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

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 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.

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.…

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

Kobe Bryant has died, at age 41, tragically in a helicopter accident.

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? …

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 final piece of the NBA off-season puzzle fell into place with Russell Westbrook being traded to the Houston Rockets to team back up with James Harden. On top of that, I also discuss the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George moves to the Clippers, Durant and Kyrie Irving to the Nets, Kemba Walker to the Celtics and Al Horford to the 76ers.…

Anthony Davis traded to the Lakers and the conclusion of the NBA finals, with the Raptors winning the championship

Game 5 of the NBA finals had everything you could of asked for from a storyline standpoint, and even though the execution wasn't great, this will be a game we will be talking about for years to come; whether it's the last possession, or Durant's injury, or Kawhi not playing well all game, or missed calls, this game had it all. And now, we get a gam…

After 2 impressive victories in Oakland, the Toronto Raptors are on the verge of what many felt was impossible: an NBA championship!

Game 1 of the NBA finals is in the books and the Raptors looked controlled and relaxed on basketball's biggest stage. The question now emerges as to if the Golden State can make the necessary adjustments moving forward to counter the Raptors momentum.

The NBA Finals are among us, and we have a fascinating match-up of Golden State vs Toronto. Can the Raptors balance the wave of excitement and emotion with focus to stay competitive with the Warriors? Will the Warriors be able to neutralize Kawhi Leonard?

With the NBA conference finals about to begin, what better time to come out of a sabbatical than right now? In this episode, both conference finals are previewed, along with a review of the second round series, and what to expect in the off-season for the losing teams.

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 con…

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 …

We all know the storied rivalries in NBA history, ranging from the Celtics and Lakers (ranging from the 60s to the 80s to the late 00s), to the Celtics and 76ers, the Lakers and Spurs, and more recently the Warriors and Cavs. But there is a rivalry that was just as intense, and just as enthralling to hardcore NBA fans, and that was the Pistons and …

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.…

LeBron Passes Jordan on the all-time scoring list, and whilst this was a great achievement, I couldn't help but wonder what will happen if LeBron passes Kobe on that list as a member of the Lakers. What will the reaction be? Also in this episode: Response to Adam Silver Reaction to the Celtics and Warriors Delight in the 4-OT game between the Hawks…

Ben Wallace was unquestionably the greatest defensive force we have seen in the NBA since Bill Russell, and in this interview he sat down to discuss with me: His childhood growing up with 10 other siblings in Alabama The impact Charles Oakley had on him Draft night in 96 Catching on with Washington and the role veterans such as Chris Webber and Rod…

After Dwyane Wade's dramatic game winner against Golden State, the question is asked whether he should retire? But what is his legacy? Also in today's show: Updates on playoff races Kyrie Irving and the issues facing the Celtics Ryan Hollins is finally right on something How to fix tanking Should the NBA change the draft age? Does Durant have a pat…

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?…

In the 90s, the Knicks had 3 memorable rivalries throughout the decade. In this episode, Luke Coffey from the Bleachers Creatures Podcast stops by to relive these classic match-up and moments. Be sure to check out his show which is available on Spotify, iTunes, and Youtube

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 th…

Episode 110 is a mailbag show, and I answer the following topics: Adam Silver to the NFL NBA All-Star weekend Are the Lakers in trouble? Colin Kaepernick settling with the NFL Toni Kukoc Hakeem Olajuwon

The top centers in the 90s is often a controversial one, because of the depth at that position. The top 5 is usually a consensus (Shaq, Hakeem, David Robinson, Ewing, Alonzo Morning), but the order is almost never a given. NBA author and historian, Mike Frye joins the show to offer his rankings, and we debate on our differences. We also then talk a…

We've all seen the classic dunks from Carter; the reverse 540 windmill, the between the legs from the bounce, and the honey-dip. But what made this dunk contest so historic? On the 20th anniversary of Carter lighting up the basketball world, I spend 30 minutes talking about the context leading into it and the after-effects.…

The Ascension of the Oklahoma City Thunder has everyone talking, but nobody should be surprised.

Over the weekend, we had a couple of blockbuster games in terms of talent, and we saw the best and worst from a competitive standpoint. In the game between the Thunder and Rockets, we saw a great come from behind victory. In the game between Philly and the Lakers, we saw almost no intensity and a huge scoreline, but was a boring affair. In addition…

After a thrilling finish to the Lakers and Celtics game, episode 105 of the show covers that game along with all the trade deadline deals and the future buyout situations. In addition to that, we have a variety of things to talk about with LeBron James, so enjoy the show!

Before the season began, I said the Lakers would be a trainwreck, but I had no idea they would implode this quickly. So in that sense, they are exceeding all expectations so far. Is there any way back from this if you're the Lakers or Anthony Davis?

Most fans are going to complain about the lack of scoring, but I loved this defensive chess-match, and the ramifications of Brady winning his 6th cannot be understated. All that being said, this was Bill Belichick's finest coaching performance, and quite honestly, he should have been the MVP of the game.…

Why Porzingis Was Traded from the Knicks is more of a story related to how much a genius Phil Jackson actually was, and how the New York Media and fans owe him an apology. Also in this episode is how the Bucks can beat anyone in the East, but might be one piece away from truly contending for the championship, along with thoughts from the Warriors a…

Are the Patriots the best Dynasty in sports history? It's one of those unanswerable questions, but with a tenure of 18 years with Brady, they certainly belong in the discussion. Also in this show, you'll hear how the NBA needs to start marketing the actual games instead of gossip and rumors.

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

Episode 101 evaluates how significant the Victor Oladipo injury is to the NBA, along with the following topics: James Harden's continued tear in the NBA Kobe's 81 point performance against the Celtics Jordan's 63 points vs the Celtics Warriors and Celtics preview Will Lebron return this season?

Episode 100 is here! And in this episode, I pay tribute to the guy that was the motivation behind starting the podcast: Josh McDonald

Tom Brady vs Michael Jordan: The Battle For The Standard of Greatness. Following an amazing performance on the road against the top-seeded Chiefs, the question of Brady vs Jordan will re-emerge. However, unlike Lebron vs Jordan, this comparison has complete merit.

Episode 2 of garbage time covers the following topics: DeMarcus Cousins return to the NBA and his Warriors debut Should Zion Williamson sit out the rest of the NCAA season How would I guard James Harden? Picks and preview for the AFC and NFC championship games Who was the best team in the 90s to not win a championship…

We all know it the story. We know the names. We know the burner accounts on twitter. We get it. But at the core, why is Durant still so hated by NBA fans? Was it truly because he went to Golden State? Or was it because he put up a roadblock in preventing Lebron from making a legitimate case for the greatest player of all time?…

Episode 98 of the podcast features a recap of the epic Spurs and Thunder 2OT thriller, and mid-season awards are handed out. The awards are: Top MVP candidates Coach of the year Surprises of the year Disappointments of the year And what to look for in the second half of the season

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…

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 95 of the I Still Love This Game Podcast is a mailbag show, and answers the following questions: LeBron getting dunked on Are the raptors really better than a year ago, or they just in a better position because of Lebron leaving? Kevin Durant and LeBron James conversation The state of the NBA…