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Michael Jordan changed the fashion game, one beret and gold hoop at a time

An image of Jordan in his Chelsea-style boots, commonly referred to on social media as “brunch boots” because of their popularity among men who get decked out to ingest a carafe of mimosas with a side of waffles on the weekends, littered sports television shows, blogs and newspaper sections the next morning. At that moment, […]

Along for the ride: Three stories from the end of the Bulls’ bench

It was Nov. 23, 1995, and the Bulls, in Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz the following night, decided to catch the 5 p.m. showing of “Casino” after the team’s Thanksgiving feast. By the time they left the three-hour movie, a holiday crowd had packed the multiplex. It didn’t take long to notice […]

How ‘The Last Dance’ changed the way we think about Michael Jordan

What will be the legacy of “The Last Dance”? ESPN’s 10-part documentary series about Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls concluded on Sunday night, offering unprecedented access to one of the greatest dynasties and players of all time. With the NBA season on hold, Jordan and that era of basketball helped fill the void. […]

‘It’s Time!’: LeBron, other NBA stars react to Episodes 7 and 8 of ‘The Last Dance’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James summed up everyone’s thoughts right as Episode 7 began. James echoed the thoughts of fans across the world as he looked back on Jordan’s surprise retirement announcement in 1993. Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, who wears No. 45 in part because of Jordan’s baseball career, was among the many […]

‘The scariest game we ever faced’: The Chicago Bulls talk about their toughest Game 7

Bird was not big on speeches. The Pacers had done their work in practices and film sessions. All that was left was to execute. Bird scanned the room. “Forget the X’s and O’s,” he said. “Let’s go out there and kick some ass.” “We looked at each other like, ‘Wow!’” Antonio Davis, then a backup […]