Ian was very focused on getting his family together when he found out how serious Covid 19 was. The Nets gave Jordan and the Bulls a battle early on in the first round of the 1998 NBA Playoffs. Ian enjoyed that part of the 'Last Dance'. The Last Dance has been an incredible watch. In Game 3 the Nets didn't have anything left against the Bulls. When Michael Jordan wanted to be Michael Jordan, as simple as that may sound, the series was over.  In terms of returning. the NBA has looked at every possible option. There is a financial aspect of this that can really impact the NBA. They also at the end of the day want to crown a champion. 

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