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Michael Jordan was a free agent after the 1996 season, and, according to his longtime agent David Falk, never came close to leaving the Bulls. “Michael is an extremely loyal guy. He wanted to play for one team…He was loved in the city of Chicago,” Falk said during an appearance with Zach Harper and Amin […]

Hall of Famer Steve Nash says Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is the only player he’s ever been scared of going up against in the NBA. Nash, one of the best point guards in basketball history, spoke about Jordan on the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson: “We didn’t […]

The 10th anniversary of the Los Angeles Lakers winning back-to-back titles with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol leading the way is right around the corner. The iconic franchise dominated the competition during a three-year span after the team acquired Gasol, and we have reached out to the members of the team to talk about what […]

Michael Jordan is widely considered the best player to ever lace them up in an NBA hardwood. Best teammate? Well, that’s a whole different story, as highlighted by The Last Dance docuseries airing on ESPN. As The Last Dance has shown thus far, Jordan had a knack for irritating some of his teammates — and […]

Kevin Love has finally realized some of the similarities between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Many have argued that the era of social media has extrapolated the magnifying glass on his former teammate.  Yet a quick glance into ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance” has convinced Love that Jordan dealt with plenty of criticism as well, […]

Steve Kerr is keenly aware that his moment may come. “The Last Dance” docuseries has revisited many Michael Jordan tales during its first six episodes, making it a matter of time before his fight with Michael Jordan is aired for the eyes of the masses. Via Drew Shiller of NBC Sports Bay Area: “I’m a […]

Retired Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade was just another kid from Chicago, Illinois, before south Florida turned into “Wade County.” And as a Chicagoan growing up in the 1990s, there was no such bigger icon than Bulls legend Michael Jordan, the central figure of ESPN’s 10-part ongoing docu-series The Last Dance. Wade, like many […]

Former Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau believes the team would have won an NBA championship had Derrick Rose not suffered a torn ACL in the 2012 playoffs. Thibodeau appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” to discuss his tenure with the Bulls in the 2010s, citing his belief that Rose’s injury probably robbed the team of […]

ESPN’s captivating “The Last Dance” docu-series has been the talk of the town of late. This has led to former stars like Isiah Thomas, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman (aside from Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, of course) getting a significant boost in popularity these days. However, one personality who has gained an instant resurfacing […]

The narratives contained in “The Last Dance” docuseries prove just how big a star Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan was during his prime. One of the consequences of his unparalleled fame was how he was unable to go out in public without being mobbed. In this regard, one of Jordan’s Bulls teammates, Brad Sellers, recently […]

ESPN’s astounding docu-series “The Last Dance” has captivated pretty much the entire basketball world, as it delves into the extremely intriguing history of Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990’s. That is, apparently, with the exception of New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing, who is actually also featured in the hit show. […]

The New England Patriots are now officially veteran wide receiver Julian Edelman’s team. With future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady currently a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers alongside another former Patriots standout in tight end Rob Gronkowski, Edelman will surely be forced to carry the majority of the workload in New England moving […]

Michael Jordan drew attention to himself when the six-time retired Chicago Bulls NBA champion shooting guard confirmed his former team during his rookie season in 1984-85 was a “traveling cocaine circus” during the first episode of ESPN’s 10-part ongoing docu-series The Last Dance. Not everybody is receiving the label positively, including former Bulls teammate Craig […]

Chicago Bulls new vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has tons of work to do in order to turn the franchise into a winner again. Considering that the Bulls are still in rebuild mode, Karnisovas’ best course of action is to get rid of Chicago’s worst contracts and turn them into draft picks. Karnisovas […]

The trash-talking stories between Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird (as well as Christian Laettner) on the 1992 Dream Team are legendary in NBA lore. Fans saw a glimpse of it during the recent installment of the “The Last Dance” that featured footage of the heated Monte Carlo scrimmage. On Tuesday, MJ-confidant Ahmad Rashad […]

Former Chicago Bulls general manager had an ambitious proposition for an up-and-coming Ron Artest, determined to one-up the legendary Michael Jordan and build past the two three-peats he blessed the franchise with in the ’90s. Artest admitted to being a fan of the Bulls as a kid, and Krause built into that energy by promising […]

“The Last Dance” has been a rousing success, with many fans tuning into the popular 10-part ESPN docuseries detailing the story about Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls on their quest for a second three-peat. Kobe Bryant, who was included in the introduction of Episode 5, had actually caught wind of the extensive footage […]

Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner Metta World Peace — or whatever name he goes by right now — has come out to once again retell his version of the events that led to him breaking the great Michael Jordan’s ribs. This contentious incident transpired in 2001 prior to Jordan’s second comeback, this […]

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 […]