Chicago Bulls: NBA Twitter reacts to ‘The Last Dance’ episodes 9-10
‘The Last Dance,’ a Chicago Bulls documentary series put on by ESPN and Netflix, ignited its share of hot takes in the Twittersphere Sunday night.
Here’s a look at what current and former NBA stars, media professionals and fans had to say of the Chicago Bulls documentary series and its finale.
The docuseries concluded with its final two parts on May 17.
Carl Dukes of 92.9 The Game said he learned something new while watching “The Last Dance”.
All these years later it finally gets told correctly #FoodPoison not the #Flu
— Carl Dukes (@putemupcdukes) May 18, 2020
This story came out a few year back and it's the 1st time we have heard Mike confirm it.#TheLastDance
Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report found some humor in the documentary series.
This is a documentary about how Scott Burrell overcame bullying lol
— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) May 18, 2020
On a more serious note, Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks said his appreciation for the GOAT has multiplied.
I never got the opportunity to watch MJ as a kid because I wasn’t born, but after watching this documentary... my Love for MJ grew💯
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) May 18, 2020
-Thanks MJ #TheLastDance
In the documentary series, Jordan was seen listening to music to get hype before gameday. NBA Twitter erupted when it heard the GOAT was enjoying R&B singer Kenny Lattimore’s then-unreleased album.
Lattimore confirmed how he gave the GOAT a sneak peek of his music.
In 1998 I sent Michael Jordan an advanced copy of my “From the Soul of Man” album. Who knew “Days Like This” was his pre-game hype song though. 😆 #TheLastDance #RealR&B
— Kenny Lattimore (@kennylattimore) May 18, 2020
Marc Lamont Hill of BET News was a bit confused by the GOAT’s music selection.
What Kenny Lattimore song is that upbeat?
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) May 18, 2020
Meanwhile, Jemele Hill of The Atlantic teased the GOAT over his music selection.
Kenny Lattimore as hype music ... is a first #TheLastDance
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) May 18, 2020
Former NBA star Jamal Crawford raised an interesting “what if” question for NBA Twitter.
Could you imagine if MJ played in social media era???
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 18, 2020
Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report made an observation, calling attention to how it appears analytics didn’t rule the game in years past the way it does in today’s world.
Amazing to see 90s players hoisting from the hashmark like it's a halfcourt shot in The Last Dance. That's in so many players' ranges now.
— Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) May 18, 2020
Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo commended Bulls Head Coach Phil Jackson for allowing the GOAT to cap off the franchise’s sixth title in eight years with the game-winning shot.
Best sequence in NBA history: layup, steal, jumper.
— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) May 18, 2020
Nobody else touched the ball. It was MJ, all alone. Just how he wanted it
CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers agreed, saying that greatness recognizes greatness.
A lot of coaches would’ve ruin that moment by calling a timeout lol. Can’t ruin a chance without a set defense with the best player controlling the 🏀
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) May 18, 2020
In a single tweet, Bobby Portis of the New York Knicks summarized how many felt after watching the finale of “The Last Dance”.
Why does this have to end ? 😩 #TheLastDance
— Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) May 18, 2020
The documentary series “The Last Dance” may be over, but the discussion in the Twittersphere doesn’t have to stop.
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ESPN plans to air an hour-long special Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. CT called “After the Dance with Stephen A. Smith: A SportsCenter Special”. The program will be headlined by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson as they muse about their takeaways from the documentary series.