Luc Longley: A Conversation | 3x

A three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, Luc Longley reveals that it took decades to overcome the embarrassment he felt after injuries soured the end of his career.
#michaeljordan #luclongley #scottiepippen #dennisrodman #chicagobulls
The starting center on the 1990s #Bulls dynasty, Longley opens up about how real the characters on that roster were inside the Chicago team dynamic, from Michael Jordan to Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and Phil Jackson.
He also breaks down the impressive Boomers squad, and the growth he’s seen from the young NBA talent looking to bring Australia to glory at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
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[@kmatias333]

All of Australia is proud of you. Thanks Luc Longley

[@TheDOUBJT22]

I'm proud and I'm a Kiwi! You're the man Luc! I never speak of the mighty Bulls without mentioning your name!

[@demitriuswilliams4729]

Absolutely bro

[@acemany1126]

Luc paid his dues. He played with the greatest player that ever played. This man is part of a legend!

[@tja2675]

Couldn’t love this man more - Thanks Luc

[@buzzliteyear11]

As a kid growing up in the 90's watching the GOAT MJ and the Bulls win 6 championships these were special times. When Luc won it was so awesome really helped to drive basketball. Great interview Luc, so good to hear your story and your experiences.

[@vanishing_girl]

"Dennis was just as mad as you think he was . . . probably madder actually" lmao

[@matblack8479]

Luc would definitely have a place in today's NBA as a stretch 5, pick n pop, rebounder, screener, post-passer, shot blocker....etc. His skill set was top shelf and under-rated

[@blackcat4859]

Yes, I agree. I like how he pointed out the difference between his playing style in he 90's and how he would have payed today. This is something that gets lost on American sports talk shows. They try to plug a player from a different era in today's game and see if he would succeed while how you should look at it is precisely how Luc does. Look at the broader skill-set and see if that matches today's game.

[@ebogar42]

@@blackcat4859 You need less skill in todays NBA to play. All you have to do these days is shoot a 3 and dribble decently. You don't need a backdown shot anymore. Don't need to play man defense, all lazy zones these days. Don't have to play good defense, or grab rebounds on offense. Don't have to take hook shots. Don't have to make lay ups or two pointers. Dribble and shooting 3s is all you need to dominate.

[@andrewthomas8737]

Thanks Luc 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@davidpeters3857]

Such a humble legend

[@SVW1976]

Luc played at a high level with and against the best the game has ever seen. No era compares.

[@Mma-basement-215]

I have so much respect for this man and after hearing this even more so God bless listen I'm 40 years old now I seen them bulls teams play and yeah he was definitely a part like Steve Kerr kukoc Harper there's only 1 Jordan there's only 1 Scottie pippen but they need a team Rodman Luc Longley they are all part of them three championships together and it was something special to watch and that's coming from me a Utah jazz fan so

[@kikim.29]

Hell yeah Luc. Props, loved watching him at home on my tv, on my belly, as a kid growing up in Chicago.

[@rcasagranda]

What a great guy to watch speaking and to see how he keeps it real about what he experienced with the Bulls, he was the perfect fit for that team, looking back not many centers would be as successful in that role back then as he was. At the time I didn't think much of him, but looking back he was really good at shooting the ball midrange (not many centers were), he was a decent rebounder and a great passer for a big man! Go Luc, you got a Fan here in Ireland as well!

[@IGIVRUP]

Aussie Legend! such a likeable guy.

[@Parishdollaz0419]

Huge bulls fan born in Chicago in 88, bulls fan since 96, Wouldn’t mind seeing Kukoc or Rodmans number retire for the bulls. Even tho it was only 3 seasons but they made HISTORY THOSE SEASONS!! 🔴⚪️⚫️

[@lachlanhanley9559]

Australia is in such a promising place in Basketball and its because of legends like Luc putting us on the map. Should be a HOFer!

