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’
“It must be the shoes!” Long after Michael Jordan’s career ended, his legend has carried on through his shoes. They were a large part of his stardom in the NBA … Continue Reading Pick-Six: Most iconic Jordan shoes of all time
When 2020 first began, FOX Sports’ Curt Menefee had a loaded calendar with a lot of variety on his plate. The NFL was about to start its playoffs, and FOX … Continue Reading Jack of all trades: Curt Menefee continues to adapt in third decade with FOX Sports
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’
When ESPN first announced the creation of “The Last Dance,” the news took the sports world by storm. Whether it was a Michael Jordan fan, a basketball fan or a … Continue Reading Pick-Six: Top sports stories that need a “The Last Dance”-style documentary
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’
The 2020 NFL Draft starts. The Bengals’ pick is in. Commissioner Roger Goodell hops in front of the camera with the card in his hand, and announces that LSU quarterback … Continue Reading New normal: One element from the 2020 NFL Draft could set the tone for the future of live sports
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’
