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The release of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part docuseries detailing the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls and their pursuit of a second three-peat has raised the potential of having a similar modern-era docuseries down the road. The Golden State Warriors are the closest team to resembling that era of dominance, but head coach Steve Kerr does not […]

Episode 5 of ESPN’s hit docu-series “The Last Dance” led with a feature on the late, great Kobe Bryant. The narrative featured around how a 19-year-old Kobe tried to take on Michael Jordan in the 1998 All-Star Game. NBA legend Jason Kidd was part of that epic contest, and he told the story of how […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson’s iconic quote about practice turns 18 years old today. It seems like only yesterday when the Hall of Famer uttered this controversial statement, but as it turns out, the quote is already a grown adult today. Iverson hilariously celebrated the 18th birthday of his infamous statement by repurposing it for […]

The Chicago Bulls’ second successful three-peat from 1996-98 wouldn’t have been possible had Dennis Rodman not apologized to Scottie Pippen prior to joining the squad in 1995. Although the Bulls were desperate for a defensive presence entering the 95-96 season, the squad was not jumping on the idea of bringing in the infamous Rodman to […]

There has recently been a huge debate as to how Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would have fared if he played in the 1990s during the Michael Jordan era. Well, for what it’s worth, Jordan’s former teammate with the Chicago Bulls Dennis Rodman has weighed in on the discussion. According to the former Defensive […]

Michael Jordan was a free agent after the 1996 season, and, according to his longtime agent David Falk, never came close to leaving the Bulls. “Michael is an extremely loyal guy. He wanted to play for one team…He was loved in the city of Chicago,” Falk said during an appearance with Zach Harper and Amin […]

The 10th anniversary of the Los Angeles Lakers winning back-to-back titles with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol leading the way is right around the corner. The iconic franchise dominated the competition during a three-year span after the team acquired Gasol, and we have reached out to the members of the team to talk about what […]

Michael Jordan is widely considered the best player to ever lace them up in an NBA hardwood. Best teammate? Well, that’s a whole different story, as highlighted by The Last Dance docuseries airing on ESPN. As The Last Dance has shown thus far, Jordan had a knack for irritating some of his teammates — and […]

Kevin Love has finally realized some of the similarities between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Many have argued that the era of social media has extrapolated the magnifying glass on his former teammate.  Yet a quick glance into ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance” has convinced Love that Jordan dealt with plenty of criticism as well, […]

Steve Kerr is keenly aware that his moment may come. “The Last Dance” docuseries has revisited many Michael Jordan tales during its first six episodes, making it a matter of time before his fight with Michael Jordan is aired for the eyes of the masses. Via Drew Shiller of NBC Sports Bay Area: “I’m a […]

The sports documentary “The Last Dance” has opened the eyes of people all over the world on how intense Michael Jordan was during the heydays of the Chicago Bulls. Some admired his Airness while some, like rapper Willie D, abhorred Jordan’s attitude towards his teammates. As such, though he’s nowhere near Jordan’s financial status, Willie […]

“The Last Dance” has not only entertained basketball fans all over the world, but it has forced those who have played against Michael Jordan to recount their best memories of the icon. According to former Boston Celtics head coach Rick Pitino, Antoine Walker celebrated in front of Jordan after their opening day upset. And Jordan […]

According to The Last Dance director Jason Hehir, Utah Jazz legend John Stockton initially turned down an appearance on the documentary, noting that he didn’t want to be a part of a “Michael Jordan puff piece.” On “The Dan Patrick Show,” Hehir shared that he had been trying to contact Stockton. After all, the Jazz […]

Retired Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade was just another kid from Chicago, Illinois, before south Florida turned into “Wade County.” And as a Chicagoan growing up in the 1990s, there was no such bigger icon than Bulls legend Michael Jordan, the central figure of ESPN’s 10-part ongoing docu-series The Last Dance. Wade, like many […]

Former Chicago Bulls legendary shooting guard Michael Jordan had an equally legendary competitive drive, but maybe this motivating strategy to former teammate power forward Horace Grant was a tad too far. Per Jake Montero on KNBR: “Players would come to me over the years and said, ‘You know what he did? He took Horace [Grant’s] […]

After Boston Celtics wingman Jayson Tatum finalized a deal with Jordan Brand last June, he said the fact that Michael Jordan reached out to him was a unique honor. “Nobody signs with Jordan without getting his approval so just having that honor of having him reaching out, wanting me to be a part of the […]

While audiences enjoy Episodes 7 and 8 of “The Last Dance” this Sunday (May 10), the project’s director Jason Hehir will be putting the finishing touches on his epic 10-part docu-series. According to Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times, when the network decided to bump up the airing of “The Last Dance” after live […]

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld made a cameo in one of last Sunday’s episodes of The Last Dance. He was chatting with Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan and awkwardly said hi to head coach Phil Jackson. Seinfeld watched one of his cameos with Jimmy Kimmel and reacted to it, via NBC Sports Chicago: “It’s not a […]

ESPN’s captivating “The Last Dance” docu-series has been the talk of the town of late. This has led to former stars like Isiah Thomas, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman (aside from Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, of course) getting a significant boost in popularity these days. However, one personality who has gained an instant resurfacing […]

