Most Valuable Content: Michael Jordan Edition Pt.4

Some of the most interesting Michael Jordan-related sports articles provide insight into the 6x Champion and his 90’s counterparts that includes how the “The Last Dance” documentary changed the world’s perception of MJ and the winners & losers from the 10-part documentary series. Here is Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 for those craving more entertaining content about the GOAT. Below is the Most Valuable Intel from the top articles this week covering Michael Jordan:

Lasting Impacts of "The Last Dance" Doc

FULL ARTICLE: How ‘The Last Dance’ Changed the Way We Think About Michael Jordan by NBA Insiders, ESPN

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MOST VALUABLE INTEL: MJ’s harsh leadership will influence the mindsets of future stars

Over the past several years, many may have forgotten the lasting impact Michael Jordan had on the game of basketball. With the release of “The Last Dance” documentary, Jordan’s career with the 90’s Bulls finally received the closure that was needed to complete the story. One way MJ changed the game was his tough-love leadership. While he may have caused psychological trauma for his Chicago teammates on their many runs to the Finals, Jordan established the idea that intimidation and fear prepares teams for bigger challenges down the road. NBA Insiders at ESPN provide more evidence that further explain Jordan’s influence on the sport and how it will help form future generations of basketball legends.

Ranking Best Moments From "The Last Dance"

FULL ARTICLE: Michael Jordan Documentary: 12 Best Moments From ‘The Last Dance’ Ranked, From Raw Emotion to Pure Spite by Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports

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MOST VALUABLE INTEL: MJ’s 1996 Title-clinching win on Father’s Day made it even more special

As “The Last Dance” documentary came to an end over the weekend, fans absorbed the final memories that will last with them forever. Looking back at the pivotal moments of the film, CBS Sports ranks the top highlights of one of the most viewed sports documentaries ever. One of the best moments was seeing the vulnerable side of the often abrasive and aggressive Jordan, when he broke down after beating the SuperSonics for the 1996 Title on Father’s Day following the passing of his father a few years earlier. This was extremely emotional for everyone who witnessed the heroic event, but it was the perfect moment that truly displayed Jordan’s everlasting strive toward greatness. Eleven other sequences that were portrayed in the documentary each present a new dimension to the incredible icon that is Michael Jordan.

Best Athletes Who Retired After Winning Titles

FULL ARTICLE: Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning, Best Athletes Who Retired After Winning a Title by Paul Kasabian, Bleacher Report

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MOST VALUABLE INTEL: Peyton Manning retired after winning his second Super Bowl in 2016

In addition to Michael Jordan, only a select few other professional athletes can say that they retired after winning a Championship. As the starting QB for the Denver Broncos from 2012-16, Peyton Manning finalized a Hall of Fame career that included five MVPs by winning Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers in his last season. The Broncos gambled on the 34-year-old by signing him to an extremely lucrative contract despite coming off a career-threatening neck surgery, but it quickly paid off as he led the franchise to the Postseason in all four years of his time in Denver. The remaining three professional players each retired on a high note and are each Hall of Famers for their respective sport.

Michael Jordan's Top 10 Plays

FULL ARTICLE: 10 Greatest Plays of Michael Jordan’s Career by Max Golkin, Pro Sports Outlook

MOST VALUABLE INTEL: Jordan’s Bulls career couldn’t have ended better in the 1998 Finals

With the conclusion of “The Last Dance” film, PSO’s Max Golkin created a compilation of Michael Jordan’s top 10 greatest plays. Headlining the ranking is MJ’s game-winning 20-foot jumper in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, which also happened to be his final shot in a Bulls uniform. The play illustrates MJ’s cerebral, dominant defense when he stole the ball from Utah Jazz star Karl Malone and his unbelievably clutch nature as he drained the biggest shot of his career with five seconds left on the clock. The nine other spectacular plays each showcase why Michael Jordan is considered the greatest athlete in NBA history.

Winners and Losers of "The Last Dance"

FULL ARTICLE: ‘The Last Dance’ Winners and Losers: Michael Jordan Gets Rosy Reflection; Bulls Owner Goes Out on Sour Note by Brad Botkin, CBS Sports

MOST VALUABLE INTEL: Toni Kukoc’s legacy has improved thanks to the “Last Dance” documentary

Among the many positive peaks displayed in “The Last Dance” were the numerous negative low-points. With the entirety of Michael Jordan’s illustrious career uncovered in the documentary, the main winners and losers were revealed. Chicago Bulls Forward (1993-2000) Toni Kukoc was the only non-Hall of Famer who received a large portion of positive attention in the film. In addition to playing his heart out (for Croatia) against Jordan and Pippen in the 1992 Olympics, Kukoc is a legend in his own right for hitting the buzzer-beater against the Knicks in the 1994 East Conference Semifinals. The other winners and losers discussed by CBS Sports were perceived from the point-of-view of MJ and the Chicago Bulls.