Stephen A.’s takeaways from episodes 1 and 2 of ‘The Last Dance’ | Get Up

[@johnnycicero4709]

Message to ESPN: We dont want/need another Lebron/MJ debate ever, ever again.

[@josephgill7222]

@K Dub that is a fact and people will say u buggin

[@SHCAGO]

Put. It. To. Bed.

[@Flyhr]

​@K Dub Jordan wouldn't have done much differently. Swap in Jordan for James on the Cavs, do they beat the KD Curry Klay Warriors? LeBron averaged 34.5ppg -11reb-9.6as in all Warriors series losses. Also 2/4 of the Cavs finals runs Kyrie and KLove were both injured, does Jordan still beat the Warriors with those injury odds and out perform those statistics? Does Jordan swapped for James on the 2013-14 Heat team beat the best Spurs ever assembled? There's no Pippen putting up 20pts 8reb 6as for him and playing elite defense instead he'll have an old DWade putting one of his worst offensive playoff performances in his career and a Bosh who couldn't grab a rebound to save his life. LeBron on the other hand was shooting lights out at 67%TS and 52% from 3 that series. And still lost by a record margin defeat with the entire 2013-14 Spurs averaging 47% from the 3pt line AS A TEAM, the Heat on the other hand shot 36% from the 3pt line (not including LeBron). Or even better the 07 Cavs team where a 22 year old LeBron carried a team of scrubs and made it to the finals only to run into a prime Tim Duncan Spurs trio, leading to a 0-4 sweep (At 22 Jordan was a rookie who would get knocked out of the first round the next 3 years of his career). Personally I don't think Jordan beats any of those teams in LeBron's shoes, and that just goes to show the game is far more team oriented and LeBron has ran into some of the NBA's greatest teams. There is only one finals series that I truly believe Jordan wins that LeBron didn't and that is the 2011 series vs the Mavericks, this series was an anomaly in LeBron's career, he averaged his all time finals low of 17.8ppg that series, while the finals averages of his 8 other finals appearances is 30ppg). Jordan on the other hand never failed to statistically perform EVER and there would be no question that Jordan would've shown up to that series and closed it. So pretty much if Jordan was LeBron, LeBron would have one more championship going 4-5 rather than 3-6. But now does Jordan beat the 2016 GSW and pull one of the NBA's biggest upsets in history which LeBron did? I'm unsure, it could very well be that if Jordan was LeBron he could also be 3-6 while the Warriors would end up being 4x champs and the Cavs still would be ringless.

[@black_savage96]

K Dub Lebron lives in your head rent free

[@well8817]

Flyhr you dont know basketball bro.lebron fans are insecure

[@AVC2323]

"They (new generation) can see the highlights, but they can't feel the dominance". Steve Kerr on MJ years...

[@brycecochran4081]

Atila Viana Steve Kerr said Lebron was the greatest ever though...

[@RealAaron317]

Isn't that the truth

[@zroxmolejon6278]

Bryce Cochran you cant be a goat when you just scored 8 points during a finals game againts old guys,, take a note with that

[@thejrodshow7679]

My gramps left me about 20 recorded full games from late 80s to early 90s Jordan vs all the greats. I'm definitely gonna have to watch them now lol.

[@zroxmolejon6278]

@Tev where? give me his stats? well talk

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

For me, watching that opening shot of MJ just sitting there with the camera behind him. Then flashback to all 6 titles he won. And then that sick intro that says ESPN Films & then Netflix Presents.. That's when I knew it's on now!

[@playboinel1]

Pat4Clippers is it on neflix

[@shashaankbanerjee6360]

getlikemike sure is

[@alyundia6025]

You're a Clipper fan what do you know? Just kidding.Your comment was excellent.

[@heartbreakskeechie5522]

@@playboinel1 the whole thing?

[@fredericfoe2456]

@@playboinel1 not Netflix USA

[@aris_mendez]

Who else felt When they played “I’m bad” by LL Cool J while Jordan was going for 63!? 🔥🔥🔥

[@drizzle452]

That was electric. I’m white, corny, and old, but I remember that song being big and that game being surreal. I actually got goosebumps watching that montage

[@anhvu4889]

@Dats a paddlin those white boys were 4 out 5 being HOFs, they can defend for sure but MJ was just too superior

[@raymondmiller2182]

Yes Rene junior that was lit.

[@kristion9774]

Dats a paddlin 3 Bigs in paint 4 HOF, he made mid range shots and hanging double pumps. They played D kept him away from the rim a lot but he made shots.

[@chrismclaren75]

Classic song! Bit ironic that MJ hates hip hop.

