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"The Last Dance": Michael Jordan's new documentary 0:56
(CNN) - It's one of the most anticipated sports documentaries and sports fans certainly weren't disappointed. Michael Jordan counts among other anecdotes, the moment when he had to separate from a team where drug use predominated.
The first two episodes of ESPN's 10-part documentary series "The Last Dance," which tells the story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls from 1997-98, premiered in the United States on Sunday, April 19. During season 97 -98, “NBA Entertainment” cameras were allowed unprecedented access to record what was the last team Jordan won a championship with.
The result, never-before-seen images and interviews with players and coaches now available for fans to enjoy.
The first two episodes covered the rise of the Bulls dynasty with Jordan and the relationship between the team and its leaders.
Two former United States presidents were included in the long list of interviewees: Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
LOOK: Michael Jordan presents his new documentary, "The Last Dance"
Obama, who has spent much of his life in Chicago and was a big fan of the Bulls, recalled that he couldn't buy tickets to see the team, even with all the excitement that Jordan's arrival represented.
"When Michael (Jordan) first came to town, he didn't have the money to buy tickets to a Bulls game, even the discount ones ... he was pretty broke," Obama said.
When he was featured on the show, the title of the 44th President of the United States described him as a former Chicago resident, much to the delight of social media.
One user called it "an understatement," while another rated it "the best title ever."
Reactions and waiting for more
Former players and current players, along with NBA fans, were trapped by the first two episodes of the series.
Anybody else just sitting on the couch trynna figure out how to go on with your night 😂😂😂
- Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) April 20, 2020
But they will have to wait until next Sunday to see the third and fourth episode.
Current Chicago Bulls player Zach LaVine said he "could have watched all 10 episodes right now," while three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade, who was born in Chicago, said that if he "had 3 wishes in life I think I would have asked for #TheLastDance. "
Anybody else just sitting on the couch trynna figure out how to go on with your night 😂😂😂
- Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) April 20, 2020
The first two episodes garnered rave reviews from all corners of the sports world, including Jordan's Olympic gold medal winner United States men's teammate Earvin 'Magic' Johnson.
Michael Jordan's “The Last Dance” was fantastic and I loved the two hours! The youngsters who could never see Michael play now understand why he is the GOAT (greatest of all time) in basketball! ”
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