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The legend that was Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game” continues to be one of the most valiant individual performances by an athlete in any major sport. But if then Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson had his way in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, the now-iconic moment probably wouldn’t have […]

In Episode 9 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan recalled the Chicago Bulls’ battles with the Utah Jazz, who were the biggest threats to their title chances that time. Bryon Russell had the task of guarding Jordan, and the former was up for the challenge. Little did he know that MJ already had him on […]

As seen numerous times throughout ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries, Michael Jordan uses apparent slights against him as motivation to perform at his best and prove people wrong. Such was the case in the 1996-97 season when Jordan finished second in the MVP voting behind Utah Jazz superstar Karl Malone. In episode 9 of ESPN’s […]

In Episode 9 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan admitted that it was Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers that gave the Chicago Bulls the “toughest” time in the Eastern Conference — outside the Detroit Pistons. Jordan recalled their journey to the NBA Finals after booting out former Bulls guard BJ Armstrong and the Charlotte […]

NBA icon Michael Jordan is a man of many names. Fans acknowledge him as His Airness and the GOAT, while the moniker “Black Jesus” has also been thrown around from time to time. Turns out, that colorful nickname was actually bestowed upon by  Jordan to himself. As seen in the latest episode of ESPN’s 10-part docuseries […]

The third episode of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls documentary, entitled “The Last Dance,” spotlighted former Bulls forward Dennis Rodman. While Rodman had established himself as one of the best rebounders and defensive players in the NBA by the early 1990s, he had also developed a rather controversial persona. But Bulls management–having lost former power forward Horace […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall sat down for an interview with 247 Sports to talk about Michael Jordan in advance of the final two episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries. What's Michael Jordan's legacy? Let @JohnWall spell it out for you #TheLastDance A preview of Tuesday's Social Distance interview:https://t.co/kp3F9XNm6i pic.twitter.com/3Uo8J7n87f — 247Sports (@247Sports) […]

While ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series has offered basketball fans a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s, it has also prompted a number of questions. Notable among those questions is: what kind of success would Michael Jordan have if he played in the modern NBA? Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report […]

NBA legend Michael Jordan was not only tough on his teammates but also on rookies, much to the surprise of Allen Iverson. During Iverson’s rookie year, he played in the Shick Rookie Game during the 1997 All-Star Weekend. It was there when he met Jordan, his idol growing up. In a recent interview with Complex […]

Phil Jackson may have taken a laissez-faire approach with Dennis Rodman (see: Vegas) but, as it turns out, the Zen Master relied on a close friend of Rodman’s to help keep the Hall of Famer in line: Pearl Jam bandleader Eddie Vedder. Ahead of the final episodes of “The Last Dance”, ESPN re-published an installment […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan revolutionized the sneaker industry with the release of the Air Jordan line. In fact, his shoes continue to set new records. A pair of game-worn, signed Nike Air Jordan 1s just went for $560,000 in an auction sponsored by Sotheby’s. Via Darren Rovell of The Action Network: A signed pair […]

LeBron James has, in the past, suffered from cramps at some of the most consequential times of the season. But so did Michael Jordan. James was forced out of the final minutes of the Miami Heat’s Game 4 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals. Two years later, James again had […]

ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries has provided viewers with some unique insights into the life of Michael Jordan — including a peek into one of his dorm rooms while at the University of North Carolina. Now, you might be able to visit—and even sleep in—young Jordan’s early ’80s abode. Sort of. When Graduate Hotels’s newest […]

It’s gotta be the … cleats. Michael Jordan may not have made a huge mark on the game of baseball in his short-lived minor league career, but the cleats he wore on his way to a .202 batting average are still a prized piece of baseball memorabilia. A pair of Jordan’s game-worn and autographed cleats were […]

Former Chicago Bulls guard Craig Hodges has once again opened up about his thoughts on “The Last Dance” as well as on his former teammate, Michael Jordan. According to Hodges, he believes that to some degree, Jordan has become a prisoner of his own success. “Well, when I look at MJ, he’s a product of […]

Five years ago, a 52-year-old Michael Jordan confidently said he could beat his Charlotte Hornets players one-on-one. However, he admitted he didn’t want to do that so as to not shatter their confidence. Considering Charlotte’s current roster make-up, perhaps he can confidently say that right now, as well. Hornets sophomore forward Miles Bridges recently saw […]

Adam Morrison started out his NBA career playing for former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, who was then a part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets). Via Jim Meehan of The Spokesman Review, the former 3rd overall pick recently shared a cool story about how he managed to nab $100 from the Bulls legend himself. […]

During an AMA session on Reddit, NBA champion Horace Grant was asked to compare legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Grant played with Jordan and Bryant during his NBA career, winning three championships with MJ on the Chicago Bulls and one with Kobe on the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time champion says while he would […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers center Channing Frye is going to defend his former teammate. In the greatest of all time debate, which is most often between Michael Jordan and LeBron James, Frye is clearly Team LeBron. After ripping Jordan earlier this week by saying the Chicago Bulls legend wouldn’t be as dominant in today’s NBA while […]

The debate over who the greatest basketball player of all time is will likely rage on for the rest of history. As of now, the biggest debate is choosing between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and current Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The recent 10-part ESPN documentary The Last Dance has helped reignite the debate between […]