[@briizy300]

The 2 Jerry’s killed this dynasty Basically destroyed Chicago since 98

[@wokethelast8498]

brianna He created it too lmao!

[@j.w.726]

How many questions ' are asked one on their final masters degree exam .... Anyone ? 6 question , thats it .... One has gone to school for 12 years + 4 years plus master degree program =17 years of school an if wanna add kidergarten than 18 ! But 6 questions is all they ask ' if you dont know by know than you're just that hourse named friday sumbody rode in to town ' an out on same day ... Just a lil joke , i guess ? 6 questions broken in to 2 parts ... Thats what the bulls did ' got A on first 3 questions + had to dig down deep an get the nx 3 correct for a purfect score = A+ ..... The dissapointing point was bulls mastered the 90'$ an it was time for jordan to move on ' grab his little brooks brother briefcase & step into the nx challenge of ultra competive world of junior v.p. .... What if jordan had gone an applied with 6 championship on resume to the 98 yankees for junior v.p , when 3 championship in a row there , now 9 world championship , than get head coaching job as dodgers just for being known as a two time winner ' than fail as dodger manager & go take oregon head coaching job ' just bc he michael jordan .... Than maybe win lil there an move his way up in nfl ranks an be head coach for 2 years in tampa bay ... Belichek & jordan whats his name , you know so & so ' guy with hot wife ' well belichek an jordan his only ever nfl head coaches .... But in the end the truth was told ' jordan wanted to flop out nba after 3 years ' myb excuse old war injury brought me back home ' an fck the local white moms at ymca youth basketball team ! Yah us fans in 90's said larry who magic what ' told mike we can fly an wanna be like him ' but he quit on all the fans that was in for long run of greatness ... Oh well ! Lifetime achievment got put mj outside top 10 ? #11 and well bron gotta be rt behind bc not 9 for 9 in nba titles .... Top 5 no specific order elgin baylor , oscar robinson ' bill russel , wilt chamberlin , & george mikan ! Lew al ' 6th man offf the bench swiss army knife & jerry west scorer off the bench ...........

[@nedschneebly4829]

The Bulls should have won all 10 titles in the 90s. We're in the alternate Biff timeline.

[@briizy300]

Woke The Last I know why break up prematurely if you don’t have to.

[@tcgrant3267]

Only thing they did good was draft rose lol

[@yumyumb0125]

Made my son watch this for his history lesson. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@dta57]

Tryna watch u throw it back & make another baby hatch

[@eduardoveras2541]

MJ the 🐐 "NO DEBATE"

[@coolbreeze1934]

Eduardo that's right Jordan is the greatest. The best ever.

[@Therese-1001]

MJ NEVER choked. Ever. 🐐

[@josephgill7222]

@Win From Within lol bruh stop

[@yanikg-force]

@Gregory Hill I know, right? He would have gone viral. Lol.

[@jfry3276]

I think Scotty did the responsible (and correct) decision. Especially considering the personal situation he was in. Obviously no one can predict succession. Let alone all time greatness! He was a responsible kid and made an admirable decision. And, given the team's unprecedented success (which for a big part of it Scotty was responsible), Jerry should have terminated the old contract and offer him a new and appropriate one.

[@ikexbankai]

And Michael should have also put they feet to the fire. Michael said just once I’m not resigning if Scotty doesn’t get a renegotiation they would have done it in a heartbeat. That’s what true teamwork, friendship, put the whole over an individual greater good looks like

[@armandodavis9183]

MJ the GOAT no question , and Scotty got robbed

[@SoggySlopster]

It was Scotties agent's fault for throwing him under the bus. Worst agent of all time

[@Optimus-Prime-Rib]

Scottie signed the contract. Only one to blame was himself.

[@RealAaron317]

@@SoggySlopster his agent told him not to do it

[@pomerlain8924]

@@Optimus-Prime-Rib He signed the contract for security. He had a serious back injury that people thought could cut his career short. He wanted to make sure he and his family were taken care of. That's likely why he didn't take a shorter deal because he didn't know, at the time, if his career would be that long. The Jerry's should have realized his value to the team and let him know they appreciated him by reworking his deal. Contracts can be adjusted, as we see in all sports when a player shows his worth. He was the defacto #2 behind MJ on one of the greatest dynasties ever. He deserved to be compensated as such. For him to be making less than Luc Longley, Tony Kukoc, Dennis Rodman and Ron Harper in his final year is an insult. What Scottie could have done was hold out prior to the 94-95 season demanding he get a new contract. In 93-94, he had stepped into the leadership role, and lead the Bulls to 55-wins, and they probably get back to the finals if not for refs robbing them in Game 5 against the Knicks. If he held out, management would have had to budge, because they already had no MJ (at the time), and Pippen was keeping them afloat. And the same way Reinsdorf flew to Montana to get Phil to sign the one year $6M deal to come back for the last season, he could have done something similar for Pippen.

