Matt Peck, John Sabine and Big Dave Watson recap the last 2 episodes of the Last Dance. They discuss, what led to the break up of the 1998 team, how can an NBA player get away with what Dennis Rodman got away with, and Horace Grant calls out Michael Jordan after being called a "Snitch".(1:40) - Were things wrapped up correctly in the Last Dance(9:00) - Dennis Rodman leaves the Finals to go wrestle(17:00) - Steve Kerr and MJ never discussed losing their fathers(27:34) - Would the Bulls have won a 7th championship in 1999?(35:40) - Phil Jackson didn't want to return after 1998(42:17) - Horace Grant has beef with MJ

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Final recap of the Last Dance and Horace Grant isn't happy with MJ

Chicago in the 90s was all about Michael Jordan and the Bulls, so what was it like for the other major teams during that time? Host Laurence Holmes discusses this with 4 coaches who led teams in the shadow of the Bulls during that time. From the Blackhawks former coach Craig Hartsburg, from the Cubs Jim Riggleman, from the White Sox Gene Lamont, and from the Bears Dave Wannstedt, all come together to discuss one of the most important times in Chicago sports history.(0:43) - During the early 90s the White Sox had a shot at a World Series(7:02) - Are there universal rules across sports to coaching a great player like Jordan(14:34) - Was there pressure for Jim Riggleman and the Cubs to win because of the Bulls(21:55) - Difficulties coaching in the same building as the Bulls for then new Blackhawks coach Craig Hartsburg(28:15) - Favorite Jordan story or moment

What was it like coaching during the 90s Bulls era

The Bulls Outsiders are back with another recap of The Last Dance episodes 7 & 8. Joining Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine is NBCS Chicago Bulls writer Rob Schaefer as they discuss the emotional side of MJ shown in the episodes and did MJ go too far with the abuse of his teammates.(2:46) - How are young people viewing The Last Dance(13:00) - Reasons for Jordan's first retirement(34:40) - 1996 Bulls vs the 2017 Warriors debate(45:00) - MJ winning the championship on Father's day(54:20) - What we need to see in the final 2 episodes

The REAL MJ, The Last Dance episodes 7 & 8 recap

Matt Peck, John Sabine, and Big Dave Watson, go into detail recapping episodes 5 & 6 of the Last Dance documentary, discussing MJ's gambling, his celebrity, and more excellent highlight montages. Later on, the crew gets into new Bulls GM Marc Eversley and his claim that he wants to make the Bulls cool again.(3:32) - The "dark side" of MJ(11:55) - MJ and the Bulls selling out the Georgia Dome(21:16) - Toni Kukoc and Isaiah Thomas' experiences with the Dream Team(27:30) - The media vs Jordan(36:00) - Was Jordan's "load management" just retiring? (40:47) - Marc Eversley's commitment to making the Bulls cool again

The Last Dance Ep 5 & 6 recap and can Marc Eversley make the Bulls cool again

The Bulls outsiders of Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine discuss episodes 3 and 4 of The Last Dance documentary and discuss the importance of Dennis Rodman to the Bulls dynasty, the heated rivalry between the Bulls and the Detroit Pistons, and Michael Jordan's famous "Shot" vs the Cleveland Cavaliers.(1:20) - Favorite moments from episodes 3 & 4(9:30) - The coaching change from Doug Collins to Phil Jackson(16:40) - The rivalry between the Bad Boy Pistons and the Bulls(26:00) - Bad Boy Pistons and Bulls players still have beef(35:50) - Scottie Pippen has been underappreciated(44:00) - How Phil Jackson got the best out of Dennis Rodman

The impact of Dennis Rodman, reaction to The Last Dance Ep. 3 & 4

Matt Peck, John Sabine, and Big Dave Watson are excited about the Last Dance documentary on the 1998 Chicago Bulls. They recap the first 2 episodes and discuss was former Bulls GM Jerry Krause pictured correctly, favorite moments in the first 2 episodes, and expectations for episodes 3 & 4.(1:38) - Favorite moment of the first 2 episode(9:30) - The background of Scottie Pippen was finally shown(16:40) - Could the break-up of the 1998 team been handled differently(24:38) - John Paxson saves the Bulls(31:00) - Dennis Rodman was under appreciated

Reaction to The Last Dance documentary episodes 1 & 2

This week the move was made official, the Bulls hire Arturas Karnisovas as new VP of Basketball operations and Arturas has not disappointed in his opening few days. The Outsiders crew of Matt Peck, John Sabine, and Big Dave Watson discuss Arturas' letter to Bulls fans around the world, the firing of Gar Forman and the movement of John Paxson, and they get into the future of Bulls coach Jim Boylen.(1:30) - The GarPax era is over and a new chapter is here(11:00) - Arturas is going to develop players(22:00) - Who will Arturas hire as the GM(37:00) - The future of Jim Boylen(45:00) - Will Arturas do something with the Bulls training staff?

Ep. 121: The new chapter for the Bulls has officially BEGUN

Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine are back and discuss the Bulls looking for a new leader in the front office, the potential candidates that are interviewing, and the report that if asked John Paxson will leave or take a smaller role depending on what the new leader wants.(2:12) - The Bulls aren't wasting time on trying to find candidates(10:00) - John Paxson and Bulls aren't doing this normally(17:56) - The candidates that have interviewed and the ones that didn't(26:00) - Does it matter if the candidate has Chicago ties(33:00) - Should Daryl Morey of the Rockets be a candidate?

