NBA players react to 'The Last Dance' premiere
The first two episodes of the highly anticipated "The Last Dance" documentary aired on Sunday evening.
NBA players were abuzz on social media as the 10-part series began highlighting the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls, the team that ruled the 1990s on and off the court.
Here are some of the best reactions from the basketball world:
Hours before the premiere of "The Last Dance," Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was already reconsidering his internal GOAT debate.
I feel like this documentary gonna make me put MJ #1, instead of #2...
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 19, 2020
Can’t Wait!!! #LastDance
He later gave out his cell phone number, inviting fans to text with him during the show.
Who’s going to be watching the Jordan documentary? Text me during the show! Will be texting back throughout. Text me 404-737-4344 #TheLastDance
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 19, 2020
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris and Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker settled in nicely for their two-hour viewing.
#TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/Gi95lgddq9
— Tobias Harris (@tobias31) April 20, 2020
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell wasn't too thrilled after learning the documentary wouldn't air uninterrupted.
Timeout... nobody said commercials😂😂😂
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) April 20, 2020
Paul Millsap of the Denver Nuggets was a big fan of Jordan's fashion sense.
I’m bringing back the Kangol hat and hoop earrings 😂
— Paul Millsap (@Paulmillsap4) April 20, 2020
Even though His Airness had the more notable shoe line, Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love rocked Scottie Pippen's signature kicks as a kid.
Who else had Scottie’s shoes growing up???
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) April 20, 2020
NBA players were shocked to learn how underpaid Pippen was throughout the duration of his contract while playing a vital role in the Bulls' dynasty.
7 years 18M dang
— Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges) April 20, 2020
My man Scottie deserved a bag #TheLastDance
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) April 20, 2020
Mike from another planet lol... #TheLastDance ... Pip slept on like a mf too smh
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 20, 2020
Ex-NBAer Kendrick Perkins also came away from Sunday's premiere with new knowledge. During Jordan's rookie season, the legend revealed he witnessed teammates taking recreational drugs after walking in on them in a hotel room.
No wonder the NBA Drug Program is so strict!!! Carry on... #LastDance
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 20, 2020
Chicago native and Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is still marveling at the player he idolized and modeled his game after.
Man MJ had it! He had that “IT” He was chosen to be the GOAT
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 20, 2020
Memphis Grizzlies phenom Ja Morant was also in awe watching Jordan score an NBA postseason-record 63 points in Game 2 of the Bulls' first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics in 1986.
63 of them thangs 🥴
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) April 20, 2020
Retired 13-year pro Quentin Richardson laughed at the analysis from former New York Knicks great Walt "Clyde" Frazier, who was commentating during the 1984 NBA Draft.
Clyde Frazier said he wouldn’t carry a team in the NBA....😂😂😂😂😂
— Quentin Richardson (@QRich) April 20, 2020
With two episodes in the books, players can hardly wait until next Sunday.
I could’ve watched all 10 episodes right now.
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 20, 2020
“Simulate week til next Sunday!” #thelastdance 🐐 🔥
— DeAndre Jordan (@DeAndre) April 20, 2020