NBA: Michael Jordan Documentary 'The Last Dance' Airs As Fans, Experts And Players React
KEY POINTS
- Michael Jordan is considered to be one of the greatest of all time in basketball
- The documentary "The Last Dance" aired the first two episodes
- The series was well-received by the people in social media
It has been more than a month since the world was left without basketball. While the lack of playoff action has left a gaping hole in everyone, 'The Last Dance' documentary on Michael Jordan’s career stepped up as a worthy alternative.
The first two episodes aired and it has left fans, experts and players wanting more. The story of Jordan has always been one of the more famous narratives throughout sports history. But 'The Last Dance' features a more in-depth approach to dissecting the story of the NBA’s greatest of all time.
With the absence of sports due to the threat of the coronavirus, the basketball community viewed Jordan’s documentary as one. Thus causing several different reactions across social media.
Current Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine tweeted that he could have watched all 10 parts of the series in one sitting.
I could’ve watched all 10 episodes right now.
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 20, 2020
There were those who took notice of the commercials that aired in the middle of the program. Alex Caruso, who is often ironically mentioned in the same league as Jordan’s greatness, pointed this out.
Bruh commercials......!!!??
— Alex Caruso (@ACFresh21) April 20, 2020
ur better than jordan king
— ً (@SpookyGothLoser) April 20, 2020
I gotta ask, is your input on this iconic photo going to be in the documentary pic.twitter.com/miJj7gJrqz
— Andrew 𓃸 (@_okdrew) April 20, 2020
Several others also had to speak up about it.
The State Farm commercial got me.
— Nazareth J. Mitrou-Long (@NazzyJML) April 20, 2020
Timeout... nobody said commercials😂😂😂
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) April 20, 2020
Regardless of these, it was still a hit for the players who tuned in as the first two episodes were well received.
First two episodes summary: 🔥🔥
— Alex Caruso (@ACFresh21) April 20, 2020
And this is only episode 2 👀
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) April 20, 2020
If I had 3 wishes in life. I think I would have asked for #TheLastDance
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 20, 2020
#TheLastDance ... Mike really was different different
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 20, 2020
The documentary also forced people to flesh out their thoughts and appreciation for Jordan’s teammate Scottie Pippen. The fellow Hall of Famer was as pivotal as Jordan in the Bulls’ championship dynasty.
Scottie was really the equipment manager at a D2 NAIA school. Practiced with the team. Finessed his way into a scholarship. Went from 6’1-6’9... fast forward. 5th pick in the draft. H O F . Don’t matter where you go. Work on your game. They will find you 🗣 #thelastdance
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) April 20, 2020
Mike from another planet lol... #TheLastDance ... Pip slept on like a mf too smh
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 20, 2020
SCOTTIE PIPPEN!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 20, 2020
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It was an honor to meet Scottie Pippen. He is THE MAN. #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/sOonu6hwaY
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 20, 2020
“I’m not going to f*ck my summer up.” -Scottie Pippen with a whole vibe right there.
— Cassidy Hubbarth (@CassidyHubbarth) April 20, 2020
There were several points in Jordan’s career that were discussed in the first two episodes of the series. From the humble beginnings to Jordan’s competitive drive in his career, the show lived up to the hype that it carried.
Even decades after Jordan’s championship run, the Chicago Bulls of the 90s is still lauded as one of the best ever. It’s still heralded as a dominant figure in sports and the impact of 'The Last Dance' reinforces that.
The show will continue in the succeeding months to keep everyone company with much-needed basketball content. The 10-part series will air two episodes weekly and will conclude on May 17.

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