[@thebogzilla]

Brilliant interview. Something worth noting on the 'stardom' of the Bulls in that era, is probably to do with the telecasts that were available to us in the 90's. It was pretty a much a given that a Bulls game would be shown via Channel 10. So we as basketball fans were certainly funneled into following Jordan and the Bulls as that's what was shown - I have no complaints! It made me a Bulls fan, and a massive Scottie Pippen fan. Worth considering though.

[@cano21]

Luc "don't call me luck" Longley is a class act.

[@00Mindi00]

The enormity of the 90s Bulls is something kids today cannot grasp. The Warriors and Lebron combined together STILL aren't as massive as what the Bulls were, before AND across their championship runs.

[@mattcathpeacock5806]

LEGEND!!!!

[@hammerhatch5935]

Luc, I was 10-16 yrs old glued to your every match with the bulls on tv while living in Chicago. You were a huge factor in our bulls success mate!! Cheers from Israel. Blessings

[@reputablehype]

Was at a local basketball game one night in Perth, walking back to my car with a teammate. We had Celtics jerseys on and from the shadow near a car we heard a voice say "ahhh the Celtics are in town!" We both laughed a little and looked back then Luc Longley walks into the light. Then my brain was spinning because at one point in life that was a sentence that he would have said for real. lol

[@Taj_Rahine]

"There wasn't room for any pretenders"... wow, what a statement. Says a lot about the team as a whole and what it takes to be a champion.

[@peterlim911]

Love his response to whether he would be drafted in today’s game. Such a champion mentality!!

[@DoctorWong1979]

I saw Luc Longleys last SBL game when he played with the Burswood Redbacks vs Perry Lake Hawks. He did alot for basketball in WA

[@IchibanNataspuvbjjtgcfy]

Luc! Luc! Luc! Luc! Luc!

[@fkm512]

What a legend, great interview

[@delduncan8111]

Moved to Albuquerque area just as Luc hit the scene for the NM Lobos. Amazing player!

[@ebogar42]

Long Lucley

[@ryandizzle9883]

This team was massive back then, just imagine social media was around back then. Luc would of been an even bigger deal in Aus, not just to hoop heads

[@ayiii1776]

Luke... loved your play.

[@Nicko029]

What a legend

[@AndyTheDriverFools]

As a kid that played basketball & did MJ moves without knowing who he was I was heading to play pro & got seriously injured & ended it all when I found out who MJ was & then to have an Aussie in that team, I absolutely loved it & thanks Luke for making the biggest pain in my Life easier.

[@eddie9244]

Ive always wanted to visit Australia, but ever since the great reset theyve become even more tyrannical and draconian

[@FriendsFan4ever]

Never have I seen an 1 on 1 interview with No front camera for the interviewee. 😅

[@AnHebrewChild]

Yeah, it's odd. good catch. I wonder if they had one but something happened to the footage.

[@Minoltalphafan]

No one remembers those injury years at the end, trust me. I am glad you have let it go.

[@mannyneva1760]

Luc was the second 3peats Will Perdue

[@toyota420xp]

Obviously I think if I'd take a center Andrew Bogut but then if he wasn't free I get Aron Baynes

[@markoivanmarelic]

LEGEND 💪🏀💛💚🇦🇺

[@toyota420xp]

I wouldn't ever recognize him

[@richardjohnkingi2548]

Why is he sitting in a tiny chair....legs crossed, bloody Nora! Give him break ...😂someone's taking the piss....

[@varunshahvo-tv9854]

This guy is a joke near mj

[@MrTBA]

One of the most humble people i have ever met doesnt let fame and fortune go to his head

[@ritchcarcass8624]

Like all Australians ! Good mates

[@Jeremy_one]

Trust me Longly, I’ve been a fan since I was a child and I’ve always known about you because I’m from New Mexico and I’ve watched the lobos play in the pit.

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I recently got the chance to say hello to Luke at a cafe when he was down here recharging his batteries. I grew up watching the bulls and I had actually been watching it play with my two sons. He took the time to say hello to my partner and I and we had a chat about basketball and life just for a few minutes he was such a nice guy and his wife was lovely as well thank you Luke for doing this interview so more Australians could get to know you you are an icon of the sport. But most of all he's just a fantastic person

[@luigivincenz3843]

Luc

[@dwitt4574]

How refreshing to hear a humble person speak. Very rare these days.

