#FMSportsTalk: Prez Reviews “The Last Dance”

“The Last Dance” Review

During lockdown, we haven’t been able to watch any sports. The last NBA games were on March 11th. To cope with that we got a 10 episode documentary on the trials and tribulations of the Michael Jordan Bulls. The Bulls of the 90s were the Beatles in basketball shorts.  This documentary was a time machine back to the 90s. Michael Jordan probably is the most famous person in the world still. Dennis Rodman is the GOAT of carefree spirits. Scottie Pippen got his flowers and recognition. Management and ego broke up the Bulls. Michael Jordan is the King of Pettiness and Toxic Masculinity. He would torch anything that Chicago Bulls General Manager Jerry Krause to the ground. If Krause liked a particular player or city, Jordan would give them 50 and hound them on defense.

In Chicago, Michael Jordan was King.

Michael Jordan kept many Hall of Famers ring less. He dominated on and off the court. His beef with Isaiah Thomas would keep the Detroit Piston off the Dream Team. Jordan would torment Scott Burrell at practice at every turn. The super petty move would be ordering flight attendants not to feed Horace Grant after bad games. Steve Kerr and him would throw hands after an intense practice. Michael Jordan was the king of give no f*cks. He would air out his teammates’ habits while having some of his own. During the Eastern Conference Finals, he would take a trip to Atlantic City and gamble. The Like Mike commercials and Air Jordan sneakers would make an icon more legendary. His retirement in the middle of his 3-peats gave NBA teams hope. Adults in their late 20s- early 30s are still fond of Space Jam.

Final Thoughts

The Last Dance didn’t change anything for me about Michael Jordan. I always thought he was a great athlete, but murky as a person. It was beautiful to see the late great Kobe Bryant speak about how much Mike might to him. The Last Dance was a trip back to the 90s. Big jeans and hoop earrings were cool. This documentary is perfect for any sports fan or for parents introducing teenagers to Michael Jordan.

Sources: ESPN

David “Prez” Brown: Instagram: @prezknows /Twitter: @preztaughtyou