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The Last Dance
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  • Episode aired Apr 19, 2020
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Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in The Last Dance (2020)
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Scottie Pippen rises from obscurity to become one of the NBA's best players. An injury early in Michael's career sows distrust with Bulls management.Scottie Pippen rises from obscurity to become one of the NBA's best players. An injury early in Michael's career sows distrust with Bulls management.Scottie Pippen rises from obscurity to become one of the NBA's best players. An injury early in Michael's career sows distrust with Bulls management.

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    • Jason Hehir
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    • Danny Ainge
    • David Aldridge
    • William Bedford
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      • Jason Hehir
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      • Danny Ainge
      • David Aldridge
      • William Bedford
    • 8User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Danny Ainge
    Danny Ainge
    • Self - Celtics Guard 1981 - 1989
    David Aldridge
    David Aldridge
    • Self - ESPN Reporter 1996 - 2004
    William Bedford
    • Self
    Larry Bird
    Larry Bird
    • Self - Celtics Forward 1979 - 1992
    Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton
    • Self - Former Arkansas Governor
    Ron Coley
    Ron Coley
    • Self - Coach, Laney High
    Steve East
    Steve East
    • Self - Assoc. Athletic Director, Central Arkansas
    John Hefferon
    John Hefferon
    • Self - Bulls Team Physician 1984 - 1996
    • (as Dr. John Hefferon)
    Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson
    • Self - Bulls Head Coach 1989 - 1998
    Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson
    • Self - 5-Time NBA Champion
    Deloris Jordan
    Deloris Jordan
    • Self - Michael's Mother
    James R. Jordan
    James R. Jordan
    • Self - Michael's Father
    • (archive footage)
    • (as James Jordan)
    Larry Jordan
    Larry Jordan
    • Self - Michael's Brother
    Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan
    • Self
    Ronnie Jordan
    Ronnie Jordan
    • Self - Michael's Brother
    Steve Kerr
    Steve Kerr
    • Self - Bulls Guard 1992 - 1998
    Joe Kleine
    Joe Kleine
    • Self - Bulls Center 1997 - 1998
    Jerry Krause
    Jerry Krause
    • Self - Bulls General Manager 1985 - 2003
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      • Jason Hehir
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    8ethanarmstrong79

    Pippen's Ascent: The Slimmest of Odds

    This was a great episode showing rare, early Pippen footage of his time at Central Arkansas. The interview of President Bill Clinton (on his fellow Arkansan), and Pippen's own amazement at his NBA draft selection -- didn't quite capture the unlikelihood of his rise to stardom. But consider that it's virtually unheard of for an NAIA player to make the NBA, let alone become a Hall-of-Famer. When he joined the Central Arkansas Bears, the probability of his eventual success in professional basketball was truly miniscule. Jerry Krause found a gem on that one.
    10RM851222

    Superbly involving and amazingly done series so far

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "The Last Dance's" first two episodes were superbly involving. I have never seen MJ games before, but i read a lot about this team when i was younger, so it isn't like everything showed in this series are new to me. Yet i found this documentary being very skillfully done and insightful. Pacing is great and when you have such a great story to tell - its a must see series for all who enjoys sports in general and beyond. Great series so far.
    8helenahandbasket-93734

    Pippen Was Great

    HOWEVER-

    It was due to Pips own negligence that he was paid poorly, even Jer tried to talk him out of it, EVERYONE DID! It was entirely his own fault he was left dangling in the wind and he's still carrying salt over his own poor decisions.

    This was absolutely an incredible climatic end to a dynasty I so enjoyed being a part of for a decade- watching the Bulls struggle being a season ticket holder before Mike came, I had unprecedented access to this awfulness exhibited by the team, and their lack of enthusiasm surrounding the game. MJ brought a new energy, excitement and enthusiasm to the UC, and man were those fun times to be a fan.

    Watching MJ square off against Patrick Ewing as a senior in high school was one of my favorite memories ever of the NCAA tournament, and being an UNC grad made it even better- so when the Bulls actually hung on to him (they tried to trade him for a center) it was a miraculous moment in time to witness firsthand.

    I always had an appreciation for what Scottie did for the team and for Michael, but resented his dramatic performances when it was completely his own doing.
    10bevo-13678

    Whoosh

    Good episode. I like the bit with Scottie Pippen in it
    8dannylee3782

    Learning more

    Solid episode. Slowly building up that drama between the players and management.

    One complain I have is that sometimes I couldn't keep up with the narrative, especially regarding time period. Perhaps it's obvious to basketball fans but I found myself losing track of the time period a couple times.

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      • April 19, 2020 (United States)
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