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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 […]

Episode 7 of “The Last Dance” highlights Michael Jordan and his short-lived baseball career in the minor leagues after joining the Birmingham Barons, a Double-A affiliate of the Jerry Reinsdorf-owned Chicago White Sox. In the episode, the filmmakers reveal the harsh criticism he received, including a nasty Sports Illustrated opinion that made the front page […]

It’s hard to argue against the notion that Michael Jordan is the greatest player to ever play the sport. For some, there are a handful of other players that are more deserving of the GOAT title, but regardless of the same, the Chicago Bulls legend has got to be at the Top 3 of anybody’s […]

The Last Dance docu-series on Michael Jordan and the ’90s Chicago Bulls has reminded everyone just how ruthless a competitor Jordan was. His Airness is not only recognized as the greatest basketball player of all-time, but he’s often deemed the most competitive player ever. However, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce believes there is another player […]

Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem also tuned in to Sunday’s amazing episodes of “The Last Dance,” and as it turns out, the bit about NBA legend Michael Jordan and Steve Kerr getting into a fight one time in practice seems to have riled up Haslem a bit too much. In a video interview with Richard […]

After what seems like an eternity in the dark — at least for his standards — LaVar Ball is at it again with his big mouth. This time around, he has made the extremely bold claim that he could easily defeat both Michael Jordan and Zion Williamson on a game of one-on-one. Ball made this […]

Episode 8 of “The Last Dance” which aired on Sunday featured the infamous fight that went down between Michael Jordan and Steve Kerr during practice. NBA legend Charles Barkley has shared his thoughts on the same — as well as Jordan’s general tendency to pick on some of his teammates — and according to the […]

Much of last weekend’s The Last Dance installment included footage and time dedicated towards Chicago Bulls Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan’s (brief) tenure in Double-A with the Chicago White Sox affiliate Birmingham Barons. Jordan’s time on the diamond was scrutinized in the contemporary press at the time, as reporters mocked the then-three-time NBA champion’s […]

During his illustrious NBA career, Michael Jordan made $93,772,500 through NBA contracts, per Spotrac. However, thanks to Jordan Brand and other ventures, Jordan has a net worth of 2.1 billion today. Everyone knows MJ was underpaid throughout his NBA career. The first contract Jordan signed was his rookie deal with the Chicago Bulls back in […]

One point made during last week’s installation of The Last Dance — the 10-part docu-series examining Michael Jordan’s NBA career and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls’ second three-peat journey — was the perceived slights that motivated the Hall of Fame shooting guard to a higher level of play. However, former Seattle SuperSonics head coach George Karl, […]

Before there was a Robin Lopez terrorizing Benny The Bull, a man by the name of Michael Jordan used his trash-talk game to troll even the most innocent of figures. Jordan was known for mercilessly trash-talking opponents and even some of his teammates. J.A. Adande, who covered the Chicago franchise during his days as a […]

One of the most memorable images we have of the great Michael Jordan is the Chicago Bulls legend lying on the floor embracing the game ball after they had just won the NBA title in 1996. This was extra special for MJ, being that this was his first championship following the murder of his father […]

Former Chicago Bulls swingman Scott Burrell was one of the main characters in Sunday’s episodes of “The Last Dance,” as the series showed how Michael Jordan used to pick on him relentlessly during practice. Some folks were left pitying Burrell for the horrendous ordeal he went through under Jordan’s reign, but as it turns out, […]

Rod Thorn was the man at the helm in 1984 when the Chicago Bulls selected Michael Jordan third overall in the draft. That draft class was simply epic. Aside from Jordan, three other future Hall of Famers also populated that class, including Hakeem Olajuown, Charles Barkley and John Stockton. According to Thorn though, the Bulls […]

Virtually the entire basketball world was tuned in on Sunday night as ESPN and Netflix aired Episodes 7 and 8 of The Last Dance. A lot of NBA players aired their real-time reactions to the episodes, but for Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, he needed some time to digest the emotional rollercoaster he experienced. Roughly […]

NBA legend Steve Nash recalled the “dumb” moment — just 20 days into his rookie season — when he asked for the shoes of Michael Jordan. Steve Nash spoke with Ernie Johnson where the two-time MVP narrated his encounter with Jordan. His story started right after their first meeting with the Chicago Bulls in 1996-97 […]

The Last Dance has forced former foes of the great Michael Jordan to recount their best memories of playing against him. The latest to chime in is former New Jersey Nets head coach John Calipari, who recalled a savage moment with the Chicago Bulls and NBA icon. Calipari appeared on Coffee With Cal where he […]

