Jordan 'left the party' at the right time, Pippen's portrayal was accurate - Colin | NBA | THE HERD 

What are your thoughts on episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Last Dance'?

MJ simply wanted an opposing team to definitively end the Bulls dynasty instead of it being destroyed by their own organization.

Michael Jordan.. The Man, The Myth, The Legend 🖤

I don’t Pippen was portrayed in a negative light. MJ even said in either episode 1/2 that he would not have one any championships without Pippen

Colin been on a roll lately with his topics....salute.

Comepletely agree. Only thing I didn’t like about this doc is they did kukoc diiiiirty. He had huge games in the finals. One 30 point game against the Jazz in the finals...we spent more time on Kerr than him. Also the bulls gave Scottie 10 mil in like 2003 as a thank you...

Pippen was a hero in the last episode in The Last Dance. Playing with a killing pain on his back was something no one would do today.

Tom Brady obviously likes the party

Hugh Jackman once asked Jerry Seinfeld when he knew when to leave his show. Jerry held up two fingers and pinched them close together, "You want to leave with a little bit left in the tank." Hugh Jackman then signed up and did "Logan".

Colin will always find a way to mention Russell Wilson

Pippen is hall of famer rodman is hall of famer both come from tough back ground both deserve respect it's called beating the odds

Colin has had the best topics and overall show since this pandemic started . It’s crazy I literally looked forward to his show more than everyone else

I'm inclined to agree with Colin. At the same time, MJ is a go out on his sword type guy.

Scottie Pippen was tremendous.. He did so many great things. He hit game winners in back to back playoff games vs the Knicks.. The doc magnified a few mistakes..

Agree with your comments on Pip. He was amazing and had an unbelievable career. He made a couple of silly decisions, as everyone did, no way should he be upset. His career absolutely dwarfs those mistakes.

It’s like the Breaking Bad series. Leave me wanting more.

Scottie sprawling out for that steal on the last play of game 6 in 97 against the Jazz proves his toughness and ability to come through in the clutch.

I was in elementary school during that dynasty. I remembered so many things about that documentary, but there was so much more that I didn’t realize. That was awesome

This is a good take, this ending was as perfect as it can be

Wow I actually agree with you. Your best quote is Pippen was vital to the bulls rings.

Great trip down memory lane. Loved it.

Colin has been one of the most logical and accurate sports analysts on MJ since the start of the doc.

I was in Chicago for the whole bulls run I have no idea what Scottie is upset about he did all that . He had the migraine game, he sat it the 1.8 seconds and he decided to put off the surgery. It’s his legacy if he is upset by it he did it to himself and only has himself to be mad at

Colin just put into words what I've been talking to myself about since I finished the series.

look at Stan in the crowd at 3:17 over Jordans right shoulder lol

Glad y’all back at the studio

I think the 90's Nebraska teams could make a good documentary. Either them or Miami like Colin said.

Pippen's portrayal was incomplete. Accurate. But incomplete. Hence disappointing.

The 1 second glimpse of Joy is the main reason I watch these clips lol

I've said this about those Bulls for years. They won in 1998 but also aged during that postseason right before our eyes. Jordan supposed everyone would agree to one more year, but that's an awfully big if from Pippen. He'd been underpaid for years, had a bad back and was 33. He had his 6 rings and that was his last realistic chance for a big payday. Rodman was pretty much done after that. He tried a few brief stints with LAL and Dallas, but his productive days were over.

Id watch a: 1) Tom Brady documentary 2) Kobe Bryant documentary 3) Mike Tyson documentary 4) Roger Federer documentary 5) Shawn Michaels documentary

Yeah you making a lot of sense. Totally agree. It’s all coming back to me how close other teams were to them near the end of season 98.

Love the commentary on Pippen, absolutely true about leadership

Ok I’m in love with Joy! WTF! That sexy 90’s Vibe!

Very Good points! Just came from First Take and Undisputed and this is a breath of frech air

I like Colin's take, and I agree overall that leaving likely helped Jordan's legacy. However you also need to note that 99 Spurs couldn't guard Michael, and neither 99 Robinson or 99 Duncan are prime versions of either. They took the Knicks in 5, big deal - Spurs didn't make the Finals again for 4 years following this season. Scottie and Phil Jackson weren't staying regardless, but if they did, reigning champ Bulls would've had a great chance at the title in a shortened 1999 season.

1000 percent agree!!!

The one thing that would’ve helped them is the fact that the 99 season didn’t start til January after the lockout

Your absolutely right. Perfect timing.

Love Russell Wilson, but lets not put him in the same category of Jeter, Peyton, or Brady just yet.

