Is Michael Jordan a Washington Capitals fan?
He used to be. Michael Jordan owned part of the Washington Capitals from 2000 until 2001.
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“Jordan actually owned a piece of the Capitals, buying it when he acquired shares in the Wizards on Jan. 19, 2000.”
The record of the stake: ESPN, September 25, 2001.
Then: “The paperwork to sell his stake in both teams was completed Friday, and Jordan's lawyers ironed out the last few wrinkles to clear the way for his comeback announcement.” ESPN, September 25, 2001. original
Last checked November 9, 2026: the quote still matched the page word for word.