The Last Dance
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It wasnt supposed to be this way, but also thats a very long list.
And anyway, we can only watch it from within this uneasy, unfinished moment.
The hyped, hopeful comparisons betweenThe Last Danceand Ezra Edelmans similarly sprawling but infinitely more sophisticated and technically masterfulO.J.
The reason for both, as usual, begins and ends with Jordan.
But let them give a shot to be Michael Jordan for a year, see if they like it.
Jordan had what he wanted most, which was everything, and yet he felt both surrounded and alone.
Why in the hell would you want to play with us?
Jordans answer, Perdue says, was because I want to say Ive gotyourmoney inmypocket.
Because Jordan has never stopped gambling or chasing his competitive jones, this speculation has never really gone away.
Hehir doesnt answer any of those questionsThe Last Dancejust isnt that kind of documentarybut he lays them out unsparingly.
I have a competition problem, Jordan says.
Its an uncomfortable moment and Hehir has the good sense to leave it there.
The conflict between this champions helplessness and invincibility helps fill in Jordans famous silhouette.
In Episode VI, you’re free to see how youd like it.
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