Here’s some positives about Pip that ‘The Last Dance’ ignored: 1. MJ won 0 playoff series until Pip’s rookie year. 2. Pippen was 3rd in MVP voting in 94 3. Pip was the 94 All-Star MVP 4. Pip played 42 minutes in the ‘Migraine Game’ 5. Hue Hollins horrible foul call on Pip vs Hubert Davis in the 94 Playoffs 6. Pip’s game winning/back breaking dunk to eliminate the Bullets in 97 Why did ‘The Last Dance’ leave all this out while putting the microscope on all of Pippen's worst moments?

I’ve honestly never thought of the “leader athlete” like that before, but Colin is spot on. Lots of elite talented players don’t have the mental makeup to be a leader, but that’s OKAY. That’s why Pippen is as good of a “Robin” as the sport has seen. MJ will always be Batman.

Well said!

Dope analysis.

Colin “I’m not the biggest fan of Cam” Cowherd

My favorite sports commentator!!!!! Always on point!!!

Whole Scottie take was fire

The Bulls legacy ended perfectly, but I hate the fact that there was really no reason not to try again. They would of made the finals for sure, I mean the Knicks with 36 year old Ewing made it to the finals and he didn't even end up playing in the actual finals series. It would of been difficult facing a young duncan and an old robinson but I think the Bulls could of won 7.

Coherd will forever be my favorite sports analyst

The microphone shadow is pretty funny.

Pip’s haters can kick rock

Did I just hear this dude say there’s no “what if” in magic Johnson’s career

Colin talking about the Bulls not scoring 100 points like they didnt play defense in 97,98. Did we not see this SAME bulls team hold Utah to 54 in a FINALS game ? That Bulls team was still good.

I think he would have won at least one more, but all there will ever be is 'what if's' and if you think about it, that's better than coming back and losing.

good take.. my thoughts exactly

liking Colin more and more lately

really fascinating. i need 2nd season 🙏

Colin was in fire in this segment. He hit the home run in minute 6 when he explained the leadership in Michaels life. In a world where we overlook the impact of male role models we see through MJ how much that translated to not only his skill but his resolve and stability as a man. This is why Jordan was not only better suited to lead the bulls than Scotty but it’s also the reason why MJ is a more accomplished player than Lebron. MJ had a nuclear family with a strong father he respected and a second farther in dean smith. Lebron had a single mother who made a lot of bad decisions in life and he went directly into the nba as a confused boy. This is why MJ was stoic and laser focused and Lebron was and still is emotional and unpredictable.

I think the Bulls could of found a way to beat the Spurs.

No, he didn't leave the party at the right time. Do you remember his two years with Washington?

Well Said.

They back in the studio now?? 👀

Excellent take from someone who was there.

I think the Bulls would've made the 1999 finals. The Knicks repped the east in the finals during a shortened lock out season, led by Allan Houston and Sprewell... Perfect storm for an aging team, 50 regular season games, weaker Eastern Conference. The big questions are obviously assuming Pippen comes back healthy, and happy, and Phil is coaching (debatable if Phil wouldve made a difference if the whole team comes back). But once the Bulls are there, not sure anyone is betting against them.. I agree though with Colin, 6/6 adds to the mystique for the team and Jordan.

Damn this was a great analogy! 👍

Micheal always spoke professional at press conferences like nobody else he was a pros pro they talk about the 92 dreamteam they dont talk about 84 Olympics when Jordan at 21 years old led USA to gold as well undefeated in Olympics undefeated in NBA finals the greatest of all time

you are lot of fun, but never truer words were spoken (greetings from Spain)

Joy to the World!

Well said Colin

Maybe I am seeing something different or based on my view. To me, this does not make Scotty Pippen look bad and it is surprising how most people elevate the “not great” moments and clearly overshadow all the strength the documentary showed of Scotty Pippen. 1) Jordan says “You cannot mention Michael Jordan without saying Scotty Pippen”, “There would not have been 6 championships without Scotty Pippen”, “…this is why I consider Scotty Pippen the best person I have ever played with.” and more. 2) In the 7th game in Utah, Scotty could barely run/walk due to back pains and still put himself back in the game, if only to be a decoy. A disable Scotty Pippen was better than a fully healthy ANYONE ELSE on the team to be o the floor. I saw his strength and determination to do whatever he could to get the win despite the pain. 3) Outside of the late surgery, Scotty Pippen played to his fullest capability when on the floor despite being grossly disrespected with his salary. He still competed to win even though it was not fair. How many years again? Thank you. 4) Everyone that spoke about Scotty, and there were many, clearly acknowledged he was one of the top players (minimum 5-10) in the league through the years. 5) As Michael, although to a smaller degree, you saw how Scotty came in a strong player and transitioned to a dominate player while at the Bulls…even with the poor pay! And there were more positive highlights… So there were a few questionable moments. Again, just moments, throughout a 10+ year career. This does not, for me, portray Scotty in a bad light. It only shows that he has human moments as we all do. As many things in this time, we look for the drama when sometimes they are just facts. Scotty Pippen was RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME and no one can question his metal based on this documentary. No one should question any of the team’s mentality based on what they delivered on the court. Only person that was continually portrayed in a negative light was Jerry Krause…and at the end Jerry Reinsdorf.

