Discussion: ESPN The Last Dance 10-Part Michael Jordan Documentary Series UPDATE: Early release due to coronavirus!

pookie

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I love the parts where they show his mom and dad giving him advice/telling him what to do
 

pookie

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I only got one pair of Jordan’s growing up, the Jordan 6. I had worked at the fire department that summer and got that pair of Jordan’s. They were my first pair of name brand shoes :lol: :roflmao2:


Later on i remember when I joined the Army and we exchanged gifts at Christmas, every gift I got was from NIKE (socks, shirt, hat, shorts, sweats). They said all they ever saw me wear was NIKE so knew what to get me..lol
 
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O.J PIMPSON

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Would have loved to be at that Dream Team scrimmage!!!

Side note, watching this with the young'ns who never seen 90s basketball is a reward in itself. They know these guys from playing classic teams on 2K!! Them seeing how good Mike n Scottie were as well as them Knicks, Suns teams. How physical the game was and how 95% of them Detroit fouls were just regular fouls or non calls. Their reaction is priceless.
 

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Do you see what I’m talking about with you posting nonsensical bullshit that has nothing to do with nothing?

I said nothing about Jordan, literally nothing. I asked you not to post in this thread because you’re known to post bullshit and clog up threads with nonsense.

And there you go, telling me about my idolization of MJ, how he’s a coon, me caping from afar, how you’re in his home market and telling me to just go his buy shoes.

You listed all of those things, when I didn’t say a single word about MJ?

Do you see why no one wants you in threads?
:giggle::giggle:
I don't know why you're doing this to yourself. :lol:
It's the same shit for years now. I applaud him for not getting tired of arguing about the same shit over and over again. You know there was no way he could avoid this thread and turn it into the same tired shit.
Very similar to you and those @RoadRage threads. Shit was classic :giggle:
 

Day_Carver

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His posts are ALWAYS the same bro...

I tried having a normal discussion with him one day and this dude kept bringing up shoes and executive decisions MJ made with the Hornets, calling him the worse NBA executive ever. I was like "how does this apply to what we're talking about?"

Then the nigga started talking about Texas niggas dick riding Jordan, posted a shit load of random Twitter posts from a bunch of nobodies hating Jordan and talking about him, then said I wasn't ADOS so my opinion didn't matter and I'm a coon like Jordan.

I was literally staring at my phone in disbelief... from then on, had him on ignore.
You sound EXACTLY like me because that’s Exactly what happened!

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And I know better than to reply but sometimes...
He just bombard you with so much stupid shit so fast you're left like "how do I respond to any of this foolishness?"

I just chose not to respond to it and man bgol has been great ever since :yes:
:giggle: :giggle: :yes:
 

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Interesting context:

 

Pworld297

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When they were saying Jordan still would have been as big as he is if he spoke out on social issues, bullshit. 80's and 90's were not like it is now. He would have paid some price for that. Muhammad Ali didn't get mad love when he protested, cacs didn't give him love until he wasn't able to speak any more.

My thing is if that's not who you are then don't be fake about it, do you!
 

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“One” dude’s full of it and in denial and making every excuse in the book for Isiah being left off the team.

Karl’s on the team, Stockton’s on the team.

Bird kept a competitive edge and wasn’t friendly with any players. Bird had debilitating back injuries dating back as far back as 1989. The Dream Team was in 1992.

The Dream Team won the gold medal on Aug 8, 1992.

Larry Bird retired from basketball on Aug 25, 1992.

A guy with a bad back who known as not friendly and was set to retire after the Olympics was on the team.

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But Isiah wasn’t, that’s all that needs to be said.

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xfactor

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Hey Bruh, we’re having good constructive conversations in here.

Leave this thread and take your bullshit and nonsensical posts somewhere else.

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this guy is posting memes and gifs and claiming it is “good conversation”.

between him and lost followers like @TimRock (needing a basketball hero to worship) and the Caribbean @MASTERBAKER - there is minimal constructive conversation or analysis in this thread.
 

TimRock

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this guy is posting memes and gifs and claiming it is “good conversation”.

between him and lost followers like @TimRock (needing a basketball hero to worship) and the Caribbean @MASTERBAKER - there is minimal constructive conversation or analysis in this thread.
because you wont answer the question. but carry-on being a follower.
 

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this guy is posting memes and gifs and claiming it is “good conversation”.

between him and lost followers like @TimRock (needing a basketball hero to worship) and the Caribbean @MASTERBAKER - there is minimal constructive conversation or analysis in this thread.

The gif was instructing to bullshit to move on, you obviously didn’t get the hint.
 