[@dimitriospoulos7554]

You can't have different audio between the interviewer and Luc. Either that or stop using de-noisers. Come on. You're ESPN. If you can't get a good crew, I'll be happy to work for you and get it right.

[@joshtamou5971]

LUUUUUUUC!!!!!! Could've got him a bigger chair fullas

[@BB-qp5xo]

Great perspective. I think there is a lot to be learned here for many ppl. You get pulled into the dark even though there is/eas a lot of light. Thanks Luc

[@scottday8454]

Bravo Luc. Very humble & admired. But, on the case of Ben Simmons? Shall we just agree to disagree... I personally believe it would be the worst decision for Aust basketball to even consider his inclussion in the team! I most certainly won't be watching if he is included in the squad...

[@scottallen5269]

You were a Damn good ball player man. I’m no Bulls fan, but those Championship Bulls teams were the best I’ve ever seen, in my 49 years.

[@DungarooTV]

Australian legend. As a basketballer and person.

[@willhooke]

Thanks for the memories Luc 👏🏻

[@kikim.29]

Gonna look up some Luc Longley highlights after this.

[@gallowsend]

Top bloke!

[@jairlevy]

what a legend

[@kikim.29]

90s Bulls

[@IDMtv]

I wish u would have asked who is his top 5 🙌🏾

[@dtrainmclean4867]

Luc...I have been a police officer for 29 years.....suffered ptsd and am currently being medically retired...I also feel embarrassed to be ending my career this way....though we dont get paid out....I feel you there...its ok

[@AbesamisM]

The real mvp the luc longley express 🎉

[@leshanw3765]

Luc Legend

[@behnam2778]

Class act

[@jnovak1278]

Wonderful

[@inspiredbyhoops]

Australian Legend 🦘🇦🇺

[@pianoman2332]

Конечно он герой. Для Австралии. Но скучный весьма

[@jordanverbeek5121]

Got his jersey from Melbourne. Proud of how Luc helped lay down the foundation in international basketball for us Aussies.

[@bbennyj]

Luc looks like he is in his mid 20’s here, Lol

[@Trey.heremia]

Absolute legend

[@Buasop]

There is no shame in having to retire due to injury Luc!! I miss the class you brought with you from Australia. I hope your life away from the NBA is as close to ideal as possible.

[@sbuckle1171]

White guy here in Georgia USA. You got my attention back then and you were inspirational and had enormous patience playing around egomaniac Jordan.

[@bobbyjoeyoung2becausesteph194]

knew his role and never tried to do more then what was asked of him

[@thomasjameswilliamso]

Is that north melbourne rec centre?

[@elizabethcorrea5179]

❤

[@martysoulard7349]

As a Chicagoland Native, I loved watching Luc play with the Bulls. My 5 favorite Bulls were MJ, Pipen, Dennis, Toni, and Luc. Learning later that Luc had to cultivate that aggressive nature as a big man was even more impressive.

[@freddytrujillo7742]

Loved Luc as a Lobo. I loved Luc in the NBA. He always represented himself very well. I'm proud he honed his skills in NM and parlayed that into a spectacular professional career.

[@Justin-eh3ne]

Why oh why didn't they switch chairs?

[@3000efer]

Jordan and Pippen bully him if he cannot handle the ball properly

[@00Mindi00]

Nah they didn't. Its just part of the way Luc needed to be pushed. Its been covered in various interviews.

[@crulio]

Watching this really makes me appreciate qualified journalists, love Luc shame the interviewer wasn't better.

[@mardikermardiker8514]

No offense, but as a center, Longley was nobody. He got his trophies just thanks to Jordan, Pippin, Rodman, perhaps even Kukoc and Harper.

[@gravityhbl]

Now take your words and say them to MJ. You will be disappointed

[@mardikermardiker8514]

@@gravityhbl there's my opinion and MJ's one. Mine is above.

[@jkil218]

Luuuuuuuc