colin you've been excellent my brother

As much as I was disappointed when the Jordan dynasty was disbanded, in hindsight, there was almost no better way to go out than how the Bulls did it in that '98 postseason.

100% how I see it also. Agree.

never a truer word spoken about parties

Totally on the mark here Colin!

I think Colin is spot on, on Pippen. Also that 98 bulls was riding Jordan all the way. Goat

Pip was a great leader and one of favourite of the Bulls players. Bulls was still a contender with Pippen during MJ baseball year. Pippen was frustrated with his contract and wasn’t treated as the man

Initially thought Colin was talking a load of old Cowshed, but the man (plus his facts) makes a strong point

Bahahahahhahha....” I don’t wanna watch a documentary on the Spurs” lmao so true

Colin Cowherd is the Jordan of the sports media game

MJ’s “The Last Dance” paints a picture of a man built on facts with a touch of class and spice to capture our attention. I enjoyed each episode and even though I have never met Mr. Jordan I know that I would like him and its not because he is a great NBA athlete but because Mr. Jordan appears to treat others off the court with respect. From the man tasked with protecting MJ to the wide eyed little boys and girls of every color with huge smiles on their face asking for and receiving MJ’s autograph. As a 78-year old white man who witnessed first hand racism back in the late 40’s through to the 50’s I think it fair to say that because of sports “in general” racism in future generations will be rare. The ONLY dark side of the documentary is when Mr. Pippin sat himself down and refused to play because he did not get to take the last shot. I do not understand and cannot figure out why. All the players in the film said multiple times their coach insisted players play as a team and MJ (the BEST ever to play the game) bought into Mr. Jackson’s ideology and yet Mr. Pippin chose this specific time and place to refuse to play ……. And get this …. Mr. Pippin said if he had to do it over again he would do the same thing …… But, this is the same man who signed a contract even though the owner suggested he not sign …… Perhaps Mr. Pippin is the real Mr. Rodman.

Whoa he's back in studio now? When did he get back?

A Kobe Bryant documentary would be awesome. Documentary series containing 8 episodes.

Comment Air Jordan is the greatest athlete the sport has ever seen also his motivation to be a winner was like no other the best combination in sports history Air Jordan i lived it im 57 like Jordan i never seen anybody in sports like Mike

He makes some good points. But let’s face it when an all time great retires on top of course we want to run it back one last time.

Good take on Scotty! The best vp ever

Colin has a point lots of time street knowledge says that if you grow up in a hard or dysfunctional home you are "hard" but its the foundation of a stable functional home that helps you the most in the square world. Being the head of a franchise is not a street thing its a square job.

They were 9th in nba offensive, but best in defensive rating. 3 bulls players were all nba all defensive first team.

Colin: you don't want to be the last guy standing around The Keg at the party. Me: why not?

Scottie did what he did and he has no reason to feel "wounded". The documentary showed how great he was and MJ showed him the ultimate respect when he said:" When they speak Michael Jordan, they should speak Scottie Pippen". P.S.: I'd love a documentary about Tiger but he's still playing so...we'd probably have to wait for that.

Bulls under Phil Jackson were never an offensive minded team, but they are a defensive juggernaut! Rebound and defend - that's what Phil always says. They might've not score a hundred a game, but they do score more that their opponents, that's what matters.

from outsider point of view leaving on 1998 is perfect and the last shot is more beautiful than a movie or drama . But from a player’s view they always want to do it until impossible or burnt out .

0:27 I feel the same way about Tiger Woods.

I like the fantasy of Jordan and McGrady (with Harper and Jackson possibly not going to LA) taking on Pippen and Portland in the 2000 finals.....

This guy's opinions are spot on.

Magic was 31/32 when he retired. Definitely some what if there.

Hate I couldn’t hit on the SNKRS app last night when they shocked drop the flint 13’s 😡

But he came back to the party...twice.

Collin Cowherd, as a lebron fan, has been more objective on Jordan recently than lebron fanboys like Shannon and Nick Wright.

Agreed. most of it