NBA stars react to Jordan’s baseball career, raw emotions

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NBA stars react to Jordan’s baseball career, raw emotions
The latest episodes of 'The Last Dance' feature Michael Jordan's baseball career, the emotional Father's Day game, and his infamous fight with Steve Kerr

MANILA, Philippines – In the latest episodes of The Last Dance, basketball fans witnessed Michael Jordan’s raw emotions and his attempt to translate his greatness from the basketball court to the baseball field.

NBA stars and sports personalities reacted to Jordan’s retirement and baseball career, while others got emotional at the end of Episode 7 when he won his fourth championship ring on Father’s Day.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James tuned in to Week 4 of the documentary and said he teared up when Jordan retired in 1993 after his first three-peat.

 

After a series of stressful and unfortunate events – his gambling addiction issue and the brutal death of his father James – Jordan decided to turn his attention to baseball to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a Major League player.

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell said he would have wanted to see more baseball games of the NBA great, while Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love was impressed with Jordan’s decision to pursue baseball.

 

Jordan’s baseball career did not last long as he decided to return to the NBA after a year and a half, announcing his comeback with only two words that became one of the most famous lines in sports history: “I’m back.” 

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and NBA reporter Rachel Nichols both quoted the renowned line. 

 

Since the beginning of the series, Jordan has been portrayed as a leader who squeezed the best out of his teammates during practices with his tough love.

At the end of Episode 7, Jordan teared up while he talked about the winning mentality he wanted to see from his teammates.

Former Bulls guard Nate Robinson said that the ending showed Jordan’s extreme desire to win, while San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley was moved by the final minute of Episode 7. 

 

One of Jordan’s teammates, though, did not back down from his rough attitude.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who was the Bulls’ point guard back then, told the story of him and Jordan figuring in a fight during one of their practices – an incident that eventually made their relationship better.

Warriors forward Eric Paschall enjoyed Kerr’s story, while broadcaster Mike Golic Jr understood why Jordan respected Kerr after their infamous fight.

 

Episode 8 of the series centered on the Bulls’ capping off their historic 72-10 season with a victory against the Seattle Supersonics in the 1996 NBA Finals.

It was Father’s Day, and Jordan became emotional after winning his first title without his father James by his side. 

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar Derozan said there is no reason to hate the Bulls legend after watching the iconic scene of Jordan crying on the floor while hugging a ball.

 

One of the biggest stories of this week’s episodes was the rivalry between Gary Payton and Jordan. In his interview, Payton said that his defense took a toll on Jordan in the 1996 NBA Finals.

Extremely competitive, Jordan laughed it off, giving fans the meme of the week.

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