The 63-point game against the Celtics. “The Shot.” The dunk from the free-throw line. The steal followed by “The Last Shot.” Six titles to top off a resume full of … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ highlights: Five best moments from the documentary on Michael Jordan and the Bulls
“All you needed was one little match to start that whole fire.” That quote from Michael Jordan in the final moments of “The Last Dance” may be the most important … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 10 synopsis/review: ‘One little match to start that whole fire’
After four action-filled weeks, “The Last Dance” reached its final night of episode premieres on May 17, 2020, and showcased exactly why the Chicago Bulls are known as one of … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 9 synopsis/review: ‘Some can, some can’t’
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. While Episode 7 featured a short and … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 8 synopsis/review: ‘I’m back’
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 … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 7 synopsis/review: ‘Winning has a price’
Rob Huckins is the host of the Trails to Peaks Radio podcast and creator of the website Chasing Jade Trails to Peaks. In this story, he takes a long-form look … Continue Reading Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James: Deep dive into the G.O.A.T. debate and its fallacies
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 … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 6 synopsis/review: ‘People build you up to tear you down’
“It must be the shoes.” Every episode of “The Last Dance” through the docuseries’ first four episodes had a specific theme: Episode 1 was the Michael Jordan episode. Episode 2 … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 5 synopsis/review: ‘It must be the shoes’
Every episode of “The Last Dance” through its first four installments has had a core subject. Michael Jordan stood out in the first episode, as expected, followed by Scottie Pippen … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 4 synopsis/review: ‘Times are changing’
Simply put, Episode 3 of “The Last Dance” can be summarized with two words: Dennis Rodman. After an earth-shattering first night of ESPN’s critically-acclaimed docuseries on April 19, those working … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 3 synopsis/review: ‘You don’t put a saddle on a mustang’
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.” And, as … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 2 synopsis/review: ‘I had to do what was best for me’
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 … Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ Episode 1 synopsis/review: ‘Enjoy what’s happening, because this is it’
Kobe Bryant has died at 41 years old after a helicopter crash in California, first reported by TMZ and confirmed by numerous reports, including ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. BREAKING: Kobe Bryant … Continue Reading Rest in peace, Kobe Bryant: Basketball world reacts as news breaks of NBA legend’s death in helicopter crash
The Boston Celtics remain one of the two most important and successful franchises in NBA history (with the Los Angeles Lakers being the other). With so many standouts–including numerous Hall … Continue Reading The Greatest in Green: Breaking down the greatest Celtics of all time
Social media has become a dominant trend across every sport over the last few years, with some leagues handling the pressure of a 24-hour news cycle better than others. Many … Continue Reading For better or worse: Evaluating the impact of social media on the NBA as LeBron James adds to China controversy
Who will come out on top in Los Angeles after the Clippers got Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and the Lakers added Anthony Davis? How will Kevin Durant and Kyrie … Continue Reading Pick-Six: Biggest NBA Free Agency signings of all time