Kinonomics

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Aint nobody and i mean nobody gonna talk bad about chuck daley on the record

Nope

Not gonna happen

Sidebar...

We could have a BETTER discussion about whether Stockton or Clyde should have even been on the final team.

Shout out to zeke and nique
I’m surprised that Hakeem didn’t make the team or was considered. I don’t remember at the time unless he was still a Nigeria citizen or something like that.
 

cnc

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Good interview with his oldest son.

His bunny has some big tits :yes:




‘Don’t mess up’: Jeffrey Jordan — Michael Jordan’s oldest son — talks growing up in the shadow of a legend, that Scott Burrell hug request and his hopes for ‘Last Dance’
Teddy Greenstein
Chicago Tribune
Apr 28, 2020 | 8:00 AM
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Michael Jordan’s oldest son kindly answers to Jeff, Jeffrey, @HeirJordan13 (on Twitter and Instagram) and “Bones.”
“That’s my family nickname,” he says. “Growing up I was really skinny.”
He is reliving those days while watching “The Last Dance,” the ESPN documentary series captivating Chicago sports fans.
The first episode featured 8-year-old Jeffrey sitting and dribbling a basketball with his left hand.
“Don’t mess up,” Michael tells him.
“Sounds about right,” Jeffrey says now, chuckling at the memory of his demanding dad.

Jeffrey, 31, works in digital innovation on the Jordan Brand. The six-year veteran of Nike Inc. lives in Oregon and is recently married.

During two interviews lasting nearly an hour, the former University of Illinois guard spoke of growing up in the shadow of a legend, the high point of his hoops life and his hopes for “The Last Dance.”

What’s your stock answer when someone asks what it was like to grow up as MJ’s son?
Normal. And it probably was normal to an extent. Relationship-wise, you’d go through your normal battles with your siblings, your mom, your dad, everything like that. But in a social aspect, it was far from normal or anything you could imagine.

Did your dad coach you much?
No, not at all. He was busy. Traveling a lot, obviously. We were blessed and fortunate to have somewhere to play at our house (an indoor court in Highland Park). That was our haven. (Younger brother) Marcus and I worked out with my dad one time. I was 17 or 18. We felt like we were in pretty good shape. We can do this; this is what we’ve been waiting for. It was brutal. I said: Now I understand why we don’t do this more often.

Did your dad exhibit any sympathy?
No, none whatsoever (laughs).
What do you remember from the Paris trip in 1997?
We had to decide who was going to ride on the team plane and who was going to ride with my mom on the Concorde. Marcus and I actually were battling for the Concorde. I flew with the team and met some of my idols. During the season we couldn’t go to the away games. My mom was a stickler. School was first and foremost.

Scott Burrell joked about wanting to give you guys a hug after the win in Paris.
He was a huge jokester, kind of the class clown of the squad. He was a really good dude and incorporated us like we were part of the team.

So when your dad says, “Don’t mess up,” does that reflect his perfectionism?
Yes, and it’s part of who I am as well. Part of it is being the oldest. I’m driven to clear the path and be the best I possibly can. I’ll be 32 this year and I’ve come to accept that the due diligence is how it will be for the rest of my life. I’m good with it, man. The way he was with me back then, I probably wouldn’t have it any other way.

Did your mom ever suggest you guys not wear No. 23?
I was always searching for a new number or a way to differentiate myself. In high school (at Loyola Academy), switching the 2 and the 3 was enough. I didn’t find out my mom played high school basketball until I was leaving (for Illinois), and 13 was her number. She was born on Friday the 13th and always had a feeling of luck around the number. Marcus was always a big proponent of 5 — the 2 plus 3.

You had scholarship offers but opted to walk on at Illinois. Why?
My first scholarship offer was Iowa State. But my dad was by the book and didn’t want me to be committed at an early age. He felt like that was almost heresy of the game (laughs).
I visited Valpo and Indiana, but it was more low- to mid-major (schools that offered). I had it in me to play at the high-major level. We were scrimmaging against the top talent in Chicago, and I felt I’d be able to make it and find a team. I felt I could make a name for myself at U of I.

You earned an academic scholarship?
Yes, and then Coach (Bruce) Weber put me on an athletic scholarship the second half of my sophomore year and throughout my junior year. I transferred to UCF and spent some time with my bro. I’m happy getting those two different types of experiences in college. It was the best of all worlds.

Did fellow students at Illinois leave you alone, or were they constantly coming up to you?
It was a little bit of everything you can imagine. One of the perks of being an athlete is you have a group of guys who embrace you and help shape what you become. I had a group of enforcers who were 6-7 to 6-10.

