4 years after its release, Netflix’s The Last Dance documentary’s name is still on everyone’s lips. Be it criticism or praise, it continues to spark conversation. One of the biggest stars of that Bulls team, Scottie Pippen has frequently made headlines for his criticism of the series and his portrayal throughout the 10-part doc. Pippen’s recent actions might have amplified his sentiments. However, one Bulls member has a different perspective on the Netflix docuseries.

Former Bulls guard Craig Hodges recently spoke with BlackTree TV’s Jamaal Finkley and reflected on The Last Dance. “It’s been cool man, you know, to see it from that perspective you know. I was just part of the first two, so the third one was more you know, to me more touching as far as still having a connection to the team and the like and just to see what went down for the last three was something, you know, interesting to sit back. Good entertainment, of course,” Hodges revealed on the podcast.

Hodges was part of the Bulls franchise from 1988 to 1992. In this span, he not only won two NBA titles but also won the Three-Point contest three successive times. Despite his earlier doubts, his opinion seems to have evolved over the years. And Hodges isn’t the only one.

“It’s interesting because you make a documentary like that, even though it was ten hours of coverage, they could’ve gone on and done fifty hours probably,” the Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr once raved about the show. Launched during the COVID-19 outbreak, the show provided a welcome distraction and renewed hope for many viewers. 

However, some Bulls legends, including Bill Cartwright, Pippen, and more, did not share this positivity. Pippen, who was called Michael Jordan‘s best teammate, was dissatisfied with his portrayal. He felt that the players were reduced to mere props in the series. There was also criticism of the depiction of the Bulls’ former GM, Jerry Krause, in poor light. 

Many assumed that the portrayal may have contributed to the unfortunate incident at the Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor earlier this year, where Krause’s widow, Thelma, was booed by fans. Pippen and Co. even tried to give their take on that legendary era.

Scottie Pippen began the No Bull Tour

Steve Kerr had expressed disappointment that key players in the Bulls’ victory, such as Horace Grant and Australian player Luc Longley, didn’t receive the coverage they deserved. Director Jason Hehir explained that Longley’s interview was left out due to budget constraints. However, that hasn’t stopped Grant and Longley from sharing their experiences.

The “No Bull” tour, featuring Pippen, Grant, and Longley, took them around Australia, including stops in Tasmania, Melbourne, and Sydney, where they shared their side of the story. Fans, however, thought this was a strategy by Pippen to retaliate. Some even called the tour as a response to The Last Dance series.

Horace, during his appearance at the NBL24 Awards, said, “A lot of people really want to ask us questions about that bulls*** documentary, but just come out and get the tickets and you’ll hear a lot.” Did it work, though?

Yes, the event gathered a decent crowd at every location to listen to the stories that weren’t told in the docuseries. While Pippen later admitted that he was fine with the show, the No Bull tour certainly doesn’t reflect his opinion. 

Stay tuned for more such updates and join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.