The Last Dance

Attended a Bulls- Nrts game in NJ in one of their championship years and came away so impressed with the defensive ability of that team. Jordan, Pippen, Rodman and Harper were all between six five and six seven and were all athletic and quick. When they lined up across the court defending the Nets it seemed they deflected half the Nets passes.
They didn't have the scoring power of the Bird, McHale Parrish front line but movement wise they made them look like turtles. Both were great teams with different styles and strong points.
 
Pippen doesn’t have to be LeBron or Jordan level to be a superstar. Those two guys are in the GOAT debate, but there’s a lot of superstars in the league.

Scottie was a superstar. If you’re actually denying that I don’t know what to say.
 
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Scottie was a superstar. If you’re actually denying that I don’t know what to say.[/quote]

His scoring didn't take off the way I expected when Jordan wasn't there, though. I always found that interesting.
 
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Scottie Pippen was a superstar and had one of the best all-around games in NBA history. Outside of guarding opposing centers, there was literally nothing he couldn't do on the court.

Sure Scottie never won a championship without Jordan.

BUT then again Jordan never won a championship without Scottie.
 
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I will admit the sequencing is dumb. Goes back and forth all over the place. It’s 1998 then it’s 1986. Then back to 1992. Odd...
 
[quote="Mike Zaun" post=386333]I will admit the sequencing is dumb. Goes back and forth all over the place. It’s 1998 then it’s 1986. Then back to 1992. Odd...[/quote]

For me it was OK, but confused my wife trying to follow along when it came to the games / years and Bulls evolution. Still, as she just knew Jordan from name and legacy and was not an NBA fan, she still has enjoyed the documentary so far.
 
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I can only imagine that reinsdorf was not making a ton off the bulls success. It's crazy to bust up a dynasty the way he did. Saw just 2 episodes.
 
I enjoyed parts 7 & 8 last night.

Didn't think it was right that Pippen is getting shown more for his selfishness than his game. Yes, he screwed up a few times, deserved to be called out etc. but think this just helps build the Jordan's aura of greatness in the film and diminishes Pippens game. Pippen can't be happy how this turned out given he participated in the interviews.

Also surprised no mention of his wife/first marriage. I get it's based on the game and not the family side, but she was with him through it all. Even if she did not want to be interviewed or Jordan did not want it, there should have been something about the relationship.
 
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Probably an unpopular take but I am watching this series because frankly there is nothing on TV to watch. Will preface it by saying I grew up in the Bulls heyday. Wasn't a bulls fan. Wasn't idolizing Jordan either. Wasn't a Knicks fan or had an NBA team. But to me this whole series is ehhhhh. Yea sure the behind the scenes footage is great. But the jumping back and forward in time is infuriating. And last night they recapped the 72 win bulls in about 72 seconds it seems and that will be the end of that season. That was odd.
 
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Hard to really enjoy this documentary, after learning we lost the iconic Frank Costanza. Rest in peace, Jerry
 
[quote="Las Vegan" post=387018][quote="Paultzman" post=387015]SNL take
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Hard to really enjoy this documentary, after learning we lost the iconic Frank Costanza. Rest in peace, Jerry[/quote]
He was also a scream in “King of Queens”
 
Biggest takeaway from Episode 8:
Michael Jordan, "If you are going to take 3 hours out of your day to watch me play on TV, I have an obligation to give you my best all the time".

Today's players, Whine about back to back games and want "load management".

The respect for the game and the fans has diminished. The corporate mentality has precedence over die hard fans. I have watched games on television where those in prime seats spend more time on their phone than watching the game.

Personally, I don't think a lot of today's players have the toughness and character to have played 30 years ago.
 
[quote="panther2" post=387028]Biggest takeaway from Episode 8:
Michael Jordan, "If you are going to take 3 hours out of your day to watch me play on TV, I have an obligation to give you my best all the time".

Today's players, Whine about back to back games and want "load management".

The respect for the game and the fans has diminished. The corporate mentality has precedence over die hard fans. I have watched games on television where those in prime seats spend more time on their phone than watching the game.

Personally, I don't think a lot of today's players have the toughness and character to have played 30 years ago.[/quote]

No question MJ is one of the greatest to ever do it, however, in my opinion I think he could have used his power and influence to be more socially active instead of selling $120 shoes which most people can't afford. We need an equivalent documentary on the Knicks:)
 
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