In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the best that sports and television can offer is ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary, which focuses on Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls championship team.
The 10-part series reached a high point with last week’s episodes that highlighted the Bulls finally beating the Pistons in 1991 and winning their first NBA title. The series moved forward with this week’s two episodes, which focus on Jordan’s ascent to worldwide fame, his relationship with Nike, the 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team and Jordan’s apolitical stance during his career.