The end of the 1990s Bulls’ championship run was a slog. It was exhausting and draining, mentally and physically. At times, it appeared joyless. It was rife with controversy and ill will. But it also was exhilarating and celebratory, giving fans one last, longing look at a decade of dominance.
Sounds like it’d make a pretty good movie.
Or 10.
Surely you’ve heard by now of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary chronicling the ’90s Bulls, starring Michael Jordan and featuring the ’97-98 team that won the franchise’s sixth and final title of the decade. It was supposed to premiere on ESPN during the NBA Finals in June, but with the coronavirus pandemic shutting down sports, the network bowed to popular demand and moved up the release to Sunday.