedly holding his own vs. NBA types

Michael Jordan has been spotted playing basketball at one of his favorite practice facilities against Michael Finley and Antoine Walker, according to the Chicago Tribune.

But the fact that an unidentified witness reportedly says MJ is holding his own at Hoops The Gym against a couple NBA standouts simply begs the question:

Is Jordan considering another return to the league as a player?

The Tribune cautions against an MJ comeback craze by saying the legend is 41 years old. And he's been removed from the NBA for a full season after he averaged 20 points per game for the Washington Wizards in 2002-03.

What's more, Jordan's next return is expected to be in an ownership role.

But then again, Jordan has shown a penchant for doing the unexpected, such as living out his dream as a professional baseball player.

Remember that?

It is also worth noting things didn't end so well between the Wizards and Jordan. It was team owner Abe Polin who did the unthinkable.

He gave MJ the pink slip!

Maybe there's room for Jordan on the Miami Heat's roster. Heck, can you think of a better NBA trio than Pat Riley, Shaquille O'Neal — and No. 23?

That union would allow Jordan to crush Polin's Wizards at nearly every turn.

And when you consider Dwyane Wade's possible move to shooting guard, perhaps Jordan could serve as mentor.

Chances are Jordan will elect to stay retired and never play again on the NBA hardwood.