The Last Dance: ‘I was not just playing Michael’ – Malone speaks about facing Jordan and the Bulls

OmnisportMay 21, 2020, 4:21 PM UTCKarl Malone's insistence he has the "utmost respect" for Michael Jordan did little to hide the tension that seemingly still exists between the ex-NBA stars. Jordan and the great Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s were the subject of the co-produced ESPN and Netflix docuseries 'The Last Dance'. The Bulls' rivalry with Malone's Utah Jazz in the 1997 and 1998 NBA Finals series were pivotal in the latter episodes. Malone refused to be a part of the show but ESPN released previously unseen footage of him talking about Jordan and playing the Bulls at that time from an interview in February 2019. Asked his reaction when he heard the name "Michael Jordan", Malone – smoking a cigar – replied tersely: "Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan...what else do I need to say?" Malone was then questioned more specifically on the famous moment of Game 6 of the '98 Finals when Jordan stole the ball from Malone before going on to hit the game-winning..

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