[@jamesrippy1161]

The saddest part is that the Bulls franchise has still never recovered from the mistakes that Jerry Krause made in breaking up that team.

[@abefroman8821]

Well we did make the playoffs multiple years in a row and make it to ECF. I guess what is your definition of fully recovered? Only a championship? A lot of teams havent recovered then.

[@gianrichardvalbuena1237]

Most significant thing happening to that franchise after post jerry krause is.... drafting drose lol

[@viagabee9193]

drose sorta.. then they dipped again

[@tuneunleashed]

viagabe e Nah not sorta. Chicago was a joke until Derrick Rose got drafted! I’ve never seen a guy that put Chicago on the map like Derrick Rose in the social media era never! He was the real deal and till this day even after the injuries he has the same hype!

[@Phantom096]

James Rippy Way I see it is he built it and tore it down.

[@nykia31]

The Academy Award for 'Best Documentary" should be awarded right now.

[@skerryr3d]

Watching Jordan drop 63 on those Celtics with 4 Hall of Famers in the lineup and idiots are questioning if Jordan is the GOAT. These kids are watching too much Tik Tok videos

[@ashleyveremu5282]

he lost that game, how come that is not mentioned....just like your argument for finals trips, if MJ lost the game then it don't matter....

[@phanthomzm]

Lebron been doin that but only in fhe Finals, difference between MJ and LeBron is that MJ lost in the first rounds when he was young, LeBron reached the finals at that age and then finally lost

[@ewaltzbob]

😂 too much tiktok.

[@stevegriffey8255]

@@phanthomzm The main difference between Jordan and LeBron is that Jordan is much better. 🤣

[@liamartinproductions]

@@phanthomzm yeah in the JV leastern conference.

[@KingChrisBanks]

Mj is the goat 💯

[@sdscipio]

Today's NBA's defense is like Social distancing

[@cobrachannel100]

This one I need remember buddy. Made my day. You should trademark this one !

[@the-seed-sower761]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexrivera716]

That was great ...😂😂😂

[@dengkuizhu5343]

Sheldon Scipio 😅😅😅, 🐐 of comment.

[@situationing]

Lol

[@DavidJ222]

It's almost as if people who falsely claim that LeBron is the GOAT, don't even understand what that acronym stands for, and what it actually means. The only reason Jordan has only 6 rings is because he left the NBA for 2 years in his prime. He easily could have won 4, 5, or even 8 rings in a row. Let that sink in for a moment.

[@harrischoudhary]

He couldn’t have won 5 idiot. If he won 5 in a row it would be 91,92,93,94,95 but those are connected to 96,97,98. So he could’ve won 4 in a row or 8 in a row

[@DavidJ222]

Harris Choudhary LMAO!!!😂😂😂😄😂

[@TechLidBull]

Tell that to Hakeem and them boys. Jordan could not have easily won 8 in a row. Would of should of could of don't count. That's an assumption. You don't get a reward for leaving for 2 years. More like a break and rest. btw Jordan played the playoffs in 1 of them years and got eliminated. Save the lies and do your research.

[@DavidJ222]

Tech Lid News And you most definitely don't get to be called the GOAT when you lose 5 NBA finals.

[@liorpapismedov2519]

6 for 6 3 for 9 Yes MJ is the goat

[@leonardobraynen1524]

Simple as that. But to be fair, making it to 9 straight finals aint NOTHING to sneeze at. I give Lebron that. But to only win 3 after 9 trips AND be compared to the *GOAT??!* Cmon man.

[@slytyme3651]

@@leonardobraynen1524 if it wasnt for Allen. It would be 2

[@chickenmanoktae]

@@leonardobraynen1524 LeBron is great but he was playing in the Eastern Conference for those NBA Finals trips which was considerably much weaker compared to the West.

[@jowill76]

@@slytyme3651 if it wasnt for kyrie, it would be 1 😂

[@randyregis2218]

Rings won can't be the best ever # Bill Russell won 11 rings meaning he's the shepherd

[@JackkChaos]

The Bronsexual War on twitter is draining my energy

[@rhinod31]

Ha ha ha

[@rhinod31]

All the media plants and all Lebron Fanboys are going to be very upset at this documentary I can see it right now Nick wright and Shannon Sharpe with the salty faces LOL

[@rumar4u]

@Sean Williams Add Marcus Spears to the list

[@CeeWorld69]

The fact that Lebron is even in this conversation just shows HOW GREAT Lebron actually is. I don’t hear anything about Kareem, or Bill Russell, Wilt, Kobe, Shaq, or Steph. They’re ONLY acknowledging Lebron when it comes to this conversation about Greatest it all time. If I’m Lebron, I’ll take that, because my name is ALWAYS brought up NO MATTER WHAT!!! And I’ll take that 😊.

