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It’s never wise to add more fuel to Michael Jordan’s already competitive nature. In the latest episode of “The Last Dance” aired on Sunday, His Airness revealed that he made it his point to outclass Phoenix Suns guard Dan Majerle out of spite for then Chicago Bulls’ GM Jerry Krause. Majerle had the unfortunate task […]

Michael Jordan might not like Isiah Thomas, but he respects his talent as a basketball player. Jordan called Thomas the second-best point guard in NBA history behind Magic Johnson during Episode 5 of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docu-series, “The Last Dance:” “I respect Isiah Thomas’ talent. To me the best point guard of all-time is Magic […]

Episode 5 of the popular documentary The Last Dance aired on Sunday. Often focusing on Michael Jordan’s relationship with the late Kobe Bryant, the episode gave fans some of the best moments of the series so far. Bryant and Jordan are two of the best players to ever step foot on an NBA court, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant had one of the best turn-around jumpers in NBA history, and he got it from his “big brother,” Michael Jordan. Bryant played a prominent role in Episode 5 of ESPN’s docu-series, “The Last Dance,” on Sunday night. The episode dove into Kobe’s relationship with Jordan, who became a mentor […]

Basketball fans received some insight into the relationship between Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan in Episode 5 of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docu-series, “The Last Dance.” The episode details Jordan’s role as a mentor and “big brother” to Kobe, who was emerging as one of the bright young stars in the NBA […]

NBA rising stars Zion Williamson and Jayson Tatum are both featured in Gatorade’s recent “Be Like Mike” commercial — an updated version of the famous ad that originally aired in 1992. We wanted to #BeLikeMike then.We want to #BeLikeMike now.We want to #BeLikeMike forever.⚡️@ZionWilliamson @De11eDonne @JayTatum0 pic.twitter.com/QzVtVam83N — Gatorade (@Gatorade) May 3, 2020 The original […]

Former NBA star and current Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway knows that when it comes to Michael Jordan, it is always no holds barred. Hardaway recently detailed Jordan’s competitiveness, saying that the NBA legend is always out to prove he is the best in whatever he does (via Jason Munz of Memphis Commercial Appeal): “Michael definitely […]

Golden State Warriors head coach and former Chicago Bulls guard Steve Kerr did not succumb to the pressure in the final seconds of Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals. The Bulls and Utah Jazz were knotted at 86 apiece in the final minute when Chicago called timeout. Everyone in the building knew Michael Jordan […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson is encouraging fans of the Purple and Gold to tune in to tonight’s episode of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docu-series, “The Last Dance.” The episode will heavily feature the late Kobe Bryant, and Johnson said Kobe’s cameos and interviews will “mean a lot” to […]

Including this Sunday night, there are six more episodes of “The Last Dance” set to air on ESPN airwaves over the next three weeks — with the final two set to drop on May 17. But director Jason Hehir says his epic docuseries isn’t quite completed yet. Via Arash Markazi of Los Angeles Times: Hehir believed […]

“The Last Dance” director Jason Hehir has been in-demand of late because of his tremendous work on the epic ESPN docuseries about Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls. Recently, the 43-year-old Newton, Massachusetts native opened up about Jordan’s relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. According to Hehir, he himself did not realize that […]

Former All-Star Mark Jackson spent a good part of his career with the Indiana Pacers. In fact, he was a key member of the 1997-98 team that advanced to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He most recently opened up about how he thought his Pacers matched up against Michael Jordan and the Chicago […]

Spencer Dinwiddie certainly isn’t afraid to speak his mind. Recently, the Brooklyn Nets guard spewed out a pretty hot take on the NBA GOAT debate. Dinwiddie argued that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest basketball player of all time, and not Michael Jordan whom many perceive as the undisputed GOAT. In his […]

NBA socials went into a frenzy when reports about Michael Jordan turning down a massive payday for a two-hour appearance surfaced a couple of days ago. According to Jordan’s agent, David Falk, he approached the Hall of Famer with the $100 million deal to announce the endorsement. In the end, Jordan didn’t think the deal […]

Back in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan famously silenced anybody who thought Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Clyde Drexler was his equal. Jordan improbably drained six threes in the first half—still tied for a Finals record—and followed the final triple up with an iconic glance and shrug towards […]

Episode 5 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” will include a segment on the 1998 NBA All Star Game featuring a young Kobe Bryant memorably dueling with his idol, Michael Jordan. According to Magic Johnson, that famous matchup at Madison Square Garden began a profound relationship between the two, which Jordan movingly discussed in his eulogy […]

Much like any other NBA team, the Indiana Pacers have also had their fair share of dark times in their history. There have been some ups, but certainly a good number of down moments as well. Below we highlight five of the most heartbreaking moments in the history of the Indiana Pacers. MJ a member […]

Here is something to get very excited about: Episode 5 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series will heavily feature none other than Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA icon Kobe Bryant. This is according to Arash Markazi of The Los Angeles Times: “Episode 5 is dedicated to Kobe Bryant. His interview was filmed at his […]

In Episode 4 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan recounted how he first welcomed Phil Jackson as his new coach. The Chicago Bulls had parted ways with Doug Collins, a coach Jordan liked, to bring in Jackson, who had a very different philosophy. Jordan loved Collins and the trust the young coach had in him, […]

Nike is without a doubt the biggest athletics brand in the world today, and they have Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan to thank for giving them a much-needed boost during the 80s. As it turns out, Jordan’s agent, David Falk, played a pivotal role in how his client’s marriage with Nike started, and how this […]

