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As great as Michael Jordan was for the Chicago Bulls, he also played with several amazing teammates over the years. Toni Kukoc may not get the same recognition as Scottie Pippen or Dennis Rodman, but he was vital for the Bulls’ second three-peat from 1996-98. The 6-foot-11 Croatian was indeed a player ahead of his […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names on the planet. As it turns out, however, even Jordan himself still answers to his own mother. Recently, “The Last Dance” director Jason Hehir went on ESPN’s “The Jalen & Jacoby Aftershow” and shared how Jordan’s mom, Deloris, got on Michael’s case about smoking […]

One of the hidden gems in “The Last Dance” was some of the tribulations Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan had to go through before signing with a sneaker brand. Episode 5 of the series saw Converse and Adidas fumbling the bag with Jordan while an eager Nike was willing to offer a mega-contract for his […]

Michael Jordan is a hot topic these days. A legend of the game with the San Antonio Spurs, longtime NBA point guard Tony Parker then concluded his illustrious playing career with the Charlotte Hornets. Spending just one season in Charlotte after 17 seasons with the Spurs, Parker notably retired following the conclusion of the 2018-19 […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas had an interesting reaction after hearing Michael Jordan’s “hate” comment during the most recent installment of “The Last Dance.” Jordan and Thomas were a part of one of the greatest rivalries in NBA history. Isiah led the Pistons to championships in back-to-back seasons (1989 and 1990), but Michael and his […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had to go through great lengths to earn the respect of his idol, Michael Jordan. Yet not many knew the extent of his sacrifice to learn the secrets of the game from the GOAT himself. Episode 5 of the “The Last Dance” was dedicated to Kobe, and it also […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West got to witness how a young Kobe Bryant gravitated toward longtime idol Michael Jordan and how he grew because of it. Several players wanted Jordan’s respect but few were able to get his attention. The late Lakers star managed to stick to Jordan through relentless perseverance and […]

Episodes 5 and 6 of “The Last Dance” delved into plenty of subjects, exploring a wide gamut of Michael Jordan antics, his relationships with fellow players, and his ultimate desire to become the best player alive. Here are six of the best things that took place in these episodes of “The Last Dance.” Kobe on […]

Michael Jordan was heavily accused of being the one responsible for snubbing Isiah Thomas out of The Dream Team squad that took on the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, taking back the gold medal. Episode 5 of “The Last Dance” saw Jordan denying he had any part in bringing up Thomas’ name, detailing the extent of his […]

There’s no denying that former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause has emerged as one of the primary antagonists in “The Last Dance.” From the beginning, Krause has been portrayed as the main driving force that broke up the dynasty in Chicago. Recently, however, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago got his hands on excerpts […]

Former Chicago Bulls guard and current Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been making headlines of late primarily because of the significant role he plays in “The Last Dance” docuseries. Kerr recently talked about the time he and Michael Jordan exchanged blows during a heated practice, but this time around, Kerr has opened […]

While the rest of us have been left engrossed by “The Last Dance, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has just revealed that he has not seen a single episode of the series. Butler explained what he has been doing instead: “I haven’t seen this MJ doc. I haven’t seen it,” said Butler during a recent […]

“The Last Dance” highlights how Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan experienced unreal levels of fame after being hailed as a role model for a younger generation, but that didn’t come without its share of criticism. Perhaps one of the most significant things he was criticized for was his unwillingness to denounce Republican senate candidate Jesse […]

Michael Jordan faced a wave of criticism for his gambling habits, some that stretched even as the Chicago Bulls megastar reached the NBA playoffs. After going down 0-2 to the New York Knicks in the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals, Jordan was spotted gambling in Atlantic City, something “The Last Dance” docuseries revisited. Jordan was chastised […]

Michael Jordan never forgets. This is something the great Charles Barkley learned in the many years he played against the Chicago Bulls legend during their time in the NBA. Barkley recently opened up about why he hated losing to Jordan: “It was difficult because if you lose to him, No. 1, you’re never going to […]

Episode 5 of “The Last Dance” featured Kobe Bryant. The show depicted the dynamics of the relationship between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and the late Los Angeles Lakers star, as well as how big of an influence the former Bulls superstar had on Kobe’s NBA career. Recently, B.J. Armstrong, a former teammate of Jordan […]

One of the more contentious moments of Sunday’s “The Last Dance” episode revolved around the internal information within the Chicago Bulls that was being leaked to the media, specifically “The Jordan Rules” author Sam Smith. According to Michael Jordan himself, it was actually former teammate Horace Grant who was the snitch: Michael Jordan says Horace […]

To this day, Michael Jordan’s heroic performance in the “Flu Game” stands as one of the most iconic displays of sheer physical and mental fortitude in all of basketball. But as far as his former Chicago Bulls teammate and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is concerned, instances like that will no longer happen […]

Episodes 5 and 6 of “The Last Dance” seem to prove that this docu-series just keeps getting better and better. The same appears to hold true for next week’s episodes, as they are slated to feature one of the ugliest manifestations of Michael Jordan’s unmatched competitive spirit — that moment that he punched Steve Kerr […]

