The last dance has concluded, and this episode not only recaps episode 9 and 10, but the entire series of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls championship runs

The last dance has concluded, and this episode not only recaps episode 9 and 10, but the entire series of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls championship runs

Michael Jordan's Last Dance

In the latest episodes of The Last Dance, we saw the very ugly side of the media and their true colors as they attacked Jordan after the passing of his father.

In the latest episodes of The Last Dance, we saw the very ugly side of the media and their true colors as they attacked Jordan after the passing of his father.

Michael Jordan vs The Media

In episodes 3 and 4 of The Last Dance, we saw the evolution of the Bulls and how Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson overcame the Detroit Pistons. We also saw an insight as to how the Bulls managed Dennis Rodman.

In episodes 3 and 4 of The Last Dance, we saw the evolution of the Bulls and how Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson overcame the Detroit Pistons. We also saw an insight as to how the Bulls managed Dennis Rodman.

Last Dance Episodes 3 and 4 recap

After weeks of anticipation, The Last Dance premiered tonight, and did not disappoint. The first two episodes showed Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen's arrival to the Bulls, and how clashes with management were not something new to the team. In this episode, I'll be looking at those circumstances closely and how they built up to situations in 98.

After weeks of anticipation, The Last Dance premiered tonight, and did not disappoint. The first two episodes showed Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen's arrival to the Bulls, and how clashes with management were not something new to the team. In this episode, I'll be looking at those circumstances closely and how they built up to situations in 98.

Last Dance Recap

What would have happened if Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant had played together? This could have very easily taken place in 2000 or 2001

What would have happened if Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant had played together? This could have very easily taken place in 2000 or 2001

What would have happened if Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant had played together?

In the aftermath of the slam dunk contest, the NBA all star weekend can't seem to escape from criticism. Are these claims fair? Also on the show:  Can a fair comparison of different eras take place? Nick Young stealing from his fans The Texas Rangers 

In the aftermath of the slam dunk contest, the NBA all star weekend can't seem to escape from criticism. Are these claims fair? Also on the show: <ul> <li>Can a fair comparison of different eras take place?</li> <li>Nick Young stealing from his fans</li> <li>The Texas Rangers</li> </ul>

NBA All Star Weekend Mess

What was the lasting impact and legacy of the 1996 NBA draft class? With Kobe, Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and Ben Wallace, does it deserve the label of the best draft class the NBA has ever seen?

What was the lasting impact and legacy of the 1996 NBA draft class? With Kobe, Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and Ben Wallace, does it deserve the label of the best draft class the NBA has ever seen?

The Impact of the 1996 NBA Draft Class

Even prior to the Kansas City Chiefs victory in the super bowl, comparisons between Patrick Mahomes and Michael Jordan began to emerge. Now, with a super bowl under his belt, is there any substance to the comparison with Jordan?

Even prior to the Kansas City Chiefs victory in the super bowl, comparisons between Patrick Mahomes and Michael Jordan began to emerge. Now, with a super bowl under his belt, is there any substance to the comparison with Jordan?

Is Patrick Mahomes the next Michael Jordan

What is the legacy of Kobe Bryant? What was the foundation of his game and how did it evolve?

What is the legacy of Kobe Bryant? What was the foundation of his game and how did it evolve?

Kobe Bryant Legacy

The Saddest Day in NBA History - Kobe Bryant Passes Away tragically 

The Saddest Day in NBA History - Kobe Bryant Passes Away tragically

The Saddest Day in NBA History - Kobe Bryant Passes Away

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Anthony Davis has requested a trade from the Pelicans, but will he be gone prior to the trade deadline? Also in this episode:  LeBron wants Walton out Celtics and Warriors recap Blake Griffin as a backup plan for the Lakers? And Harden's streak continues 

Anthony Davis has requested a trade from the Pelicans, but will he be gone prior to the trade deadline? Also in this episode: <ul> <li>LeBron wants Walton out</li> <li>Celtics and Warriors recap</li> <li>Blake Griffin as a backup plan for the Lakers?</li> <li>And Harden's streak continues</li> </ul>

Anthony Davis Requests Trade 

Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Raptors earlier today, and with it, ended one of the strangest sagas in NBA history. In episode 77 of the I Still Love This Game podcast, I take a look back at the timeline of what happened following the Zaza Pachulia injury until today, along with the fallout for all parties involved.

Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Raptors earlier today, and with it, ended one of the strangest sagas in NBA history. In episode 77 of the I Still Love This Game podcast, I take a look back at the timeline of what happened following the Zaza Pachulia injury until today, along with the fallout for all parties involved.