[@rhinod31]

@@CeeWorld69 no you got it wrong the reason they keep bringing his name up it's because all his fan boys keep trying to compare him to Jordan that's the reason they bring his name up every time they talk about Jordan they bring up LeBrons name not because he's in the same category as Jordan is because all the Fanboys and media plants keep trying to compare him to him

[@-tu1lj]

Bulls owner would not do right by Scotty Pippen but in turn took care of Jay Williams after his motorcycle accident. Jay Will did nothing for the Bulls franchise yet he was taken care of by Reinsdorf. Scotty helped build the Bulls and he straight turned his back on him.

[@kristion9774]

G T did MJ same way 8 years 25 mill but MJ said I signed it and rookies made more than MJ in the 90s until 97 and 98

[@nedschneebly4829]

@@kristion9774 MJ was criminally underpaid with the exception of those last two years in Chicago. He ended up a billionaire anyway. GOAT and one competitive SOB!

[@abefroman8821]

Yes yes finally someone brings that up. Jay Williams was a nobody and to add insult to injury he thinks Lebron is better than MJ.

[@coolreg6395]

Lebron being athletically more gifted than Magic doesn't make him better

[@noitsnot239]

but hes not, lebron doesnt have air time nor the layup package

[@bGzzzzz]

@Dats a paddlin What does Magic do better?...The guy has lead the league in Assist more times, won more chips and has way better finishes...he was given the nickname MAGIC, unlike self appointed 'king' and self proclaimed 'GOAT' When you're on a stacked team and claim to go not1,not 2, not 3 etc then only manage x2 chips - that's where you draw the line.

[@CeeWorld69]

The fact that Lebron is even in this conversation just shows HOW GREAT Lebron actually is. I don’t hear anything about Kareem, or Bill Russell, Wilt, Kobe, Shaq, or Steph. They’re ONLY acknowledging Lebron when it comes to this conversation about Greatest it all time. If I’m Lebron, I’ll take that, because my name is ALWAYS brought up NO MATTER WHAT!!! And I’ll take that 😊.

[@ck_idgaf1680]

Jalen is not saying Lebron is 4th or 5th, he's saying they have accomplished things that Lebron hasn't yet, for example Kareem has 6 rings and Magic has 5 rings, well Mike has 6, Lebron has 3. Russell was a 5x MVP, so was Mike, Lebron has only 4 so far. Lebron has not surpassed those guys in accomplishments. Mike is on their level and all around categories (offensive and defensive).

[@starfireprincess]

Kobe has 5

[@marvinkorir]

They are both great players who played in different eras,, we should appreciate them both without tearing any of them down...

[@angeldown1366]

"I dont know why people brought up lebron when i made my post last night about MJ being the greatest" Me either, not like there's a 1000+ segments from every ESPN show trying to compare Lebron to MJ...or trying to put Lebron over MJ.... i mean you couldn't have known right...

[@JD-te6vm]

The intro with Puff Daddy & Mase killed it!!!

[@KamotePlantedAquarium]

No debate. Thats it. MJ 💪🐐

[@kevinhagberg1648]

“THE LAST FLOP” “the failed legacy of Lebum James” It’s a 10 part documentary, don’t miss it!! It features: •Swept by the Spurs ‘07. •Lost to Dwights Magic in 09. •Old Celtics Made Him quit in ‘10. •Outplayed by Barea And Terry in the finals. •Quit on his team in game 1 “the AC game” of ‘14 nba finals. •Lost to the Klaw in the finals in a historic margin. •Lost to Curry in the finals in his first finals appearance in ‘15 w/out KD. •Quit in overtime in game 1 Vs Warriors. “The Hennessey Game”. •Swept by the warriors in ‘18. 1-8 overall Vs Warriors with KD. •Activated playoff mode in ‘19.. and missed the playoffs! •Been to 8 straight finals and lost 5 of them. •Flopping tutorial. Please Watch this documentary! It reminds Us fans that “stats are better than titles” and “losing is better than winning!”

[@alexairene9555]

Dang.. i definitely watch this!! Cant wait to see this Doc! 😂😂😂

[@alexairene9555]

The Art Of Flopping

[@billnye7745]

😂

[@daydendelorbe2203]

And you should definitely be the producer

[@sanchezmessi3251]

You’re the 🐐

[@AEMoreira81]

Was Mr. Swackhammer in Space Jam based on Jerry Krause?

[@charlesconner9044]

Hmmmm never thought of that....

