In an old interview that was recently aired on a podcast, Michael Jordan is heard saying that he told Rod Thorn, who was on the USA Basketball selection committee for the Dream Team, that "I won't play if Isiah Thomas is on the team."
The world misses NBA basketball. Our experts do too. That's why they're reliving some the most memorable moments of 2019-20 so far.
This week we spotlight the great unknown of the Michael Jordan-era Bulls and the panic in trying to stop Damian Lillard.
Jerry Sloan, who coached the Jazz for 23 seasons as part of a Hall of Fame career, died Friday at the age of 78 from complications from Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.
Bomani Jones discusses the "funny money" implications of NBA owners and the possible return to action for the league, namely Tillman Fertitta in light of his recent visit to The White House (1:34). Plus, author and journalist Sam Smith joins for the final installment of The Right Time Book Club on his book "The Jordan Rules", including if he thought it would be controversial when he wrote it, the media's fascination with Michael Jordan, and Jordan's view of Horace Grant as "the snitch" when it came to the book's sourcing (13:48). All that and more!
Here are 23 lesser-known stories on the most famous person to wear No. 23
Horace Grant didn't hold back in his criticism of "The Last Dance," so Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss whether his comments are valid, and if the documentary really missed the mark on Scottie Pippen. Plus, Brian tells some stories of LeBron's former football prowess, leaving the crew to wonder about what type of NFL career he could (or still could?) have had (29:25).
What was Michael Jordan listening to in "The Last Dance"? One 23-year-old's Twitter account has become an internet sensation with all the wrong answers.
Ex-Bull Horace Grant fired back Tuesday at claims Michael Jordan made against him during "The Last Dance."
The last two episodes of the 10-part Michael Jordan documentary, shown over the past five Sunday nights, averaged 5.9 million viewers, the Nielsen company said.
This week, the team takes a look at the ESPN documentary series "The Last Dance," now that all 10 parts of it have aired.
Bomani Jones and Michael Smith share their takes on "The Last Dance" as a whole after the last two episodes have aired, including the lengths of Michael Jordan's motivation tactics, what episodes were their favorite, the challenges the doc faced with storytelling arc, Jordan's flex on the Kenny Lattimore "deep cut" and more (1:08). Plus, the guys take your voicemail questions on Jordan and the Bulls' Dynasty, such as what their favorite pair of J's are (39:20).
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(7) | Coby White | SG | North Carolina |
| 2(8) | Daniel Gafford | C | Arkansas |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 22 | 43 | .338 |
| 2018-19 | 22 | 60 | .268 |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 55 | .329 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