If you did not think that Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan was one of the most competitive guys in the planet after watching the first half of “The Last Dance” docu-series, then you probably weren’t watching it right. Jordan was so competitive that he went all out even during practice, so much so that one […]

To this day, most NBA fans believe that Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls should have won even more titles had MJ not decided to surprisingly retire following the 1993 season. There are plenty of conspiracy theories surrounding his shock announcement, but Jordan’s recent revelations in episode 6 of “The Last Dance” documentary may have factored […]

Charles Barkley is just one of the many Hall of Famers denied a chance of an NBA title by the ’90s Chicago Bulls team led by Michael Jordan. His best shot at the title came in the 1992-93 season when the 6-foot-6 forward led the Phoenix Suns to the Finals. In an appearance on Episode […]

In Episode 6 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan admitted that he was upset after losing the 1993 Most Valuable Player award to Charles Barkley. Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and Barkley’s Phoenix Suns faced in the 1993 NBA Finals. Ahead of their matchup, Barkley was crowned league MVP — which Jordan took personally. “I was a […]

The road to the Chicago Bulls’ first three-peat was not a walk in the park. The more they won, the more the target on their backs got bigger. In the Eastern Conference, Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks were the top favorites to prevent Michael Jordan from getting his third ring, and in Episode […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant had one of the best turn-around jumpers in NBA history, and he got it from his “big brother,” Michael Jordan. Bryant played a prominent role in Episode 5 of ESPN’s docu-series, “The Last Dance,” on Sunday night. The episode dove into Kobe’s relationship with Jordan, who became a mentor […]

“The Last Dance” has already given viewers a glimpse into the tensions between the players on the Chicago Bulls and former general manager Jerry Krause. The ESPN docu-series—which touches on the rise of the Bulls dynasty and chronicles the final year of that dynasty during the 1997-98 season—has been explicit in pitting Krause as an […]

Basketball fans received some insight into the relationship between Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan in Episode 5 of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docu-series, “The Last Dance.” The episode details Jordan’s role as a mentor and “big brother” to Kobe, who was emerging as one of the bright young stars in the NBA […]

Golden State Warriors head coach and former Chicago Bulls guard Steve Kerr did not succumb to the pressure in the final seconds of Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals. The Bulls and Utah Jazz were knotted at 86 apiece in the final minute when Chicago called timeout. Everyone in the building knew Michael Jordan […]

Derrick Rose quickly blossomed into a superstar with the Chicago Bulls, but a series of knee injuries derailed his career and cut his time in Chicago short. The Bulls ultimately traded Rose to the New York Knicks in the summer of 2016. Getting traded away from the Bulls was tough for the Chicago product. Rose’s […]

Including this Sunday night, there are six more episodes of “The Last Dance” set to air on ESPN airwaves over the next three weeks — with the final two set to drop on May 17. But director Jason Hehir says his epic docuseries isn’t quite completed yet. Via Arash Markazi of Los Angeles Times: Hehir believed […]

There are a lot of factors that go into winning an NBA championship. In basketball, the need for a superstar or superstars to build around is a must. Likewise, surrounding those franchise cornerstones with the right role players is key to building a championship contender. Moreover, having the right coach with the right system in […]

Former All-Star Mark Jackson spent a good part of his career with the Indiana Pacers. In fact, he was a key member of the 1997-98 team that advanced to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He most recently opened up about how he thought his Pacers matched up against Michael Jordan and the Chicago […]

Nine years ago today, Derrick Rose was named the 2011 NBA MVP, becoming the youngest player to take home the Maurice Podoloff trophy. It may be a while until the 2020 MVP is officially crowned, though Rose’s record should be safe — for this year (see: Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson). To celebrate this holy occasion, […]

Zach LaVine has been outstanding since joining the Chicago Bulls some three years ago. He was having arguably his best year of his career prior to the league suspension, with averages of a career-best 25.7 points (on 45.0 percent shooting), 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.5 steals, while also knocking down 3.1 triples per contest […]

Back in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan famously silenced anybody who thought Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Clyde Drexler was his equal. Jordan improbably drained six threes in the first half—still tied for a Finals record—and followed the final triple up with an iconic glance and shrug towards […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall says MVP Derrick Rose is the toughest player he’s ever played in his life. Wall was a rookie when Rose won the MVP award with the Chicago Bulls during the 2010-11 season. D-Rose won the MVP at 22. He is still the youngest MVP in NBA history. The […]

Former Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman has been the talk of the town of late due to how he was heavily featured in the most recent episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance.” One of the most talked-about incidents involving the famed bad boy was his rather unusual Las Vegas vacation in the midst of  1997-98 […]

One of Arturas Karnisovas’ first moves in charge of the Chicago Bulls was hiring former Philadelphia 76ers exec Marc Eversley as general manager. On Friday, Eversley spoke out on the organization’s primary goal to win the chip. “Everything starts and ends with winning,” Eversley said, via NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson. “Our mindset will be […]

The Chicago Bulls’ new front office of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley isn’t in a rush to decide the fate of head coach Jim Boylen, much to the chagrin of the fans in The Windy City. Both Karnisovas and Eversley are going to use the hiatus to evaluate the players and coaches on the Bulls, […]