When the documentary about Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, came out, many appreciated it. However, some NBA legends didn’t think the documentary did justice to the full story. It looks like some of his teammates were not happy about it. One such teammate, who won three titles alongside Jordan, was very vocal about the whole situation.
Let’s dive into the full story of the bitterness and try to understand the reason behind it.
‘The Last Dance’ is under scrutiny
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Michael Jordan achieved a lot on the court. He is always in the conversation when it comes to determining the GOAT on the NBA court. MJ’s journey to become one of the greats is admired by his fans. His documentary, The Last Dance, tried to give the fans a glimpse of the greatness. However, not everyone is in the same boat on that.
As reported by the Guardian, in an interview on ESPN 1000?s Kap and Co radio show, Horace Grant didn’t hold back on the documentary. Grant asserts that the documentary was heavily edited to portray Jordan in a favorable light.
Grant said, “I would say it was entertaining, but we know, who was there as teammates, that about 90% of it (is) BS in terms of the realness of it.”
According to Grant, some of the intense exchanges between Jordan and his teammates were edited out, painting a slightly different picture than what really happened.
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The dark side of leadership
Grant sheds light on the intense nature of Michael Jordan’s leadership style during their time with the Chicago Bulls. While Jordan’s ruthless desire to win and push his teammates to perform at their best was well-known, Grant reveals some moments when MJ went too far.
Grant recalls that Jordan believed he could dominate him, but Horace never backed down, giving it right back to the superstar. He added, “He felt that he could dominate me, but that was sadly mistaken.”
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Intriguingly, The Last Dance also touches on an alleged grudge between Michael Jordan and Horace Grant. Jordan suggested that Grant was the inside source for the infamous book The Jordan Rules, which portrayed the NBA legend in a negative light. Grant denies being the source and challenges Jordan to confront the issue if he truly has a grudge.