Pick-Six: Most iconic Jordan shoes of all time
Long after Michael Jordan’s career ended, his legend has carried on through his shoes.
‘The Last Dance’ Episode 8 synopsis/review: ‘I’m back’
After a dramatic seventh episode, “The Last Dance” kept the red-hot pace rolling as it moved into Episode 8, the series’ third-to-last episode.
‘The Last Dance’ Episode 7 synopsis/review: ‘Winning has a price’
If Episode 6 of “The Last Dance” planted the seed of doubt about Michael Jordan’s future before his first retirement from basketball, then Episode 7 showed the full growth of that seed into the flower that was his decision to step away from the sport in his prime.
Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James: Deep dive into the G.O.A.T. debate and its fallacies
Who we decide is the greatest player of all time says a lot more about us as fans and cultural observers than it does about the players or even the game. This piece is more about why we even ask this question more than it is about who I think is the greatest of all time.
‘The Last Dance’ Episode 6 synopsis/review: ‘People build you up to tear you down’
After a drama-filled fifth episode, “The Last Dance” gets into the nitty-gritty in its sixth installment as the production starts to dive in on the mental toll Jordan’s success and worldwide admiration had on him.
‘The Last Dance’ Episode 5 synopsis/review: ‘It must be the shoes’
Episode 5 brought the main spotlight back to Michael Jordan throughout, but in a unique way. It wasn’t just Jordan, it was his impact on the world through his shoes.
Pick-Six: Top sports stories that need “The Last Dance”-style documentaries
One subtle debate that the documentary created provides for an interesting “What if?”-type of scenario: Which sports story needs its own version of “The Last Dance”?
‘The Last Dance’ Episode 4 synopsis/review: ‘Times are changing’
Episode 4 starts and ends with the key coaching philosophies of the one and only Phil Jackson, the man who was at the helm for each of the Bulls’ six championship wins in the 1990s.
‘The Last Dance’ Episode 3 synopsis/review: ‘You don’t put a saddle on a mustang’
Simply put, Episode 3 of “The Last Dance” can be summarized with two words: Dennis Rodman.
‘The Last Dance’ Episode 2 synopsis/review: ‘I had to do what was best for me’
Simply put, the second episode of “The Last Dance” on ESPN, which highlights the infamous 1997-1998 season for the Chicago Bulls, stands out as “The Scottie Pippen Episode.”
‘The Last Dance’ Episode 1 synopsis/review: ‘Enjoy what’s happening, because this is it’
At long last and amid an unprecedented postponement of the NBA’s regular season, basketball fans were finally treated to the premiere of “The Last Dance” on ESPN, getting an all-access look into the Chicago Bulls’ infamous 1998 season.
Pick-Six: Top NBA Finals of all time
With the NBA Finals officially underway between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s time for a few more weeks of Steph Curry and LeBron James coverage. To take … Continue Reading Pick-Six: Top NBA Finals of all time
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