Timeline and Fallout of the Kawhi Leonard Trade

Episode 96 of the podcast is up and will be the last of the year. This episode covers whether the Warriors should trade Durant, James Harden's last 8 games, LeBron's injury, and if Derrick Rose should be considered for the the all-star game

Episode 96 of the podcast is up and will be the last of the year. This episode covers whether the Warriors should trade Durant, James Harden's last 8 games, LeBron's injury, and if Derrick Rose should be considered for the the all-star game

Should The Warriors Trade Durant?

The NBA players relationship with social justice came to a crashing halt after the conflict with China over the Hong Kong protests, and with it, exposed the league for its hypocrisy. How damaging is this for the NBA?

The NBA players relationship with social justice came to a crashing halt after the conflict with China over the Hong Kong protests, and with it, exposed the league for its hypocrisy. How damaging is this for the NBA?

NBA Players Shut Up and Dribble over China

It's one of the more common questions and debates in NBA circles; who is your top 10 of all-time? With the insertion of Kobe, Shaq, Duncan, and LeBron over the past decade, the list has become very crowded and controversial. With that in mind, here are my top 10 players of all-time, ranked from 1 to 10. Enjoy!

It's one of the more common questions and debates in NBA circles; who is your top 10 of all-time? With the insertion of Kobe, Shaq, Duncan, and LeBron over the past decade, the list has become very crowded and controversial. With that in mind, here are my top 10 players of all-time, ranked from 1 to 10. Enjoy!

Top 10 Players In NBA History

1995 NBA Finals Game 1 Watch Along. This is a feature that has been requested a few times in the past, but when friend of the podcast Matt Hanley suggested it, I decided to give it a go and we'll see how it is received.  In the 1995 NBA Finals, we saw a fantastic match-up on paper with the underdogs and defending champions going head to head with the upstart and youthful Orlando Magic. Hakeem was in prime form, and Shaq was dominant. Penny was bursting onto the scene, but Drexler was hungry. In this series, we were expecting a lot, and even though the series was underwhelming, game 1 was a classic. So sit back and enjoy!

1995 NBA Finals Game 1 Watch Along. This is a feature that has been requested a few times in the past, but when friend of the podcast Matt Hanley suggested it, I decided to give it a go and we'll see how it is received. In the 1995 NBA Finals, we saw a fantastic match-up on paper with the underdogs and defending champions going head to head with the upstart and youthful Orlando Magic. Hakeem was in prime form, and Shaq was dominant. Penny was bursting onto the scene, but Drexler was hungry. In this series, we were expecting a lot, and even though the series was underwhelming, game 1 was a classic. So sit back and enjoy!

1995 NBA Finals Game 1 Watch Along

Rings are an integral part of every historical NBA debate, but how important are rings when judging players? We all know that the aim of the game is to win, that’s obvious, but are they the be-all and end-all? Clearly not, so where is the balance? How differently would we view Ewing had the Knicks had won in 1994 over Hakeem and the Rockets? How about Barkley; where would we rank him had he led the Suns to the title over Jordan in 93? Or Karl Malone had he claimed either (or both!) the 97 or 98 championship?  Also in this podcast, we insert Kobe into the eye-test comparison with LeBron and Jordan.

Rings are an integral part of every historical NBA debate, but how important are rings when judging players? We all know that the aim of the game is to win, that’s obvious, but are they the be-all and end-all? Clearly not, so where is the balance? How differently would we view Ewing had the Knicks had won in 1994 over Hakeem and the Rockets? How about Barkley; where would we rank him had he led the Suns to the title over Jordan in 93? Or Karl Malone had he claimed either (or both!) the 97 or 98 championship? Also in this podcast, we insert Kobe into the eye-test comparison with LeBron and Jordan.

How Important Are Championships?

The NBA playoffs are here! And in typical I Still Love this game fashion, I'm not just talking about the first round. In this playoffs preview, I'm going through every round, until we have a champion. Will Golden State be the first team in nearly 20 years to win a 3-peat? Can Houston avenge their heartbreaking loss last season? Will the Eastern conference finally prove that they are as competitive as the Western conference? All these questions, plus an epic rant on the hall of fame, are covered in this weeks show. Enjoy!

The NBA playoffs are here! And in typical I Still Love this game fashion, I'm not just talking about the first round. In this playoffs preview, I'm going through every round, until we have a champion. Will Golden State be the first team in nearly 20 years to win a 3-peat? Can Houston avenge their heartbreaking loss last season? Will the Eastern conference finally prove that they are as competitive as the Western conference? All these questions, plus an epic rant on the hall of fame, are covered in this weeks show. Enjoy!

