ESPN’s decision to move up the release of its 10-part documentary series The Last Dance caused everyone in the sports world to cheer in unison. The episodes will give a behind-the-scenes look into the Chicago Bulls’ locker room during their 1997-98 championship season, Michael Jordan’s sixth and final ring. Check out The Ringer’s coverage—dance moves and MJ’s horrid off-court outfits included—below:
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Everything You Need to Know About ‘The Last Dance’
The 10-part ESPN docuseries covers Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Bulls like you’ve never seen them before
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May 22, 2020
Kobe vs. Duncan, Lob City vs. Sterling, and the “We Believe” Warriors With Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes
Plus, best ‘Last Dance’ lies!
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May 20, 2020
The Ringer Streaming Guide to NBA Nostalgia
What should you watch now that ‘The Last Dance’ is over? There’s no shortage of must-see NBA documentaries to help fill the time.
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May 19, 2020
Did Michael Jordan Really Eat an Entire Poisoned Pizza Before the Flu Game?
One of the most iconic performances in NBA Finals history was preempted by a nefarious pizza delivery. Or was it?
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May 19, 2020
After the ‘Last Dance,’ the Bulls Became a Historic Dumpster Fire
Things got ugly in Chicago after Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and virtually every other important figure of its dynasty was shoved out. Here’s a deep dive into wreckage left behind after the 1998 championship run.
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May 18, 2020
‘Last Dance’ Wrap-up, Ronan Farrow and Ben Smith, and Lawrence Wright on Fact and Fiction
Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week
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May 18, 2020
Final Takeaways From the ‘Last Dance’ Finale
Chris and Sean break down the key points and share their overall thoughts on the popular sports documentary
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May 18, 2020
‘The Last Dance’ Ends With a “Maddening” Question—and an Answer
In the biggest reveal of the documentary, Michael Jordan addresses one of the biggest what-if questions of his career and examines his final days as a Bull
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May 18, 2020
The NBA- and WNBA-Players Exit Survey on Michael Jordan and ‘The Last Dance’
Now that the ESPN docuseries has aired its final episodes, we asked some younger pro players what they learned from the series—and how it affected their opinions of MJ
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May 18, 2020
Michael Jordan Dominated His Era, but He Wouldn’t Rule This One
While ‘The Last Dance’ showcased the Bulls legend’s greatness, it also served as a reminder of just how much time has passed—and just how far the game has come
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May 18, 2020
The Last ‘Last Dance,’ MJ the Almost Knick, NBA Bubble Courtsides, MLB Strife, and the Final ‘RewatchaBulls’ With Ryen Russillo
Revisiting Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz, and Michael Jordan’s sixth and final championship
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May 17, 2020
‘The Final Tango’: The Untold Story of a Basketball Savant and His Twitter Dynasty
Presenting a documentary event about a man, a vision, and a career that forever changed the sport he loves
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May 15, 2020
Michael Jordan Didn’t Invent the Fadeaway—but He Did Perfect It
The latest installment of ‘Ball the Right Moves’ breaks down the history and mechanics of Jordan’s fadeaway
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May 15, 2020
The Michael Jordan Experience Is a Connection to the Past—and Each Other
As live sports have shuttered around the world, ‘The Last Dance’ has become appointment viewing. It’s offered fans a shared sense of community, and helped one Chicago writer reconnect with his youth.
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May 14, 2020
Why the Music of ‘The Last Dance’ Hits So Hard
The sports documentary event of the year plots the tale of Michael Jordan’s rise alongside hip-hop’s. It also invokes feelings from the past at a time when we need them the most.
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May 13, 2020
NBA Optimism Alert!!! Plus: MJ vs. Tyson, Quarantine ‘PTI,’ ‘The Wire,’ and Post-Virus Social Undistancing With Tony Kornheiser and Van Lathan
The ‘PTI’ host runs down his list of the all-time most captivating athletes
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May 12, 2020
‘The Mismatch’: Notes From the NBPA’s Call With Adam Silver. Plus: ‘The Last Dance’ Episodes 7-8.
Plus, Kevin shares his insights and reporting on the NBA’s return
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May 12, 2020
How Much Credit and Blame Does Jerry Krause Really Deserve?
The villain of ‘The Last Dance’ is responsible for dismantling the most iconic dynasty in NBA history. But there’s another part of Krause’s legacy that the documentary fails to acknowledge.
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May 12, 2020
Actually, Michael Jordan’s .202 Batting Average Is More Impressive Than It Seems
‘The Last Dance’ delved into MJ’s short-lived baseball career on Sunday, and though his Double-A numbers weren’t exactly "big-league material," some believed he wasn’t far off
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May 11, 2020
Which Current NBA Players Would Michael Jordan Have Hated?
Based off his interviews in ‘The Last Dance,’ MJ would have despised just about everyone in the modern day NBA. We examined which players he would have beefed with the most.
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May 11, 2020
How Many Titles Should Jordan Have Won?
We introduce two new metrics to determine which NBA stars exceeded their title expectations.
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May 11, 2020
‘Guarding Jordan’ Is Just About Failing to Guard Michael Jordan
In Fox Nation’s strange addition to the world of ‘The Last Dance’ content, Jeff Hornacek is interviewed by his daughter about his attempts to stop Michael Jordan from scoring. He’s the first to tell you that he did not do a great job.
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May 11, 2020
Crying MJ, UFC 249, Ominous NBA News, and 1997 NBA Finals RewatchaBulls With Ryen Russillo
Discussing Adam Silver’s call with NBA players regarding the possible return of an NBA season
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May 11, 2020
The Challenges of Making ‘The Last Dance,’ the Stories Players Tell, and Quarantine Comforts With Jason Hehir
‘The Last Dance’ director joins JJ and Tommy to discuss his Michael Jordan/Bulls docuseries and explore what went into making the popular project
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May 10, 2020
‘The Last Dance’ Unravels the Complications of Michael Jordan’s Prime
From his stunning decision to quit basketball to his merciless treatment of teammates, episodes 7 and 8 examine the height of MJ—both as an icon and an enigma
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May 8, 2020
Air Jordan Has Entered the Influencer Age
How can Jordan Brand get a new era of consumers excited about sneakers made famous before they were alive? For Travis Scott, Virgil Abloh, and others, emulating the AJ1’s past means defining the future.