You had your own Charles Oakleys?
Exactly. I had my Oakleys, my (Ron) Harpers, my (Scottie) Pippens. My friends. Hanging out and kicking it. Definitely ran into a lot of characters throughout college. But all good times.

Were fans of other Big Ten teams respectful?
They were for the most part. Michigan State was hilarious. One game they had life-size (cutouts) of MJ. And the “Who’s your daddy?” chant was everywhere. The most ruthless was Indiana, if only for the Illinois-Indiana rivalry. But for the most part, the Big Ten fans were always respectful. They just love basketball. I loved to play at Northwestern against (Lincoln Park alumnus) Mike Thompson. Juice is a homey.

Did you almost go to Northwestern?
That could have been one of the early scholarship possibilities. But at the time I had to obey and listen to the GOAT, the master, and make sure I was doing the right thing. But, yes, it would have been a dream to play with Juice.

What was your all-time best moment on the court?
We had games in the summer (in Highland Park) after my senior year of high school with friends and AAU teammates. We’d invite the best of Chicago … Eric Gordon, Evan Turner. It grew to Jamal Crawford and the NBA guys coming out. It was amazing, basketball for the love of the game.

You were in the front for your dad’s Hall of Fame enshrinement speech in 2009. What did you think when he said to you and your siblings: “You guys have a heavy burden. I wouldn’t want to be you guys because of all the expectations”?
That could not be more true, honestly. I’m glad he said it. I’m glad he recognizes it too. It’s something my brother and my sister always knew and something my two younger sisters (with Michael’s second wife, Yvette) will come to learn and appreciate. We’re all in a unique situation.
Was that speech quintessential MJ?
Oh, yeah. Honestly it was pretty tame compared to the core, the raw MJ.

You and Marcus were interviewed for “The Last Dance”?
Yeah, around October. I haven’t seen any edits, any cuts, any episodes. Hope they got my good side.

You’re like us, watching new episodes each Sunday night. What do you hope the documentary will reveal?
That there are some things that come with being the best at what you do. The glory and the rings are front and center. A lot of the other stuff has been glossed over.
I also hope it reveals the normalcy. My dad’s inhuman at basketball and (made a) gross amount of money. But he’s human. He has an enormous amount of
compassion and empathy for people. He makes mistakes but, like everyone else, does the best he can.
 
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playahaitian

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Good interview with his oldest son.

His bunny has some big tits :yes:




‘Don’t mess up’: Jeffrey Jordan — Michael Jordan’s oldest son — talks growing up in the shadow of a legend, that Scott Burrell hug request and his hopes for ‘Last Dance’
Teddy Greenstein
Chicago Tribune
Apr 28, 2020 | 8:00 AM
TODAY'S TOP SPORTS VIDEOS
Michael Jordan’s oldest son kindly answers to Jeff, Jeffrey, @HeirJordan13 (on Twitter and Instagram) and “Bones.”
“That’s my family nickname,” he says. “Growing up I was really skinny.”
He is reliving those days while watching “The Last Dance,” the ESPN documentary series captivating Chicago sports fans.
The first episode featured 8-year-old Jeffrey sitting and dribbling a basketball with his left hand.
“Don’t mess up,” Michael tells him.
“Sounds about right,” Jeffrey says now, chuckling at the memory of his demanding dad.

Jeffrey, 31, works in digital innovation on the Jordan Brand. The six-year veteran of Nike Inc. lives in Oregon and is recently married.

During two interviews lasting nearly an hour, the former University of Illinois guard spoke of growing up in the shadow of a legend, the high point of his hoops life and his hopes for “The Last Dance.”

What’s your stock answer when someone asks what it was like to grow up as MJ’s son?
Normal. And it probably was normal to an extent. Relationship-wise, you’d go through your normal battles with your siblings, your mom, your dad, everything like that. But in a social aspect, it was far from normal or anything you could imagine.

Did your dad coach you much?
No, not at all. He was busy. Traveling a lot, obviously. We were blessed and fortunate to have somewhere to play at our house (an indoor court in Highland Park). That was our haven. (Younger brother) Marcus and I worked out with my dad one time. I was 17 or 18. We felt like we were in pretty good shape. We can do this; this is what we’ve been waiting for. It was brutal. I said: Now I understand why we don’t do this more often.

Did your dad exhibit any sympathy?
No, none whatsoever (laughs).
What do you remember from the Paris trip in 1997?
We had to decide who was going to ride on the team plane and who was going to ride with my mom on the Concorde. Marcus and I actually were battling for the Concorde. I flew with the team and met some of my idols. During the season we couldn’t go to the away games. My mom was a stickler. School was first and foremost.

