The NBA world was once again abuzz on Sunday as Episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN's highly anticipated 10-part docu-series “The Last Dance” officially aired.
With plenty of time on their hands due to the suspension of the season, NBA players were once again glued to their TV screens to watch the phenomenon that was the Chicago Bulls' final championship run in 1998.
While the first two servings focused on Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Episodes 3 and 4 of “The Last Dance” put the spotlight on the Bulls' fearsome rebounder and defender Dennis Rodman.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, who is a terrific rebounder himself, had this to say about how “The Worm” corralled those boards.
12 years in and I never have thrown a leg kick on a rebound like Dennis
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) April 27, 2020
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Brooklyn Nets swingman Garett Temple, meanwhile, were enamored by Rodman's rather colorful personal life.
Say what you want Dennis Rodman invented load management 😂😂😂😂😂
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) April 27, 2020
The Vegas story on Rodman shows how different Phil’s thought process was as a coach. #TheLastDance Phil knew Worm was wired differently!!!
— Garrett Temple (@GTemp17) April 27, 2020
Retired NBA superstar Dwyane Wade, on the other hand, focused on Michael Jordan's hilarious quips.
Mike has snitched on a few people and we’re only on episode 4 😂😂😂 https://t.co/jpzFI1G4cH
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 27, 2020
Mike has successfully become another MeMe https://t.co/ihrBBKpP1L
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 27, 2020
Jamal Crawford shared this eagle-eyed observation on MJ's confidence.
Nooo MJ did NOT have 3peat shirt on before they even won a chip. 🤣🤣
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 27, 2020
As was TNT analyst Kenny Smith, who summed up the absurdity of some of the Bulls' antics during that playoff run.
Episode 3 … have a beer/ get on a motorcycle/ get a police escort… GO BULLS pic.twitter.com/FLDuCJoxen
— Kenny Smith (@TheJetOnTNT) April 27, 2020
Caron Butler couldn't help but reminisce about the time he was introduced to the Triangle Offense.
I remember #Kobe use to teach me dynamics of all the options of #TheTriangle 17ft on in.#TexWinters
“The Architect.” 🧠— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) April 27, 2020
On the other hand, other notable stars couldn't help but gush over the Bulls' absolute greatness at the time as featured in “The Last Dance.”
Wait…. MJ had all those accomplishments in 1 season???
😳🔥🔥🔥— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 27, 2020
Rodman is one of the most versatile defenders the NBA has ever seen!!!
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 27, 2020
Rodman made that Bulls team invincible
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) April 27, 2020
Every team in every sport got a player with Dennis Rodman mentality. They just don’t have his talent , intangibles and Phil Jackson as the coach 🤣 #TheLastDance
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) April 27, 2020
Jamal Crawford pretty much summed up what every viewer was thinking.
Man, 2 hrs has never went by so fast lol. #TheLastDance
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 27, 2020
Fans will now have to wait another week to witness the next two episodes of “The Last Dance.” A leaked version of episodes 1 to 8, meanwhile, continues to be shared online.
But with the quarantine taking longer anticipated, it seems that most fans and players are sticking with the schedule just so they have something to look forward to every week.
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