Loyal fans of NBA teams have opposing players and squads which they absolutely despise. Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers die-hards share a mutual hatred for each other. Chicago Bulls had heated battles with the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons back in the day. The Cleveland Cavaliers only saw their most successful run […]

Current Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was a huge part of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990’s, as depicted in ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series. Recently, the former Bulls guard opened up about one of the things he’s learned from watching the documentary. Kerr focused on Michael Jordan’s star power and how […]

Trying to defend NBA icon Michael Jordan was indeed a hard puzzle to solve even for the most accomplished defenders to ever suit up in the NBA. Former Sacramento Kings players Mitch Richmond and Doug Christie, who were no slouches on the other end of the floor, recently detailed what it was like trying to hold […]

Retired NBA forward Channing Frye continues to trigger people with his rather controversial views about Michael Jordan on Twitter. With Jordan and the Chicago Bulls currently the talk of the town due to ESPN’s The Last Dance docu-series, Frye offered his unfiltered belief that MJ’s perimeter-oriented game won’t be as effective in today’s style of […]

Michael Jordan had a long and grueling road to get to the top of the NBA. It took him seven years to get there as the Chicago Bulls had to face many obstacles along the way that blocked his path to achieving the ultimate prize. There were the Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics, the Detroit […]

Many accolades and performances go into the GOAT debate, but if you ask former NBA player Channing Frye, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is ahead of Michael Jordan in the conversation if you take away the rings. “I knew this question was coming, I’m going to say LeBron. I think because of his body […]

During a recent radio show with Dan Sheldon of NBC Sports Northwest, former NBA big man Channing Frye said that Michael Jordan would not be as dominant in today’s game. “He only had really one job. And that was to just score,” Frye said. “And he did that at an amazing, amazing rate. But I […]

Retired NBA big man Channing Frye never had an opportunity to cross paths on the hardwood with Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan, but he does have a strong opinion about how the Chicago Bulls legend would fare in today’s game. On NBC Sports Northwest’s Talking Blazers podcast (via FanSided’s Rip City Project), Frye claimed […]

The Last Dance doc fallout continues! Jasmine Jordan, daughter of the great Michael Jordan, has recently admitted that growing up, she did not really fully grasp the gravity of her father’s immense popularity. So much so, that Jasmine even had to resort to Google in order for her to find out what the big deal […]

“The Last Dance” highlights Michael Jordan’s overwhelming fame, and the Chicago Bulls of the 1980s and 1990s had no choice but to keep their identity protected due to this phenomenon. Steve Kerr, who joined the team for the 1993-94 season and won three titles with Jordan, had some fun with his alias, opting for a […]

Last Sunday’s episodes of “The Last Dance” talked about Michael Jordan’s gambling “problems.” One of the most memorable scenes was when a fed up Jordan did an impromptu interview with then-NBC reporter and good buddy Ahmad Rashad to finally address all the accusations the media had placed on him pertaining to what was perceived to […]

ESPN’s mega-hit docu-series “The Last Dance” — on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls — has been so massively successful that even the biggest celebrities have been talking about it. This includes Academy Award-winning actor Bill Murray who admitted that he was excited to see himself make a brief cameo on Sunday night’s latest episode. […]

Jasmine Jordan is not too surprised that her dad — the one and only Michael Jordan — was involved in scuffles and altercations during his playing days as seen in the sports documentary The Last Dance. The younger Jordan experienced her dad’s passion and competitive spirit first-hand. The series has offered such a fascinating look […]

The 1991 Gatorade commercial featuring Michael Jordan, mentioned in The Last Dance, continues to be one of the most recognizable ads of all time, mainly due to the popularity of its catchy tune “Be Like Mike.” The song has aged quite nicely. The ad on Michael Jordan was even remastered during Gatorade’s 50th anniversary back […]

The last two episodes of The Last Dance will air on Sunday, but it will not be the end of the discussion. Since after episodes nine and 10, Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson and analyst Stephen A. Smith will share their thoughts on the hit sports documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Per […]

Persons who believe Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time tend to point to his undefeated record in the NBA Finals as a major leg up over the likes of LeBron James and others. Jordan went 6-0 in the Finals, and he was named Finals MVP in all six championship seasons. But […]

Michael Jordan has been basking in the glory of his recent docuseries, The Last Dance, which has been very well received by the masses in the midst of a global pandemic. Yet his former teammate, Craig Hodges, has some qualms about how the story is presented, almost absolving Jordan of any responsibility despite making some […]

“The Last Dance” has provided viewers with plenty of meme-able moments. From Scottie Pippen pointing at the sole of his shoe, begging Michael Jordan to come back to Michael Wozniak, the longtime Chicago Bulls security, pulling off “the shrug” after winning a bet over Jordan. Yet none were more legendary than Jordan having a hearty […]

In anticipation of the last two episodes of “The Last Dance,” Tim Grover, Michael Jordan’s longtime trainer going back to his humble Chicago Bulls beginnings, revealed the real story behind “The Flu Game.” Jordan pushed past his illness to put up 38 points on 13-for-27 shooting, seven rebounds, five assists, and the game-winning shot in […]