The narratives contained in “The Last Dance” docuseries prove just how big a star Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan was during his prime. One of the consequences of his unparalleled fame was how he was unable to go out in public without being mobbed. In this regard, one of Jordan’s Bulls teammates, Brad Sellers, recently […]

ESPN’s astounding docu-series “The Last Dance” has captivated pretty much the entire basketball world, as it delves into the extremely intriguing history of Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990’s. That is, apparently, with the exception of New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing, who is actually also featured in the hit show. […]

“The Last Dance” has certainly revealed a ton about Michael Jordan and his obsession with winning. The documentary does not only feature his Airness, but also his colleagues who saw first-hand how singular Jordan’s competitive fire was. But outside the documentary, Jordan’s friends, too, have been forced to recount their memories competing with him either […]

Michael Jordan drew attention to himself when the six-time retired Chicago Bulls NBA champion shooting guard confirmed his former team during his rookie season in 1984-85 was a “traveling cocaine circus” during the first episode of ESPN’s 10-part ongoing docu-series The Last Dance. Not everybody is receiving the label positively, including former Bulls teammate Craig […]

The recent all-around success of the popular ESPN docuseries “The Last Dance” has prompted the potential of another of its kind detailing Kobe Bryant’s career, including his last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Mitch Kupchak, the longtime general manager of the franchise, noted that it would be a vastly different scenario than Michael Jordan’s […]

“The Last Dance” has been a rousing success, with many fans tuning into the popular 10-part ESPN docuseries detailing the story about Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls on their quest for a second three-peat. Kobe Bryant, who was included in the introduction of Episode 5, had actually caught wind of the extensive footage […]

As great as Michael Jordan was for the Chicago Bulls, he also played with several amazing teammates over the years. Toni Kukoc may not get the same recognition as Scottie Pippen or Dennis Rodman, but he was vital for the Bulls’ second three-peat from 1996-98. The 6-foot-11 Croatian was indeed a player ahead of his […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names on the planet. As it turns out, however, even Jordan himself still answers to his own mother. Recently, “The Last Dance” director Jason Hehir went on ESPN’s “The Jalen & Jacoby Aftershow” and shared how Jordan’s mom, Deloris, got on Michael’s case about smoking […]

One of the hidden gems in “The Last Dance” was some of the tribulations Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan had to go through before signing with a sneaker brand. Episode 5 of the series saw Converse and Adidas fumbling the bag with Jordan while an eager Nike was willing to offer a mega-contract for his […]

In Episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance, some light was shed on the rivalry between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas, which prevented the latter from joining the legendary basketball squad. In connection with this, basketball analyst Mike Wilbon incorrectly reported that a total of nine members of the Dream Team objected Thomas to […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas had an interesting reaction after hearing Michael Jordan’s “hate” comment during the most recent installment of “The Last Dance.” Jordan and Thomas were a part of one of the greatest rivalries in NBA history. Isiah led the Pistons to championships in back-to-back seasons (1989 and 1990), but Michael and his […]

Episodes 5 and 6 of “The Last Dance” delved into plenty of subjects, exploring a wide gamut of Michael Jordan antics, his relationships with fellow players, and his ultimate desire to become the best player alive. Here are six of the best things that took place in these episodes of “The Last Dance.” Kobe on […]

There’s no denying that former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause has emerged as one of the primary antagonists in “The Last Dance.” From the beginning, Krause has been portrayed as the main driving force that broke up the dynasty in Chicago. Recently, however, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago got his hands on excerpts […]

Former Chicago Bulls guard and current Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been making headlines of late primarily because of the significant role he plays in “The Last Dance” docuseries. Kerr recently talked about the time he and Michael Jordan exchanged blows during a heated practice, but this time around, Kerr has opened […]

While the rest of us have been left engrossed by “The Last Dance, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has just revealed that he has not seen a single episode of the series. Butler explained what he has been doing instead: “I haven’t seen this MJ doc. I haven’t seen it,” said Butler during a recent […]

Sunday’s episodes of “The Last Dance” delved into Michael Jordan’s stint with Team USA in 1992, or more fondly known as the “Dream Team.” This was arguably the greatest basketball team ever assembled. They were so good that even scrimmage sessions turned out to be quite a treat. Los Angeles Lakers legend and fellow Dream […]

“The Last Dance” highlights how Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan experienced unreal levels of fame after being hailed as a role model for a younger generation, but that didn’t come without its share of criticism. Perhaps one of the most significant things he was criticized for was his unwillingness to denounce Republican senate candidate Jesse […]

Michael Jordan faced a wave of criticism for his gambling habits, some that stretched even as the Chicago Bulls megastar reached the NBA playoffs. After going down 0-2 to the New York Knicks in the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals, Jordan was spotted gambling in Atlantic City, something “The Last Dance” docuseries revisited. Jordan was chastised […]

Episode 5 of “The Last Dance” featured Kobe Bryant. The show depicted the dynamics of the relationship between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and the late Los Angeles Lakers star, as well as how big of an influence the former Bulls superstar had on Kobe’s NBA career. Recently, B.J. Armstrong, a former teammate of Jordan […]

One of the more contentious moments of Sunday’s “The Last Dance” episode revolved around the internal information within the Chicago Bulls that was being leaked to the media, specifically “The Jordan Rules” author Sam Smith. According to Michael Jordan himself, it was actually former teammate Horace Grant who was the snitch: Michael Jordan says Horace […]