Scott Burrell joked about wanting to give you guys a hug after the win in Paris.
He was a huge jokester, kind of the class clown of the squad. He was a really good dude and incorporated us like we were part of the team.

So when your dad says, “Don’t mess up,” does that reflect his perfectionism?
Yes, and it’s part of who I am as well. Part of it is being the oldest. I’m driven to clear the path and be the best I possibly can. I’ll be 32 this year and I’ve come to accept that the due diligence is how it will be for the rest of my life. I’m good with it, man. The way he was with me back then, I probably wouldn’t have it any other way.

Did your mom ever suggest you guys not wear No. 23?
I was always searching for a new number or a way to differentiate myself. In high school (at Loyola Academy), switching the 2 and the 3 was enough. I didn’t find out my mom played high school basketball until I was leaving (for Illinois), and 13 was her number. She was born on Friday the 13th and always had a feeling of luck around the number. Marcus was always a big proponent of 5 — the 2 plus 3.

You had scholarship offers but opted to walk on at Illinois. Why?
My first scholarship offer was Iowa State. But my dad was by the book and didn’t want me to be committed at an early age. He felt like that was almost heresy of the game (laughs).
I visited Valpo and Indiana, but it was more low- to mid-major (schools that offered). I had it in me to play at the high-major level. We were scrimmaging against the top talent in Chicago, and I felt I’d be able to make it and find a team. I felt I could make a name for myself at U of I.

You earned an academic scholarship?
Yes, and then Coach (Bruce) Weber put me on an athletic scholarship the second half of my sophomore year and throughout my junior year. I transferred to UCF and spent some time with my bro. I’m happy getting those two different types of experiences in college. It was the best of all worlds.

Did fellow students at Illinois leave you alone, or were they constantly coming up to you?
It was a little bit of everything you can imagine. One of the perks of being an athlete is you have a group of guys who embrace you and help shape what you become. I had a group of enforcers who were 6-7 to 6-10.

You had your own Charles Oakleys?
Exactly. I had my Oakleys, my (Ron) Harpers, my (Scottie) Pippens. My friends. Hanging out and kicking it. Definitely ran into a lot of characters throughout college. But all good times.

Were fans of other Big Ten teams respectful?
They were for the most part. Michigan State was hilarious. One game they had life-size (cutouts) of MJ. And the “Who’s your daddy?” chant was everywhere. The most ruthless was Indiana, if only for the Illinois-Indiana rivalry. But for the most part, the Big Ten fans were always respectful. They just love basketball. I loved to play at Northwestern against (Lincoln Park alumnus) Mike Thompson. Juice is a homey.

Did you almost go to Northwestern?
That could have been one of the early scholarship possibilities. But at the time I had to obey and listen to the GOAT, the master, and make sure I was doing the right thing. But, yes, it would have been a dream to play with Juice.

What was your all-time best moment on the court?
We had games in the summer (in Highland Park) after my senior year of high school with friends and AAU teammates. We’d invite the best of Chicago … Eric Gordon, Evan Turner. It grew to Jamal Crawford and the NBA guys coming out. It was amazing, basketball for the love of the game.

You were in the front for your dad’s Hall of Fame enshrinement speech in 2009. What did you think when he said to you and your siblings: “You guys have a heavy burden. I wouldn’t want to be you guys because of all the expectations”?
That could not be more true, honestly. I’m glad he said it. I’m glad he recognizes it too. It’s something my brother and my sister always knew and something my two younger sisters (with Michael’s second wife, Yvette) will come to learn and appreciate. We’re all in a unique situation.
Was that speech quintessential MJ?
Oh, yeah. Honestly it was pretty tame compared to the core, the raw MJ.

You and Marcus were interviewed for “The Last Dance”?
Yeah, around October. I haven’t seen any edits, any cuts, any episodes. Hope they got my good side.

You’re like us, watching new episodes each Sunday night. What do you hope the documentary will reveal?
That there are some things that come with being the best at what you do. The glory and the rings are front and center. A lot of the other stuff has been glossed over.
I also hope it reveals the normalcy. My dad’s inhuman at basketball and (made a) gross amount of money. But he’s human. He has an enormous amount of
compassion and empathy for people. He makes mistakes but, like everyone else, does the best he can.


Those are magnificent
 

playahaitian

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Just waiting for coons stans scared folk and trump supporters

To try to twist this and defend Jordan

Who doesn't NEED DEFENDING BTW

Sidebar...

He endorsed Bill Bradley later so ummmm

He kinda messed up and owned it.
 
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