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In the second episode of Sunday night’s premiere of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries chronicling Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls, Jordan candidly expresses his disappointment with Scottie Pippen for choosing to put off foot surgery until right before the season—causing him to miss the first 35 games of the group’s final campaign together. “Scottie […]

It’s hard to imagine Michael Jordan wearing anything but the Chicago Bulls’ blood red, with the Washington Wizards’ metallic blue truly being hard to fathom. Yet the Bulls had multiple offers for Jordan during the 1984 NBA Draft, including from the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. According to former general manager Rod Thorn, the Bulls […]

Nearly every hoops fan would agree that Michael Jordan is the undisputed greatest basketball player of all time. He’s also wickedly popular, as highlighted by the insane amount of people who consumed The Last Dance documentary. Episode 2, in particular, sheds light on Scottie Pippen’s frustration with his contract and how severely underpaid he was […]

During their memorable run during the 2015-16 season, the Golden State Warriors set the record for most wins in a regular season by amassing a 73 wins throughout the year while logging only nine losses. For those who may not know, the Dubs set this new NBA record by topping what the Chicago Bulls had […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is widely considered as one of the most underrated stars ever. During The Last Dance documentary, we all realized one of the reasons behind the scenes: he was extremely underpaid during his time in Chicago. So much so, that tensions brought about by contract negotiations between Pippen and the team’s […]

Episode 2 of “The Last Dance” left many wondering how a star of Scottie Pippen’s talent could be insulted with what effectively amounted to a seven-year, $18 million contract extension in 1991. However, the forward got his due from the Chicago Bulls at the end of his career, earning enough to even out his affairs […]

The six NBA championship rings on Michael Jordan’s long fingers were not given to him. He earned it by dedicating his whole life to the game. He worked day and night working on his weaknesses as well as strengthening his mind and body. He did all these to outlast his contemporaries, all of whom had […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was also one of the millions of basketball fans who tuned in to watch “The Last Dance” on April 19. For his part, the three-time NBA champ has come out with a typically controversial Draymond statement. According to Green, he sees some parallelisms between Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls of […]

One of the biggest takeaways from the debut of “The Last Dance” centered around Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen. The narrative of the second episode delved into how the seven-time All-Star was the most undervalued player on the team. It also gave a look at how Scottie’s desire to be paid appropriately became one of […]

The world is still buzzing over the first two episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary aired on Sunday, which chronicled Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls’ second conquest for a three-peat in the 1997-98 season. Apart from delving into the interesting dynamic between the team and its GM at the time Jerry […]

Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ “The Last Dance” documentary, which aired its first two episodes on Sunday (April 19), is easily one of the most highly-anticipated sporting showcase of the year. The reception over the debut episodes alone proves that the show is a smashing success. Now, it is being reported that the star […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had the chance to be around two of the biggest basketball stars of their respective eras: Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. According to Kerr, however, there’s a ton of difference between the two players’ fame. Kerr Spoke with Scott Van Pelt on ESPN’s SportsCenter where he shared his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is famously recognized as a native of Chicago, Illinois — one of the nation’s hot beds for up-and-coming basketball players. After growing up in Chicago and making his way to the heralded University of Kentucky for his collegiate playing days, Davis quickly became a force atop the […]

ESPN is receiving plenty of attention for their “The Last Dance” documentary featuring the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls. However, it appears they made one key mistake during the first couple of episodes. While discussing the 1985-85 Bulls, ESPN made an error: they posted the-then Washington Bulls as the Washington Wizards. The problem is, the Wizards didn’t […]

All the hype surrounding the premiere of the highly-anticipated (and highly-rated) “The Last Dance” on ESPN Sunday night has the basketball community basking in a multiple-week appreciation of Michael Jordan’s greatness. For many folks—especially on NBA Twitter—the first-hand look at Jordan’s excellence and unmatched competitiveness the docu-series provides only reaffirm’s Jordan’s G.O.A.T. status over Los […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was asked to name his all-time Bulls starting five during an interview with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. The high-flyer went with Derrick Rose, himself, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Pau Gasol. #Bulls star @ZachLaVine explains his all-time Bulls starting five, breaks down the first two episodes of […]

We’ll never know how the ratings in June would have been, but ESPN is certain to be pleased with their decision to move up the premiere of The Last Dance docu-series to April 19th. According to The Athletic’s sports media reporter Richard Deitsch, the first two episodes of the docu-series chronicling Michael Jordan and the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach and Michael Jordan’s ex-teammate Steve Kerr says that he hopes “The Last Dance” docu-series will give younger fans and players a glimpse into MJ’s unique drive to utterly dominate his opponents and the NBA. Kerr, who played for the Chicago Bulls alongside His Airness from 1993 to 1998, acknowledged that […]

After episodes 1 and 2 of The Last Dance premiered on Sunday, people around the world were wondering why former president Barack Obama is referred to as “former Chicago resident” in the docuseries. The director of the docuseries, Jason Hehir, has the answer for fans, via EW.com: In an interview, director Jason Hehir emphasized that he wanted […]

The Last Dance finally premiered on Sunday and boy was it worth the wait. Episodes 1 and 2 were thrilling and sports fans can’t wait for episodes 2 and 3 to drop next Sunday. Chicagoans who closely followed the Chicago Bulls team in the ’90s weren’t really surprised by what they saw on Sunday. It […]