NBA Playoffs Preview

LeBron James

Heading into this series, a lot of people were critical of the fact that we have another Cavs and Warriors finals, but after game 1, those criticisms were silenced. We saw one of the great performances by LeBron, along with a solid showing by the splash brothers, and when you combine that with an almost inexcusable screw-up by J.R. Smith, we were treated to a classic. Also covered in this episode are the following topics:  What are the first 3 things you think of that make Magic Johnson so great? Who is the most athletically gifted player in NBA history? What player, past or present, could carry a team as bad as the Cavs to the finals? If the Warriors win again, what is Steph Curry's legacy? 

Heading into this series, a lot of people were critical of the fact that we have another Cavs and Warriors finals, but after game 1, those criticisms were silenced. We saw one of the great performances by LeBron, along with a solid showing by the splash brothers, and when you combine that with an almost inexcusable screw-up by J.R. Smith, we were treated to a classic. Also covered in this episode are the following topics: <ul> <li>What are the first 3 things you think of that make Magic Johnson so great?</li> <li>Who is the most athletically gifted player in NBA history?</li> <li>What player, past or present, could carry a team as bad as the Cavs to the finals?</li> <li>If the Warriors win again, what is Steph Curry's legacy?</li> </ul>

Warriors Survive 51 Point From LeBron James

The NBA has had plenty of outstanding moments in the playoffs, but what are the greatest NBA playoff runs in the history of the game? Author Mike Fry joins the show to discuss his top 5 as we compare and debate our lists.

The NBA has had plenty of outstanding moments in the playoffs, but what are the greatest NBA playoff runs in the history of the game? Author Mike Fry joins the show to discuss his top 5 as we compare and debate our lists.

Greatest NBA Playoff Runs

With all this hype about Jordan vs LeBron, somehow it became necessary for Kobe to be forgotten in this debate. Fortunately for sports fans, the discussion over who is better is not reliant on shills in the media, and despite how much people might want to stomp their feet and scream, Kobe vs LeBron is very much a discussion.

With all this hype about Jordan vs LeBron, somehow it became necessary for Kobe to be forgotten in this debate. Fortunately for sports fans, the discussion over who is better is not reliant on shills in the media, and despite how much people might want to stomp their feet and scream, Kobe vs LeBron is very much a discussion.

Why Kobe Is Better Than LeBron

After their gutsy victory without the reigning (and likely repeating) MVP James Harden, the Rockets have now won their last 2 games in Oracle. Keep in mind that they were also up 3-2 on them in last year's conference finals before Chris Paul's injury, so is it fair to ask if the Rockets have their number?

After their gutsy victory without the reigning (and likely repeating) MVP James Harden, the Rockets have now won their last 2 games in Oracle. Keep in mind that they were also up 3-2 on them in last year's conference finals before Chris Paul's injury, so is it fair to ask if the Rockets have their number?

Do The Rockets Have The Warriors Number?

What would have happened if the Hornets were not interested in Vlade in the 96 draft, and wanted to keep their pick? They had never worked out Bryant prior to selecting him, so simply saying he'd go to the Hornets doesn't work either. It's entirely possible that Kobe slips all the way to the Knicks as future all-stars in Peja, Steve Nash and Jermaine O'Neal were taken after Bryant. In this episode, I take a closer look into what the league would have looked like with Kobe in New York, and if he would have won a championship in the Mecca of basketball, and how dramatically NBA history is changed.

What would have happened if the Hornets were not interested in Vlade in the 96 draft, and wanted to keep their pick? They had never worked out Bryant prior to selecting him, so simply saying he'd go to the Hornets doesn't work either. It's entirely possible that Kobe slips all the way to the Knicks as future all-stars in Peja, Steve Nash and Jermaine O'Neal were taken after Bryant. In this episode, I take a closer look into what the league would have looked like with Kobe in New York, and if he would have won a championship in the Mecca of basketball, and how dramatically NBA history is changed.