[@thejrodshow7679]

Broooooo😲😲😲

[@auc2.0]

Hahaha it's funny how Stephen described the bronsexuals out there who gets mad at you if you say Lebrons the second best player lol.

[@TenaciousZen]

prolly the best thing he has said all year.

[@MrFutureActor1]

Jordan fans do the same exact thing.

[@robstrim]

Jordan was just a better winner.

[@strangerthanparadise]

The most apt description of Bronsexuals. They catch feelings instead of facts

[@maciej5794]

Question should be: who is 2nd greatest player ever - Lebron, Kobe, Larry, Magic, Kareem, Russel?

[@TheR9yago]

Jordan

[@michaellindsey7689]

2nd to none

[@leonelhernandez7508]

List of Goats 1.) Michael Jordan 2.) Kobe Bryant 3.) Bill Russel 4.) Kareem Abdul Jabar/ Magic Johnso 5.) Wilt Chamberlain 6.) Lebron James 7.)Shaquille O'Neil 8.) Tim Duncan 9.) Larry Bird 10.) Dwayne Wade 11.) Stephen Curry 12.) Scottie Pippen 13.) Hakeem Olajawan 14.) Kevin Durant 15.) Dennis Rodman 16.) Klay Thompson 17.) Isiah Thomas 18.) Paul Pierce 19.) Kawai Leonard 20.) Dirk Nawitski

[@randomizedrandomly]

LBJ doesn't have the grit or the win at all cost, relentless mindset that MJ has. He would've been chewed up baco in the day.

[@ashleyveremu5282]

the Lebron must be the greatest, becoz if he doesn't have all that and still is in the convo, it means if he tries just a little bit.......lmao

[@CeeWorld69]

The fact that Lebron is even in this conversation just shows HOW GREAT Lebron actually is. I don’t hear anything about Kareem, or Bill Russell, Wilt, Kobe, Shaq, or Steph. They’re ONLY acknowledging Lebron when it comes to this conversation about Greatest it all time. If I’m Lebron, I’ll take that, because my name is ALWAYS brought up NO MATTER WHAT!!! And I’ll take that 😊.

[@randomizedrandomly]

All beside the point

[@coyote5.046]

This era is a soft era of Jordan was in his prime in this era he might have beat wilts 100pt game

[@dallastx3322]

If it’s so soft where are u tough guy

[@bmm9738]

If

[@heartbreakskeechie5522]

Klay can beat that

[@darrellhardy90]

@@dallastx3322 everybody, players, fans, media have all admitted this era is soft bro. Its not a secret

[@braydenward3127]

Brian Timmons faxxx

[@DJMarkCorneliusThaDon]

I was trying to drink something when he said "They named the award after Bill Russell Jalen."

[@OUTTAIDEAS88]

" A welcome comeuppance" I love it.

[@ghostriderx916]

Jalen is right on this one

[@angiechagani5181]

Who’s number is lbj wearing ? End of debate

[@MALIKOizSYKK]

MJ is the GOAT. NBA ALL TIME CAREER PPG: #1 Michael Jordan 30.12 NBA ALL TIME PLAYOFF CAREER PPG: #1 Michael Jordan 33.45 (no other player has even surpassed 30 ppg) NBA FINALS CAREER PPG: 33.61!!!!! lebron: 28.2 which is great, but its not 33.6 5 NBA MVPS 6 FINALS MVPS! Every time he reached the finals, he was MVP NBA RECORD 10 SCORING TITLES!!!. Lebron has only 1! remember that means he was 1st team NBA DEFENSIVE WHILE BEING THE LEADING SCORER IN THE LEAGUGE 9 TIMESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!! (87-88 88-89 89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 96-96 96-97 97-98) Every year he was voted to 1st team all NBA Defense he ALSO HAD THE SCORING TITLE!!!!!!!! 6 finals appearances 6 championships. 3 peat (steps away) comes back another 3 peat I mean c'mon HE NEVER LOST. all NBA defensive 1st teams: 9 (lebron 5 as of now) NBA Defensive player of the year:1 (Lebron none) NBA ALL TIME LEADERS IN STEALS: #3 Michael Jordan 2,514 Playoff total points: Lebron happens to be #1 with 6,911 but in 239 total games, meanwhile Jordan is number 2 with 5,987 and only 179 games. almost half!!!! Lets not forget Lebron entered the league at 18 years old. Jordan entered at 21 after 3 years of college ball (in which he scored the game winner for the national championship... as a FRESHMAN. The stats show that Jordan turned it on more than anyone else when he was on the court. Sure people may pass some of his records due to being in the league for more time, but his scoring title/defensive 1st team stats, and his PPG records for a career in not only the regular season, but in the playoffs and finals wont be touched, and speak volumes for who he was. He simply is the greatest.

