My feeling toward Jordan has tempered since I watched him speak at Kobe’s memorial. But make no mistake, I couldn’t stand this man during the 90s. I’m back on Twitter just for this #TheLastDance
This is a precious retrospect. Just waiting for The Shot so I can be petty. #TheLastDance
I will say: I remember standing mid court at UNC when I was in high school competing at nationals. I felt Dean Smith and Jordan’s legacies. It was a great time to be a high school athlete. #TheLastDance
Hakeem Olajuwon is a fellow @UHouston alumni ✊🏾

Clyde Drexler was coaching the men’s team when I was there. I remember he told me I should play basketball instead of running track (even tho I was running track at the time). Great great times.
Jordan was so nimble. He had the body of a track athlete, which in the 80s really made a difference on the court. No one was doing what he was doing with his body. We don’t y’all about this enough. #TheLastDance
*talk
Kobe studied Jordan off the court too. Their mannerisms were even the same. Sheesh. #TheLastDance
I was IN LOVE with Scottie Pippen. I had his posters hung up everywhere in my bedroom, along with Tyson Beckford 🥴 #TheLastDance
I saw myself as the Scottie Pippen on my varsity squad. I respected his respect for respecting his lane. #TheLastDance
Scottie was 150lbs in college?! Did I hear that right?! I was 150 in middle school.
So I see I’m gonna have to explain my love for Scottie Pippen.

In brief: I admire a team player who understands and values their lane.

I’m also always drawn to the one in the shadow.

#TheLastDance
“If you’re trying to maintain dominance over people you don’t want to give them a chance to gain confidence” - Micheal Jordan.

This perspective should only apply to controlled sports environments.

Do not apply this mentality to everyday personal relationships.

#TheLastDance
John f*cking Paxson. #TheLastDance
“I just took advantage of my youth and energy” - Michael Jordan.

Okay, that was an insight.

#TheLastDance
“We knew the guy [Jordan] was coming, he just needed the right horses along with him.” - Magic Johnson.

This is an INSIGHT.

Also why I strongly believe role players make GOATs possible.

#TheLastDance
That was a fun trip down memory lane. See you next week. #TheLastDance
I only liked The Pistons when they beat up on The Bulls. It was a complicated and toxic time for an NBA fan. The kids nowadays have no idea. #TheLastDance
Oh god. Here we go. #TheLastDance
Mark Price is everything. #TheLastDance
Someone check on Craig Ehlo. #TheLastDance
Good to know I was one of the people Jordan wanted to go to hell after that game. Makes me feel better about not liking him. #TheLastDance
This is the most I’ve ever learned about Phil Jackson’s backstory. #TheLastDance
Whew the triangle offense. I remember even in high school our offense changed during that era when Phil took over as head coach. All of basketball changed. #TheLastDance
The Jordan/Thomas beef has always been a particularly delicious beef lol #TheLastDance
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