B.J. Armstrong had an open window to the real Michael Jordan as one of his Chicago Bulls teammates for four-plus seasons. Like many others, Armstrong tuned in to watch the first episodes of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part docuseries focusing on the 1997-98 season and the Bulls’ pursuit of a second three-peat. While many were […]

Following the premiere of “The Last Dance” docuseries, Skip Bayless of FOX Sports 1 was brimming with Michael Jordan drip for his Monday take on the NBA legend. Known to side with Jordan as the all-time great, Bayless made his latest argument for the title of greatest of all time, noting that LeBron James does […]

In light of the premiere of the first two episodes of “The Last Dance,” Dennis Rodman gave his take on the state of the NBA following Michael Jordan’s first retirement from the Chicago Bulls. The Worm called Scottie Pippen “the best player in the world” after Jordan first hung them up in 1993. Rodman noted […]

The current era of NBA star talent has grown up watching the likes of LeBron James and the late Kobe Bryant dominate the league as the heroes of their time. Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine learned a thing of two of franchise lore after watching Michael Jordan’s maniacal competitiveness in Sunday’s premiere of ‘The […]

The 1984 NBA Draft is considered by many to be the greatest draft in league history, mainly because both Hakeem Olajuwon and Michael Jordan went in the top three. Olajuwon went to the Houston Rockets at No. 1, and Jordan was taken by the Chicago Bulls at No. 3. The less said about the Portland […]

After heavy controversy following the second part of the ESPN docuseries The Last Dance, former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen’s wife, Larsa, assured her husband is doing okay for himself. Larsa posted Scottie’s career earnings, which surpass that of Michael Jordan by a good $16 million. Thx for your concern Scottie did ok #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/SFbo04uOLP […]

As we all witnessed with the release of the first two episodes of ESPN’s unprecedented series “The Last Dance,” it became abundantly clear that there will be a lot of focus on former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause as one of the main characters in the documentary. Early on, it was shown how Krause […]

All the buildup to the much-awaited “The Last Dance” documentary reached its pinnacle on Sunday night, as we were all treated to the first two episodes of the amazing Chicago Bulls series. More than a few folks capitalized on the buzz surrounding Bulls legend Michael Jordan, but perhaps none more so than Robert Edward Auctions, […]

Two episodes into ESPN’s highly-anticipated “The Last Dance” miniseries and some of the most controversial moments in Chicago Bulls history has already been revealed. Perhaps one of the most shocking ones involved Bulls players indulging in illegal drugs during the season. Michael Jordan himself narrated the story from his own perspective, as he once unknowingly […]

The first couple of episodes of “The Last Dance” dropped Sunday night, and needless to say, it was packed with a ton of controversial moments. One of the most tense scenes involved Bulls star Scottie Pippen, who gave team general manager Jerry Krause an earful during an encounter on a team bus prior to demanding […]

Michael Jordan’s competitive nature was abundantly clear even in the mildest of settings. As the docuseries “The Last Dance” detailed on Sunday, the Chicago Bulls legend once took Danny Ainge’s offer for golf, only to get a massive payback with a 63-point performance against the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. As Ainge narrated it, he […]

Before the 1997-98 season, Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen was faced with a dilemma. He had previously injured his ankle toward the tail end of the previous campaign, and the doctors suggested that he immediately undergo surgery over the summer to repair the damage. The seven-time All-Star was not having it, and during the airing […]

To be completely honest, rivalries today pale in comparison to that of many years ago. That may not exactly be a bad thing, but there’s no denying that the animosity between teams has somehow dwindled in the buddy-buddy world of today’s NBA. Even for the Heat. Nevertheless, this has not prevented us from reliving some […]

NBA teams nowadays employ a rather controversial strategy in trying to keep their top players healthy so as to help them stack up wins in the long run. Now, players can “load manage” or in more common terms, take a rest. Before, when a player sits out, it’s because he’s badly hurt or is dealing […]

Golden State Warriors head coach and former Chicago Bulls guard Steve Kerr does not need to watch “The Last Dance” to understand what it was like to be Michael Jordan’s teammate. He lived it. Kerr spoke about Jordan’s competitive drive and demanding nature ahead of ESPN’s 10-part documentary, which is set to premier on Sunday […]

With the NBA season currently postponed, hypothetical scenarios have become quite popular for bored NBA players to ponder. On April 18, the Chicago Bulls official Twitter account tweeted out a scenario that included a $5 million prize for scoring on Michael Jordan in his prime. Former All-Star and current free agent point guard Isaiah Thomas […]

Magic Johnson believes that the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal-led Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s would beat the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls of the 90s in a seven-game series. After O’Neal came out this week with the declaration, Johnson concurred. On the ‘Lunchtime with Roggin and Rodney podcast by LA AM570 radio, the […]

Michael Jordan was the most ruthless competitor in NBA history. Jordan’s “win at all costs” mentality helped propel the Chicago Bulls to six championships in the 1990s, and His Airness established himself as arguably the greatest player of all time. Of course, Jordan himself would be the first to acknowledge he occasionally paid the highest […]

Michael Jordan’s success in the NBA Finals may be the most indisputable argument for why he’s the greatest hooper in history. Jordan’s Bulls went six-for-six in the Finals, and Jordan averaged 33.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game in 35 games — while never playing a Game 7. Beyond the numbers, […]