[@DAW50N237]

For me it was episode 2 all and near the end about Scottie Pippen and how he created a tension between him and Jerry Krause also said how he would never play again when he came back from the injury until he was gone from the Chicago bulls

[@plainbagel9192]

Leonard played a little a defense against Lebron ( when he was with Miami) and it was enough to silence him

[@rp1891]

it comes down to that millennials can't comprehend anything that happened before the internet

[@paulstevens9893]

Stephan A Smith is like ESPN, has a VOICE, POWER, KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT EVERYTHING, WHAT A MUPPET!!!

[@yingghit97]

Bill Russell is the greatest player in basketball history, maybe the greatest athlete in all of team sports!

[@leonardobraynen1524]

I can smell the *BRONSEXUAL* cologne its so strong!

[@bubbspelch1134]

Ya no. He played in an era with 8 teams. Wayne gretzky is the most dominate athlete in pro sports period.

[@tyreseosayande8614]

That documentary was fire

[@risam858]

If you weren’t old enough to watch and understand the NBA in the 90s, then you have no say in the argument of who’s the real GOAT. MJ is GOAT 🐐

[@luvanime680]

What about the people who were born in the 90's?

[@TheGoodShepard]

Jordan came in hungry, but humble. He understood that nothing would be handed to him. When he played, the concept of "brand" never crossed his mind. He was the best not just because of his talent. And yeah Scottie was underpaid.

[@odiniknik433]

Best player dont flop!

[@evagelosdrinis7656]

MJ NCAA Champion. 2 Olympic Gold Medals, never even lost a game in the Olympics. 2 3 peats, 6 - 0 in NBA Finals. 6 Finals MVP. LeBeba 0 NCAA wins, A shameful and pathetic loss in the Olympics, 3-6 in the NBA Finals. Not even the best of his generation. Jason Terry out played him in the finals. I would take MJ at 40 to take the last shot to win the Finals over Lebeba at any time during his career.

[@coniquew449]

Lababe LMAO

[@kishan8592]

Grew up watching the bulls, but in a world where executives can get bonuses, Bulls management should have given Scottie a BIG bonus. The man was thinking about his family, (lot more respect for him). "FAMILY" was what the bulls management should have thought. To make a decision to break up a family, dynasty of 6 time champs.. blows my mind. Imagine if they went up to 7-8 championships.

[@stormer.9041]

Where can I watch it?

[@probitionate]

"What other people think of me is none of my business.'

[@phillylegend215]

Jalen definitely didn't agree with S.A.S.'s point about Magic not having the ability of LeBron. 5:49, face in hand, head shaking and a " yeah, ok" type sigh.

[@foundingseven7759]

Kobe>LeBron no debate

[@ogie86]

It hurts to think that MJ couldve kept on playing from 99-02. He'd still be only 36 y.o. in 99 and Scottie would be 34 y.o. So many what-ifs..

[@lr44810]

If Magic played today it wouldn't be fair..6'9 PG with great court vision, post ups, defend runs the break like no other

[@ShaneJoshua1980]

I'm from the UK LeBron James isn't fit to lace MJ sneakers. Jordan would storm this era and LeBron had to go to Miami to break his duck. Jordan led a Bulls team and came up when it mattered time after time.

[@markcruz359]

MJ made everyone on the team including the bench better.

[@ShaneJoshua1980]

@@markcruz359 Yes exactly, Basketball is softer now then it was then so how is there even a comparison. I don't understand why people can't recognise this, this guy was the ultimate competitor, defeat wasn't in his vocabulary.

[@CeeWorld69]

The fact that Lebron is even in this conversation just shows HOW GREAT Lebron actually is. I don’t hear anything about Kareem, or Bill Russell, Wilt, Kobe, Shaq, or Steph. They’re ONLY acknowledging Lebron when it comes to this conversation about Greatest it all time. If I’m Lebron, I’ll take that, because my name is ALWAYS brought up NO MATTER WHAT!!! And I’ll take that 😊.

[@nequestns]

The new CBA at the time prohibited any team from renegotiating any contract. Pip signed despite Jordan, His agents and ownership advising against it. That’s on him.

[@YusufYMP]

LeBron punching the air rn

[@titansegundera2.049]

I also witnessed MJ visiting Paris France to entertain the Bulls Fans in Episode 2.

[@raphaeldelaghetto85]

This just made me pissed at Jerry Krause and Reinsdorf all over again. Not only did they cost Chicago 2 additional championships IMO, the reputation they earned made it virtually impossible for the Bulls to land a top tier free agents in the subsequent years. 20+ years since and the biggest free agents signings for the Bulls were Carlos Boozer and a past his prime Ben Wallace.