Kobe Drafted By The Knicks

Mike Fry

Yes, the Jordan vs LeBron debate has been done to death, but it's been done poorly. Fans have been subjected to attempts to "win" the conversation for their side, without legitimate points being exchanged. This all changed when Mike Fry wrote his book, "G.O.A.T. Envy", in an attempt to bring facts and remove the myths. Has LeBron surpassed Jordan? Is he really a more complete player? How important are championships in this topic? All of these questions, and so many more, are covered in this weeks episode. Enjoy!  Mike's book can be purchased via his website: www.goatenvybook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goat_envy/

Yes, the Jordan vs LeBron debate has been done to death, but it's been done poorly. Fans have been subjected to attempts to "win" the conversation for their side, without legitimate points being exchanged. This all changed when Mike Fry wrote his book, "G.O.A.T. Envy", in an attempt to bring facts and remove the myths. Has LeBron surpassed Jordan? Is he really a more complete player? How important are championships in this topic? All of these questions, and so many more, are covered in this weeks episode. Enjoy! Mike's book can be purchased via his website: <a href="http://www.goatenvybook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.goatenvybook.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goat_envy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/goat_envy/</a>

Jordan vs Lebron Conversation with NBA Author Mike Fry

After a promo for Sunday Night Football with Jordan trolling the idea of Jordan and Lebron squaring off on the basketball court, the basketball and sporting community has exploded in the aftermath.

After a promo for Sunday Night Football with Jordan trolling the idea of Jordan and Lebron squaring off on the basketball court, the basketball and sporting community has exploded in the aftermath.

Michael Jordan and Lebron James Exchange Shots

Scottie Pippen

We all know about the 6 championships that Jordan and Pippen won together, but what is not talked about is how Pippen became frustrated with not only Bulls management towards the end of their dynasty, but also the attention and praise that Jordan was receiving. It got so bad that Pippen almost forced a trade prior to the 97/98 season, and continued to push for a deal even once the season started. In more recent times, we've seen Pippen claim that LeBron is better than Jordan was, a clear sign Pippen is still harboring resentment towards Jordan.  Also in this episode, we cover LeBron anointing himself as the greatest player of all-time, James Harden's brilliance, and Kawhi Leonard's return to San Antontio.

We all know about the 6 championships that Jordan and Pippen won together, but what is not talked about is how Pippen became frustrated with not only Bulls management towards the end of their dynasty, but also the attention and praise that Jordan was receiving. It got so bad that Pippen almost forced a trade prior to the 97/98 season, and continued to push for a deal even once the season started. In more recent times, we've seen Pippen claim that LeBron is better than Jordan was, a clear sign Pippen is still harboring resentment towards Jordan. Also in this episode, we cover LeBron anointing himself as the greatest player of all-time, James Harden's brilliance, and Kawhi Leonard's return to San Antontio.

Was Scottie Pippen Jealous of Michael Jordan?

After an amazing sweet 16 and elite 8 rounds, the basketball world is eagerly awaiting the final 4 and national championship games. I break down these games, and also talk about Zion Williamson, am joined by Hayley Lewis to discuss the college game and how it is more appealing than the professional leagues, and also touch on the NBA as we near the end of the regular season.

After an amazing sweet 16 and elite 8 rounds, the basketball world is eagerly awaiting the final 4 and national championship games. I break down these games, and also talk about Zion Williamson, am joined by Hayley Lewis to discuss the college game and how it is more appealing than the professional leagues, and also touch on the NBA as we near the end of the regular season.

Final 4 Preview

David Stern

David Stern passes away. We will never see another Larry Bird. We will never see another Magic, or Kobe, or Shaq, or Jordan. And we will never see another David Stern. And the icons of the game, these icons, they are not Gods. They are mortal. Don’t take them for granted, because how long will we have Bill Russell for? Or Allen Iverson? Or Jordan? Or Magic? These legends, and put Stern’s name in there with them, are the reason the NBA was held in such a high regard for such a long time. He has been missed greatly since he retired, and will be missed even more as a person now he has passed. Rest in peace, to the greatest commissioner of all time, David Stern.

David Stern passes away. We will never see another Larry Bird. We will never see another Magic, or Kobe, or Shaq, or Jordan. And we will never see another David Stern. And the icons of the game, these icons, they are not Gods. They are mortal. Don’t take them for granted, because how long will we have Bill Russell for? Or Allen Iverson? Or Jordan? Or Magic? These legends, and put Stern’s name in there with them, are the reason the NBA was held in such a high regard for such a long time. He has been missed greatly since he retired, and will be missed even more as a person now he has passed. Rest in peace, to the greatest commissioner of all time, David Stern.

David Stern Passes Away

Larry Bird

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are universally regarded as, at least, in the top 10 in NBA history, and by most respected NBA historians, in the top 5. But, do we know why these guys are so great? What made their rivalry so amazing? Was it simply timing, or were they just that damn good?

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are universally regarded as, at least, in the top 10 in NBA history, and by most respected NBA historians, in the top 5. But, do we know why these guys are so great? What made their rivalry so amazing? Was it simply timing, or were they just that damn good?

The Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Rivalry

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