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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, […]

Michael Jordan was arguably the most marketable figure in sports and in pop culture during the 1990s. From his shoe partnership with Nike to another sponsorship with Gatorade, Jordan’s face could be seen everywhere as the Chicago Bulls ascended to the top of the basketball world and he became the GOAT. Michael Jordan’s image consists […]

The great Michael Jordan had more than a few unforgettable moments throughout his Hall of Fame career, so identifying the greatest shots he ever made proved to be more of a challenge than initially anticipated. Nonetheless, we were able to narrow down the most iconic shots of Jordan’s career to five. The Patrick Ewing Poster […]

Everybody is excited with the release of ESPN’s special 10-part documentary of “The Last Dance”, which shows exclusive footage of the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season. As the main man in Chicago, the documentary also sheds the spotlight on Michael Jordan’s career. Throughout his legendary career, Jordan put up some gaudy and eye-popping stat-lines that would […]

There is no doubt that Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players of all time. As a matter of fact, more than a few would argue that he is the very best. However, there may be a few things that the general public are not aware of when it comes to […]

While there may be some contenders for the throne, many people don’t question Michael Jordan’s standing as the greatest player to ever play the game of basketball. With his GOAT status, Jordan built a career with countless classic moments, clutch shots, high-flying dunks, and, of course, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. With […]

The day has finally arrived for the release of ESPN’s highly anticipated miniseries, “The Last Dance.” After a long wait that felt like forever because of all the free time brought about by the coronavirus lockdown, we are now on the brink of feasting our eyes on what is expected to be an epic documentary […]

Finally, the documentary the entire basketball world is looking forward to will finally hit our screens on Sunday night. The Last Dance documents the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, featuring Michael Jordan, which was their final run towards their sixth NBA championship of the decade. ESPN will release Episodes 1 and 2 of the 10-part documentary, […]

To many, Michael Jordan is the greatest player to ever dribble a basketball. With six NBA championships, five MVP Awards and 14 All-Star nods, his legacy on the court lives on to this day. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at 10 of the most memorable Michael Jordan dunks. 10: On Father Time […]

Everybody knows that Michael Jordan is arguably the most competitive individual in the history of the NBA. His drive and passion for the game ultimately won him six NBA championships and the honor of being known as the greatest to ever lace up a pair of sneakers. It goes without saying that the Chicago Bulls […]

As a youngster, NBA veteran Jamal Crawford had the ultimate honor of having to play the role of the great Michael Jordan in a TV commercial. It was an unforgettable experience for the three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner, something that he cherishes to this very day. “I can’t even say it was […]

Adam Silver now runs one of the greatest sports organizations in the world. Prior to serving as NBA commissioner, however, Silver apparently helped put together one of the most highly anticipated basketball documentaries of all time. According to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press, Silver — who served as President of NBA Entertainment at the […]

Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Phil Jackson made the Chicago Bulls a hallmark organization by leading the franchise to six championships during the 1990s. However, since the Jordan era ended, the Bulls have had only one superstar play for the team. That was Chicago’s own Derrick Rose, who won the 2011 MVP award — becoming […]

Former Chicago Bulls forward and current NBC Sports TV analyst Kendall Gill says the Windy City franchise should have signed Derrick Rose in free agency last summer and paired him with Zach LaVine. Rose had interest in coming back to the Bulls but the franchise signed Tomas Satoransky instead. It turned out to be a […]

The Chicago Bulls have a history of being good when it comes to picking the right players in the NBA draft. However, there have been a few occasions where pundits and fans have questioned what the Bulls were doing in the war room. For this piece, we’ll be discussing the four biggest draft busts in […]

ESPN’s highly-anticipated docu-series, “The Last Dance”, about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, is, at least temporarily, filling the massive televised sports content void that has set in during the coronavirus pandemic—which is precisely why the network smartly moved-up the documentary’s air date, originally set for June. Among the many reasons why the documentary series […]

Picking guys like Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose at the top of the draft were easy for the Chicago Bulls. After all, their talent and athleticism were off the charts and they were expected to make an immediate impact. However, while the Bulls have been fortunate to get top-tier guys, they have also shown a […]

Michael Jordan is about as big of an NBA legend as they come. Therefore, it comes to no surprise that many of today’s stars grew up idolizing His Airness. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant was one of those people. Talking with Jay Williams on The Boardroom, Durant spoke on what separated Jordan from the rest […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan controlled the “Last Dance” footage for over 18 years before he decided it was time to release the epic docuseries. In 2016 after LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the 73-9 Golden State Warriors in the ’16 Finals, Mike Tollin–who had worked on the 2014 documentary “Iverson” about Allen […]

After the firing of longtime general manager Gar Forman earlier this month, the Chicago Bulls are now on the hunt for someone new to fill his shoes. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, one of the lead candidates for the open position is Dallas Mavericks Vice President Michael Finley. Sources: Mavericks vice president of basketball operations […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade spent a single season for his hometown team of the Chicago Bulls during the 2016-17 campaign. At 35, this was already towards the tail end of the 13-time All-Star’s career, but still, he did not leave the city without his fair share of memorable moments. One of which was his almost […]

Former Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson will get his clipboard and pen once again on Sunday, as he breaks down film of Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals as part of the Kobe Bryant-led ESPN+ series Detail. The first episode will feature Jackson going over the Bulls’ 96-54 pounding of the Utah Jazz to […]

It is now Charles Barkley’s turn to share his own anecdote about the legendary Michael Jordan. ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary, which highlights Jordan’s final NBA season with the Chicago Bulls, is set to be released on Sunday, and we certainly don’t mind hearing or reading about all sorts of MJ stories. For his part, […]

We’re only days away from the release of the much-awaited “The Last Dance” ESPN docuseries. As the anticipation continues to build, ESPN has decided to release the longest trailer for the upcoming documentary yet. It’s a five-minute teaser, which turns out to be five minutes of the actual first episode. Here it is for your […]

The much-awaited docuseries “The Last Dance” is full of unfettered access to vital moments in the Chicago Bulls’ last championship run. Andy Thompson, uncle of Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson, played a major role in getting that close to the players during that 1997-98 season. “The germ of the idea came from Andy,” […]

With the documentary miniseries, “The Last Dance,” which chronicles Michael Jordan’s life and career, getting set to kick off on April 19, people are naturally reminiscing about Jordan’s run with the Chicago Bulls in the ’90s. Jordan’s Bulls won six championships, going 6-0 in the NBA Finals. The run established Jordan as the greatest player […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is undoubtedly one of the best offensive players in the NBA. His style of play is the perfect representation of how the game has transitioned to what it is today, with a huge emphasis on the 3-point shot. In a piece about Michael Jordan’s scoring prowess for ESPN, Kirk Goldsberry vividly […]

A champion has just emerged from the ESPN’s inaugural H-O-R-S-E Challenge: Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley. This was thanks to an amazing behind the backboard layup, which earned the 32-year-old the honor of being the first-ever H-O-R-S-E champ. Behind the backboard ftw!#TeamMike | @espn pic.twitter.com/U2Q4drwVWe — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 17, 2020 This one-of-a-kind […]