[@eliezer1able]

I understand what Stephen A is saying about how it’s mean that they didn’t give Scottie a better contract. What about all the times someone gets injured and the team doesn’t get a break on the money. The players don’t say oh bec I got injured here’s more money. So why should the team do it. It was a risk on both sides. If Scottie has continuing back problems than his contract would be worthless bec he wouldn’t be playing

[@pomerlain8924]

But do remember how the Bulls' front office took care of Jay Williams after his motorcycle accident. He was not licensed to be riding one, and it violated the terms of his contract. And yet, the Bulls still gave him $3M for his medical expenses when they waived him. So if they can do that for a guy who violated the terms of his contract, Scottie deserved that ten-fold for playing an integral part in the Bulls' championships, even if he was at risk of his back injury cutting his career short.

[@ronaldjay6843]

Jordan is the goat period and lebron in the conversation with 3 other players but jordan is all alone at the top

[@donmega6645]

I can't believe scottie signed a 7 year 2.8 million contract, players today signing 4 year 200 million contract

[@CedRockStarr]

Don Mega it was 7 years, 15+ million

[@Eric-zk2hu]

MJ, Pippen, Phil Jackson and co. transformed the Bull's team from a losing team and subpar organization to the greatest show on the planet. The 2 Jerry's, especially Krause became deluded by the fame and fortune of being in charge of the greatest show on the planet. Yes they were in charge but they couldn't deal with the fact that they were tremendously successful, not because of their own brilliance, but because they got lucky and just happened to land MJ the GOAT. Sometimes the key to being successful and happy and content is admitting that somehow hey I got insanely lucky but I'll take it.

[@strangerthanparadise]

That’s what I’ve been saying all the time, just because they’ve only known the LeBron era. It doesn’t mean it’s the best thing that’s been out

[@brodemonz]

Top 10 (imo) 1 MJ 2 Kareem 3 Russell 4 Magic 5 Wilt 6 Kobe 7 Bird 8 James 9 Shaq 10 (Tie) West and Pippen

[@JayTechZM]

Agreed

[@Keiiluminati]

The fact your list doesn’t include tim Duncan shows have bad it is. And Scottie top 10? Stop it

[@brodemonz]

@@Keiiluminati The fact that I have Shaq so low. ..My list might change every other week. Its so easy to do. Duncan is on the list for sure, u get 10 spots,u know?

[@Whxterose8060]

That was awesome they name the award after him ( bill ruselle ) finals mvp award

[@mjordan601]

Lebron James is not even close to being the GOAT.....Micheal Jordan is the GOAT....period!

[@whoisdannykane]

Kobe Bryant is the second best player of all time. People are quick to forget

[@keiseanhoyle8595]

Daniel Khan your right about that people forgot how cold Kobe was

[@rob23molina]

I think MJ is !st and 2nd that is how much of a beast he is i could care less of the rest.

[@darrellhardy90]

Media needs stories to talk about. There never was a real debate, it was always an "if". If Lebron does this. If Lebron beats them. If Lebron does that! If Lebron wins 2 more...An "if" means u weren't in it to begin with 💯

[@ceddyg10910]

This generation ain't softer,just more sensitive,mo money,mo problems

[@travionjohnson3975]

Cedrick Thompson the new rules are softer they took out the defense and increased the 3 point shooting

[@jackdanielss]

Scottie Pippen was arguably a top 5 player in the 1998 season.

[@markcruz359]

I found it interesting that it wasn't just about MJ. Its about other members of the Chicago Organization

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

I agree with jalen rose 🌹

[@janirosario5751]

MJ is easily the GOAT. Everyone else could fight for number 2.

[@sandierzen7300]

MJ is my the best ever player of all time !!!!

[@peejaymagana3805]

MICHAEL JORDAN =) THE GOAT Lebron James =) Flopper, Coward, Crying man, Going anywhere just win a Title, Easy rules and regulation.

[@jaytorr6701]

MJ. The main reason is his consistency as an elite defender for the whole durarion of his career, while being the league's leading scorer. LeBron had a

[@Joker-jz9cn]

paxson signed felico to 12 mill a year lmao...… exactly no one knows which player that is

[@rashawnglover3943]

LBJ don't put in the same sentence as MJ. If anything Kobe would be compared.

[@brodywinrow9222]

Scotty made over 100 million in contracts and 20 + in endorsements. + 6 nba championships i think he is fine people lol.

