I haven't decided yet if I'm going to or not. I did see this on Twitter though which is kind of interesting and says a lot:
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With #TheLastDance premiering tonight on ESPN, here’s a fun throwback
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) April 19, 2020
An 18-year-old @MichaelFinley plays against Michael Jordan one-on-onepic.twitter.com/SZlNfjBD9p
I haven't watched any of it yet but I will for sure. I think there is a whole generation now that doesn't know just how big MJ and the Bulls were. I disliked them because they were a Chicago team but I did respect how crazy good they were.
So far have enjoyed the documentary. I also rooted against the Bulls at that time but you can't deny how good and entertaining those teams were. They were sort of a cultural phenomenon that carried the NBA during the 90s.
Wait! He said what to #MichaelJordan #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/9CQgsOxTGT
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) April 19, 2020
I’ve finally caught up on the first four episodes and here’s what I have gathered
1) Mike is the GOAT. I am old enough or young enough to have seen Magic and Bird and their surrounding cast was much better.
2) Nice shoutout to the 80s Bucks and Sid having to challenge and defend him.
3) Loved the back and forth banter with Pistons and it still confirmed what I already knew and that was Isaiah Thomas is a total bitch.
4) Jerry Krause is well, Jerry Krause.
5) Dennis Rodman. Damn. Might be one of the most interesting guys in all of sports. Sort of reminds me of Paul Horning or Brett Favre. Flawed character and lots of personal baggage but in between the lines an amazing player.
6) They are trying really hard to play up Scottie Pippen. If he’s the best sidekick of all time I’d like a word with others. Yes he got screwed with his contract but I think he’s one of the most overrated players in NBA history.
7) Loved the analysis on the Craig Ehlo play. MJ states “I would have thought Ron Harper would have been the matchup” and Harper went to the Lenny Wilkins and asked for it but nope. The rest is history and Brad Childress looks like a genius compared to Wilkens.
8) So many back stories including Roy Williams recruiting MJ. I can’t stand Williams but cool look back nonetheless.
9) Forgot all about Rod Thorn and his place and connection to the Bulls.
10) The NBA is and has always been about stars. MJ was easily the best and brightest.
Just got finished watchIng the first 3 episodes.......so interesting how this team got together. Love the back stories on all the players. Very well done. GOAT is an understatement......he’s a gawd really. Oh, and, Scotty Pippen.....#2 best man ever!!! Look at his stats, just saying.