Deseret News · May 12, 2020
A new generation gets to see the great Jordan
Gary McKellar, Deseret News Michael Jordan picks up a loose ball in front of Utah’s John Stockton during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.“The Last Dance” is the hottest thing going in sports while we wait out the coronavirus and the attendant political gamesmanship.
On the other hand, when ESPN is covering the International Cherry Pit Spitting Championships and replays of old NFL drafts, there’s not a lot of competition for viewers.
But “The Last Dance” — the Michael Jordan documentary — is compelling stuff in itself and it’s educating a new generation of fans about Jordan’s artistry on the court and refreshing the memories of the older fans.