After the final two episodes of “The Last Dance,” everyone in the NBA couldn't help but express their bittersweet feelings.
Much like the rest of us, players were also delighted to experience such a wonderful look into the epic journey of one of, if not the greatest player of all time in Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. However, there's no denying that everyone is also all saddened by the fact that the series has reached its inevitable end.
As expected, the general impression the series has left players and fans alike is an undying admiration for the one and only Jordan. This was the sentiment shared by a number of NBA players, including Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson — who as a child, unknowingly refused Jordan's autograph.
I definitely regret saying no to MJ 🤦🏽♂️
— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) May 18, 2020
MJ….forever the GOAT 🐐 #TheLastDance
— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) May 18, 2020
I never got the opportunity to watch MJ as a kid because I wasn’t born, but after watching this documentary… my Love for MJ grew💯
-Thanks MJ #TheLastDance
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) May 18, 2020
For guys like Larry Nance Jr. of the Cleveland Cavaliers, however, the Utah Jazz and the famous pairing of Karl Malone and John Stockton was what most caught his attention.
I feel like Malone and Stockton need to be talked about more today.. ring or not. That’s the NBA leader in assists and number 2 in points EVER.
— Larry Nance (@Larrydn22) May 18, 2020
“The Last Dance” provided NBA fans with a tremendous and unforgettable experience. Big props have to be sent out to the entire team behind the epic docu-series, and some players did that just that.
We all THANK YOU @jasonmhehir !!! 🙌🏾#TheLastDance is iconic.
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 18, 2020
Unreal, thanks Old man 🙏🏾 #LastDance
— Bismack Biyombo (@bismackbiyombo) May 18, 2020
THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!
— Jordan Bell (@1jordanbell) May 18, 2020
This documentary will forever be a classic! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Going to miss these Sunday’s!
— Eric Paschall (@epaschall) May 18, 2020
✋🏿☝🏿 #TheLastDance
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) May 18, 2020
That was really epic and well needed during this pandemic salute @espn #TheLastDance 🐐
— τobias Harris (@tobias31) May 18, 2020
We needed this 😭😭😭 #TheLastDance
— Robert Covington (@Holla_At_Rob33) May 18, 2020
#TheLastDance 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
— Paul Millsap (@Paulmillsap4) May 18, 2020
👏🏼
— Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) May 18, 2020
Amazing docu series. Truly Inspirational #TheLastDance
— Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) May 18, 2020
Great lessons for everybody involved in our circles.
— Mario Hezonja (@mariohezonja) May 18, 2020
As the series came to its end, this understandably left other NBA players wanting more. The same can probably be said about the rest of us, really.
Someone else putting out a documentary soon ? Asking for myself and a friend
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) May 18, 2020
This MJ doc was special 🔥, they need to put together a Kobe one asap
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) May 18, 2020
Earlier reports stated that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant also hired a film crew to document his final season in the league, so perhaps this is something to look forward to as we try to mend our “The Last Dance” hangovers.