After being traded to the Detroit Pistons by the Nets, Jordan reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons and finally chose to join the Zijin army. On September 9th, local time, the Los Angeles Lakers officially announced that Jordan will be free to vote. This three-time All-Star center will fight for the championship with the Lakers teammates in the new season. Although the Lakers did not disclose the specific details of Jordan’s contract, according to The Athletic name Shams Charania, the Lakers submitted a veteran base salary of $2.6 million for Jordan. contract.

Returning to Staples as a Lakers player made Jordan feel mixed, because he has always appeared in front of everyone as the Lakers city rival-the Clippers player during the first 10 years of his career. "Obviously, as I grow older, I start to look at problems from a different perspective. To be honest, I think I and the Clippers always had bad luck at the time," Jordan said at a press conference. "We are always plagued by injuries and similar trivial things, but I will never take the results achieved at that time for granted.... I am very excited to be here in the Lakers. We need some time to establish a chemical reaction, Going through a period of running-in, but I think we are all ready."

During the interview, Jordan also specifically mentioned his friends in the Nets-Irving and Durant. When talking about his friendship with Irving and Durant, although Jr. Jordan initially expressed ridicule that the friendship between the three was no longer, the center immediately explained: "The friendship between the three of us has long been inseparable. On and off the court, we all hope to have happiness for each other in the end. It is very important to me to be able to play continuously, and I believe they understand this. Whether we are teammates or not, our friendship will not be affected in the slightest." Jordan then also expressed to the media his respect and understanding of his former club: "I think both sides want to find the best way to treat each other. I can feel the respect that the Nets have for me as a veteran, and they also hope to get me. The willingness to have more chances maintains an understanding attitude... Trading me is actually good for both of us."