ESPN on Sunday night aired the first two parts of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part series about the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls that has been heavily anticipated.
After over a month of quarantine and no pro sports, fans have been starved for new sports content and got that in the form of the documentary. And while some of the stories were ones older sports fans were familiar with, there were tons of new and fresh interviews, sound bites, and footage all compiled to make an enjoyable viewing experience. Plenty of athletes loved watching it too.
Numerous current and former NBA players shared their thoughts on the first two parts of the documentary via Twitter. Here are some of the reactions.
Man MJ had it! He had that “IT” He was chosen to be the GOAT
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 20, 2020
That wasn’t Michael Jordan, that was GOD disguised as Micheal Jordan. – Larry Legend #TheLastDance
— Quentin Richardson (@QRich) April 20, 2020
#TheLastDance … Mike really was different different
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 20, 2020
Mike from another planet lol… #TheLastDance … Pip slept on like a mf too smh
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 20, 2020
I want to see the footage they threw out and didn’t fit on this 10- part series too . Wonder what would’ve happen if they would’ve kept Phil and the team together #TheLastDance
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) April 20, 2020
My man Scottie deserved a bag #TheLastDance
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) April 20, 2020
….AND you just know it's gonna get better each episode. WE needed this!!! #TheLastDance
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 20, 2020
Michael Jordan’s Last Dance was fantastic and I loved all two hours of it!! Young fans that never got to see Michael play now understand why he’s the of basketball!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 20, 2020
Numerous athletes from other sports also shared their thoughts.
The Last Dance, I’m hooked already
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 20, 2020
I’ve been so excited for #TheLastDance and it is exceeding the hype. There’s no one like Michael Jordan and this continues to prove that.
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) April 20, 2020
I definitely understand how @ScottiePippen felt to be undervalued and underpaid. They did him dirty!!
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) April 20, 2020
Dean Smith telling Michael Jordan to go pro because that’s what was best for him, instead of telling him to stay which would have been best for Dean Smith.
That’s a coach you want to play for.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 20, 2020
Just pay homage & appreciate greatness. #TheLastDance
— Jamal Adams (@Prez) April 19, 2020
All in all, the reach of the documentary was widespread, and probably captured the attention of the sports world — even athletes — more than other programs in recent years. And through two episodes, the program has been gripping.