[@CeeWorld69]

The fact that Lebron is even in this conversation just shows HOW GREAT Lebron actually is. I don’t hear anything about Kareem, or Bill Russell, Wilt, Kobe, Shaq, or Steph. They’re ONLY acknowledging Lebron when it comes to this conversation about Greatest it all time. If I’m Lebron, I’ll take that, because my name is ALWAYS brought up NO MATTER WHAT!!! And I’ll take that 😊.

[@lances4537]

Compared to now, old players didnt face ANY criticism

[@lances4537]

@TheRealist 811 I said compared to now. Morning newspaper and 6 o clock news is nothing compared to by the second update online now. Get real

[@ruchpat1]

Lebron James is not the G.O.A.T. I was born in 1996 and am 23 years old and he is NOT THE GOAT

[@leonardobraynen1524]

*23* is a mighty fine number, Patrick. Am just saying!

[@CedRockStarr]

Patrick in terms of STYLE of play. Kobe is “close to Michael” in terms of STYLE of play. In terms of him mimicking everything mike does. That doesn’t make him “Better” than Lebron. Sorry

[@CeeWorld69]

The fact that Lebron is even in this conversation just shows HOW GREAT Lebron actually is. I don’t hear anything about Kareem, or Bill Russell, Wilt, Kobe, Shaq, or Steph. They’re ONLY acknowledging Lebron when it comes to this conversation about Greatest it all time. If I’m Lebron, I’ll take that, because my name is ALWAYS brought up NO MATTER WHAT!!! And I’ll take that 😊.

[@ruchpat1]

CeeWorld If you are talking 1980’s and I choice between rookie Lebron James or Rookie Kareem Abdul Jabbar to build a franchise around I am choosing Kareem his hook shot was not to blocked.

[@ruchpat1]

CedRock Starr Kobe Bryant is 5-2 in the NBA Finals and Lebron James is 3-9 in the NBA Finals. Lebron James never had to play with Smush Parker and Kwame Brown. He made it to those NBA Finals in a top heavy NBA Eastern Conference. Lebron James is the Greatest Small Forward in NBA History. But rings are imperative and I would say that Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Shaq, Tim Duncan and Magic Johnson and Bill Russel are Greater than Lebron James in the G.O.A.T. Debate. Lebron James is going to have to win at least four more NBA Championships to be the Greatest of All Time and he has to do so while actually playing in those finals. It would be a daunting feat but I wouldn’t put it past him. Yet until then the excellent out of this world talent and postionless basketball Los Angeles Laker Small Forward Lebron James will not be the greatest of all time. I think it is really cool though that he is playing for the Lakers what a cool way to get the franchise roaring again.

[@trey54321GO]

Hate that Jerry Krause is no longer with us to give his side of the story. But Krause was wrong...organizations don't win chips, players do.

[@joemckim1183]

The only people who don't say that Michael was the greatest of all time are people who didn't watch Michael play live, basically their opinions on the matter don't matter.

[@jarvisaddison8560]

but they still wearing and buying mike's shoe's lol smh

[@gloryroad7452]

Seems to me Pippen should have negotiated better than to feel sorry for himself that he does not fit himself in a category as Jordan brand wise. We all know that without Pippen there is no jordan or vice versa

[@peterstark4562]

Pippen had a bad contract. But people forget that MJ was also underpaid for a long time. Got paid just a maximum of 3-4 million dollars a year until his last two seasons with the Bulls.

[@CaptureKing247]

3:55 yet Stephen A. Smith is still mad at Jemele Hill.

[@brentm.8140]

There is no MJ/LeBron argument. 6-0 Finals record vs. 3-6. End of story right there!

[@bladerunner27x]

It's a shame people don't know and understand history.

[@KISS_MY_CONVERSE]

i hope jerry krause kids didnt watch the documentary.

[@sizzle2xs367]

It crazy how Scottie was very underpaid as the 2nd best player. Didn’t know all that was goin on behind the scenes. Scottie was not playin lol. Literally need episode 3 right now!

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

Why do we care who is the greatest? Reality is that without a great team you won’t be winning championships. It’s a team sport. This isn’t tennis or golf.

[@jeremiahhoward3042]

And yet again Kareem gets no respect. He has accomplished more than any other basketball player alive starting from high school to the NBA. The media hyped this stupid argument up

[@jtom68]

Who had a bigger ego in the 1990’s? Jerry Krause or Jerry Jones ?

[@isacfredheim4734]

Jordan is the goat no question, but stop comparing magic, Bill and Kareem to LeBron, his skill set is so much better.

[@terrencehampton1659]

Y’all the ones always comparing Bron to MJ 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BMORETODAY]

Could’ve witnessed Bulls vs Spurs or Lakers in 98-99!

[@bone-xe3ug]

Even LeBron would say MJ fullstop!

[@jay5286]

MJ GOAT end of story