Retired NBA star Penny Hardaway was a big part of the 1995 Orlando Magic squad that handed Michael Jordan his only playoff series defeat during the Chicago Bulls’ run of dominance in the 1990s. Jordan, who was just coming back from a lengthy hiatus from basketball, was ambushed by the upstart Magic squad led by […]

NBA players usually have something to prove whenever they face their former teams. As for Horace Grant, he loathed the Chicago Bulls, according to his ex-Orlando Magic teammate Penny Hardaway. Along with former Bull Scott Burell, Hardaway appeared on the Uninterrupted podcast on Monday to discuss Episodes 7 and 8 of the The Last Dance […]

There were well over 200 “game-winning” shots throughout the course of the 2018-19 NBA season, and many more in 2019-20. You probably cannot remember all of them, but you surely remember the incredible buzzer-beating shots by Damian Lillard and Kawhi Leonard in the playoffs. Indeed, the playoffs have given basketball fans some of the most […]

Former NBA champion coach Larry Brown sees a key takeaway for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid from The Last Dance, noting Michael Jordan’s unmatched domination in the post “When I see Joel, I don’t think anybody is better than him” the Hall of Fame coach said on the Sixers Talk podcast, via NBC Sports. “He […]

New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing acknowledged his Hall of Fame NBA career “could’ve been a lot different” if it hadn’t consistently intersected with Michael Jordan’s run with the Chicago Bulls. “I played 17 years and we played against the Bulls six times, and we were only able to win one of those times, and […]

Former NBA forward Scott Burrell used to be a pitcher back in the day. In fact, he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners, but decided to play basketball instead. During the 1997-98 season, Burrell was on the Chicago Bulls and basically became Michael Jordan’s punching bag. Jordan would notoriously pick on Burrell because His Airness […]

In Episode 8 of The Last Dance, Michael Jordan and Ahmad Rashad recalled a moment before the 1996 NBA Finals in which Seattle SuperSonics head coach George Karl snubbed Jordan at a restaurant. Jordan said he took the '96 Finals "personally" because George Karl didn't say hi to him at a dinner. pic.twitter.com/6FF8G7asxX — ClutchPoints […]

Nike’s revolutionary entrance into the world of basketball came as a splash, but its popularity was greatly aided by the NBA, although unintentionally. David Falk, the longtime agent of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, recalled how the league banned the Air Jordan 1 shoe that is now infamously known as “The Banned” edition due to its […]

Episodes 7 and 8 of ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance” took viewers through a ride to relive Michael Jordan’s first retirement from the NBA, his stint as a baseball player, and the many anecdotes that ensued. Here are the eight best things from Sunday’s episodes as the series heads into a crescendoed finale on May […]

In the latest episodes of ESPN’s hit docu-series “The Last Dance,” former Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson was asked to share his thoughts on Michael Jordan’s shock retirement in 1993. At that time, Jackson had just coached the Bulls to their third straight title, and Jordan’s decision to turn his back on the game […]

Former Chicago Bulls guard B.J. Armstrong was a prominent figure in Sunday’s showing of “The Last Dance.” The former All-Star has been involved in a number of intriguing storylines throughout the series, but one of the narratives that stood out is the role Armstrong played in Michael Jordan’s basketball comeback in 1995. According to Armstrong, […]

“The Last Dance” delved into the infamous LaBradford Smith game, once known by historians of the game and those that closely followed Michael Jordan’s career with the Chicago Bulls. Smith had gone for a scorching career-high 37 points on 15-of-20 shooting as a member of the Washington Bullets. The Bullets lost that March 19, 1993 […]

Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller finally made his much-anticipated appearance in “The Last Dance” on Sunday, and he did not disappoint. One of the best quotes coming out of the latest episodes of “The Last Dance” came from Miller, who quipped that he once convinced himself that it was his ultimate destiny to retire Michael […]

It’s safe to say that incumbent United States President Donald Trump is not a popular figure among NBA players these days. Just a few years ago, NBA champions were thrilled to enjoy the perks of getting to go on a courtesy call to the White House. Back then, it meant exchanging pleasantries with former President […]

Michael Jordan had to test himself yet again in the 1996 NBA Finals after climbing the mountain three years after his first three-peat with the Chicago Bulls. As “The Last Dance” vividly describes in Episode 8 of the series, Jordan was not short of confidence when it came to then-Defensive Player of the Year Gary […]

As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took in the awesomeness of Episodes 7 and 8 of “The Last Dance” on Sunday, he could not help but share his thoughts about Madison Square Garden. MSG is the home of the New York Knicks, who in the 1990s were one of the fiercest competitors of Michael […]