There’s no denying that Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls are the talk of the town these days. This is thanks in large part to ESPN’s amazing docuseries, “The Last Dance.” As to be expected, MJ memorabilia have likewise had a sharp increase in value. Case in point is Jordan’s basketball cards. As reported by […]

A $100M payday is indeed considered life-changing money for most people. But if you’re worth $2.1 billion like basketball icon Michael Jordan, you have the luxury of turning down such lucrative opportunities. In an appearance on WFAN’s Boomer and Gio radio program on Sunday, MJ’s agent David Falk shared how Michael Jordan once said no […]

Sports documentary “The Last Dance” — which highlights Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ journey to their sixth title — becomes  Netflix’s most in-demand documentary worldwide. As reported by Lucas Shaw of Bloomberg, “The Last Dance” has overtaken “Tiger King” and is now the most in-demand documentary on the planet. The study was made by […]

Watching Michael Jordan in his full glory in “The Last Dance” documentary series has stirred up some treasured memories for Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley. Appearing on the newest episode of the “Drive & Dish” podcast along with Jazz teammate Georges Niang, Conley recalled the first time he met His Airness. Per the 32-year-old facilitator, […]

When Michael Jordan gave Will Perdue the nickname of “Will Vanderbilt,” the big man was initially hurt and embarrassed by it. To recall, Jordan didn’t think Perdue was good, so he started calling him “Will Vanderbilt” since Perdue went to college at Vanderbilt. MJ didn’t think the center deserved to be named after a Big […]

Back in 1998, “The Last Dance” was in the fetal stages of production as producer Andy Thompson and a young Adam Silver of NBA Entertainment took on filming the Chicago Bulls for an all-access season. James Stern co-directed a parallel tale about the Bulls’ success in “Michael Jordan to the Max,” an IMAX film that […]

Reggie Miller had no problems answering a very sensitive topic regarding The Dream Team that took the 1992 Barcelona Olympics by storm. During an interview with Dan Patrick on The Dan Patrick Show, Miller outright agreed that Bulls legend Michael Jordan was culpable for Isiah Thomas being snubbed from the roster. Patrick: Do you think […]

The fame surrounding Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls back in their heyday often forced his teammates to take some odd routes to keep themselves safe and away from the prying attention. Pseudonyms were a popular and useful way to remain incognito amid the Jordan hype. Will Perdue says he went by “Cosmo Kramer,” of […]

During his time in the NBA, the great Michael Jordan employed David Falk as his agent. As it turns out, Falk is still talking up his number one client to this very day, despite the fact that its been decades since the Chicago Bulls legend last took the floor. Speaking on 106.7 FM’s The Junkies […]

Michael Jordan’s longtime agent, David Falk, is one of the select few who have been able to see all 10 episodes of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docuseries “The Last Dance.” Watching them in full has rendered Falk aware that some of the things he’s suspected for years will come to light, including Scottie Pippen’s alleged jealousy. […]

“The Last Dance” director Jason Hehir himself has just confirmed that former Chicago Bulls big man Luc Longley will not be part of the famed ESPN docuseries based on Michael Jordan and the final year of their dynasty. According to Hehir, it was budgetary constraints that led to Longley being omitted as part of the […]

With the NBA still on hiatus due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, old (seemingly endless) debates are bubbling back up among NBA fans and media pundits alike. With The Last Dance Chicago Bulls documentary making waves in the GOAT debate, one NBA legend has his own thoughts on the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate […]

Michael Jordan was one of the most ruthless competitors in the history of basketball during his playing days. Naturally, the same can be said of his days as an NBA owner. Jordan, the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, has presided over a franchise whose valuation has grown by nearly a billion dollars in the […]

Last week, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine named his all-time Bulls starting lineup. The high-flyer went with Derrick Rose, himself, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Pau Gasol. Now, LaVine is listing his top five Bulls of all time. He’s going with Rose, Jordan, Pippen, Ben Gordon, and Jamal Crawford: .@ZachLaVine named his top 5 […]

Michael Jordan is the greatest of all-time. The GOAT. The best. You can argue the point as much as you want, but it doesn’t change the fact (yes, fact) that Jordan is the best basketball player who has ever lived. Jordan entered the NBA with the Chicago Bulls in 1984 and won six championships during […]

Though he was clearly one of the best point guards of the time, Isiah Thomas was left off of the Dream Team in 1992. Some thought Bulls legend Michael Jordan may have played a role in Thomas’ omission from the roster, but the team’s architect, Rod Thorn, says that wasn’t the case. As part of […]

Six-time champion Michael Jordan is calling BS on Isiah Thomas’ explanation for the Pistons’ shady walk-off after being swept in the 1991 Eastern Conference Finals. In 1991, the Pistons were attempting to defend back-to-back championships. With great players like Thomas, Bill Laimbeer, Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman, Detroit was a force to be reckoned with. […]

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from The Last Dance, it’s that Michael Jordan is one overly competitive dude. There’s simply no denying that. Former Chicago Bulls teammate Bill Wennington recently looked back on his own personal experience in the same. The 7-foot big man once swatted away a shot by MJ, and true enough, it […]

We’re nearly halfway through the epic ESPN docuseries “The Last Dance,” and there are still so many more incredible stories to tell. Below we highlight five Michael Jordan-related storylines that we feel deserve their own place in one of the six remaining episodes of this documentary. James R. Jordan Sr. We all know how pivotal […]