Ep. 120: Will John Paxson really leave if asked?

The Bulls Outsiders are back with another episode as Matt Peck, John Sabine, and Big Dave Watson, discuss their excitement about the "Last Dance" documentary that was moved up to April 19th. They also get into Zach Lavine competing in a NBA 2K players only tournament, and they debate the greatest dunks in Chicago Bull history.(1:36) - We ALL needed this documentary to be moved up(8:58) - Why did ESPN hold the documentary for so long?(17:56) - What are you looking forward to most in the documentary?(20:00) - All-time Bulls dunks tournament(31:25) - Zach Lavine represents the Bulls in the NBA 2K players only tournament

Ep. 119: The "Last Dance" doc is coming!

 On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, David Watson and John Sabine discuss the biggest topic of their lives.1:00   Dennis Rodman challenges Rob Gronkowski to a wrestling match. Who wins? 1:30   Sabine explains why Rodman would win4:25   Watson explains why Gronk would win9:30   On the greatest wrestling nicknames of all-time

Ep. 118: Rodman vs Gronkowski

Bulls Outsiders, Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine are back as the pause on sports continues. SB Nation's basketball editor Ricky O'Donnell joins the crew to discuss the '96 Bulls, top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft and changes that could be coming this summer.(1:15) How the Outsiders are getting through their days without sports(4:07) Michael Jordan and the 1996 Bulls are definitely the G.O.A.T.(12:09) Players that the Outsiders love to love (Jamal Crawford appreciation time!)(15:46) Top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft(19:24) Would LaMelo Ball be a good fit on the Bulls?!(27:40) Changes that could be coming this summer(29:51) NBA players are going crazy on social media

Ep. 117: How the Outsiders are getting through their days without sports

The Bulls Outsiders are back to give fans what they need during this COVID-19 pandemic. Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine discuss what the league will look like after the season hiatus is over, how do you finish this season, and how will Bulls management judge this season if the Bulls won't play another game. All that and more on the Bulls Outsiders Podcast!(3:56) - Teams that aren't in the playoffs, their season is over(6:40) - Could Bulls use this shortened season as an excuse for the season(12:00) - How players coming back from injury in the NBA benefits from a pause to the season (18:20) - How do you crown a champion?(20:20) - ESPN won't release the "Last Dance" 10-part documentary(27:00) - Does the "Last Dance" documentary affect the current Bulls organization(32:00) - 4 Brooklyn Nets players have contracted COVID-19

Ep. 116: The Bulls season may end, have you seen enough?

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson and John Sabine talk Coby’s first NBA start and another interesting timeout decision by Jim Boylen that led to a wild finish in a win over the Cavs.1:00       Coby makes his 1st NBA start8:20       Boylen’s double timeout leads to wild finish14:35    Shaq saves the day17:00    Is Shaq a cheaper option than Dunn?20:55    Viewer comment: Trade Lauri, Otto and Dunn for Barnes?23:15    LaVine snubbed by ESPN on his birthday?

Ep. 115: Coby gets 1st start in win over Cavs

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson, and John Sabine react to the Bulls 110-107 loss in Brooklyn.0:45       Reaction to the loss despite the Nets having 28 turnovers3:30       On Bulls reserves getting so many more shot attempts vs starters6:45       Viewer comment on Otto Porter Jr coming off the bench8:05       Viewer comment on why isn’t Coby starting9:50       Viewer comment on blame for Markkanen struggling12:00    Viewer comment on Matt sounding like See Red Fred13:20    Viewer comment on Kendall Gill at 5014:45    Viewer comment making case to keep Coby on bench15:50    On Stacey King’s bag of starburst18:45    Viewer comment on team standing up for Wendell20:10    Viewer comment on Sabine needing full gloves for the coronavirus21:10    Viewer comment on Daniel Gafford22:45    On Lebron James saying he won’t play if the NBA says fans can’t watch

Ep 114: Bulls win turnover battle but lose in Brooklyn

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson, and John Sabine react to the Bulls 108-102 loss to the Pacers0:45 - Reaction on Bulls dropping to 21-42 on the season1:30 - On Shaq Harrison’s career night with 25 points4:50 - On Coby White’s 26 points and should he be starting?7:50 - Viewer comment on Coby8:15 - On Lauri Markkanen’s struggles vs Pacers13:45 - Viewer comment on why it’s not a good time to start Coby14:30 - Viewer comment on Denzel shot selection16:50 - On Joakim Noah signing with the Clippers19:55 - On NBA sending teams a memo to prepare for games with no fans24:10 - Viewer comment on Sato long-term25:05 - Viewer comment on Shaq25:25 - Viewer comment on Coby being the lead guard26:40 - Runway With Us: Sneaker edition

Ep. 113: Shaq and Coby lead the Bulls in loss to Pacers

The Bulls Outsiders Podcast is hosted by die-hard Chicago Bulls fans Matt Peck, John Sabine and David Watson. The Bulls Outsiders will provide listeners with the hottest takes, insightful analysis, and spirited commentary from the fans' perspective. You can also watch the Bulls Outsiders on NBC Sports Chicago's YouTube page and @NBCSBulls on Twitter after every game.

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