Scottie Pippen holds intense animosity toward Michael Jordan due to one simple reason: ‘The Last Dance.’
The once known proud partners behind the historic Chicago Bulls dynasty became estranged when the renowned 10-part documentary was presented worldwide nearly five years ago.
With Jordan occupying the limelight of the entire program, Pippen himself emerged as his main critic, constantly airing bitter grievances against his former running mate.
Yet in a unique turn of events amid his well-known sheer hostility around Jordan and the miniseries, it appeared that Pippen became even more welcoming about the idea and context of ‘The Last Dance.’
An intriguing perspective from Pippen
No one can absolutely question Pippen’s unwavering contributions around the Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990s. And for the Hall of Famer, he didn’t get enough credit for how he played an instrumental role in the franchise’s success and six championship runs from the portrayal of ‘The Last Dance.’
The one-sided focus of ‘The Last Dance’ prompted Pippen to burn his bridges against Jordan. And as a way to retaliate, he even released ‘Unguarded,’ an unfiltered memoir which detailed his point of view and frustration for being labelled as Jordan’s sidekick.
But despite misgivings towards Jordan and ‘The Last Dance’ after all these years, Pippen recently offered an intriguing and different perspective about the documentary. In an October sit-down conference interview for Front Office Sports, the Chicago great is convinced that the sports show was special during its time of release.
“I thought it was very positive,” Pippen said. “I felt like at that time, we needed something positive and good to watch on TV.
“I felt the documentary was great. I didn’t have anything to do with it, which I was a little disappointed in.
“But I felt like it was a great documentary. It won some awards.”
Time heals wounds?
‘The Last Dance’ was released during the pandemic. With no NBA basketball to watch as the 2019-20 season got suspended, it gave people something to embrace and anticipate in the midst of the health crisis and global uncertainty.
Due to its popularity and topnotch coverage from the shared production of ESPN and Netflix, it instantly became a worldwide hit. Locked into their household, fans have tuned in on watching the show as it became ESPN’s most-watched documentary with an average of nearly 15 million viewership per episode.
As such, the numbers are even greater at the side of Netflix. And in terms of the accolades standpoint, ‘The Last Dance’ garnered multiple honors as well from many award-giving media bodies.
In his remarks, Pippen might have indicated that time has finally healed wounds and that he finally let go of any ill grudges that he had on Jordan and ‘The Last Dance’.
At the end of the day, he deserves to be celebrated and acknowledged for being a main pillar of one of the game’s greatest teams.
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In a recent interview, Scottie Pippen opened up about his feelings towards the hit documentary series ‘The Last Dance’ and his former teammate Michael Jordan. Despite some lingering bitterness and grudges, Pippen offered a new perspective on the series and his relationship with Jordan.
Throughout ‘The Last Dance,’ Pippen was often portrayed in a negative light, with many viewers questioning his decisions and loyalty to the team. However, Pippen revealed that there were many aspects of his life and career that were not accurately represented in the series.
Despite his tumultuous relationship with Jordan, Pippen acknowledged the impact that Jordan had on his career and the success of the Chicago Bulls. He also expressed regret over some of his actions during his time with the team, but ultimately emphasized the importance of moving forward and letting go of past grievances.
Pippen’s candid reflections on ‘The Last Dance’ shed new light on the complex dynamics of the Bulls team and the challenges they faced both on and off the court. As fans continue to revisit the iconic era of Chicago Bulls basketball, Pippen’s insights provide a fresh perspective on the legendary team and the legacy they left behind.
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