Michael Jordan Addresses His
Tough Reputation in 'The Last Dance' In the latest two episodes of ESPN's docuseries, the NBA
legend discussed his winning mentality and competitiveness. Michael Jordan, via
'The Last Dance' Jordan's toughness on his Bulls teammates was
so grating that coach Phil Jackson would
ask him to tone it down at practice. Phil Jackson, via
'The Last Dance' Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Jordan
even exchanged punches at one point
but quickly made amends. Former teammates Jud Buechler and Will Purdue add
that Bulls players were afraid of Jordan and that
he "crossed the line" multiple times. According to Chicago guard B.J. Armstrong,
Jordan was hard to deal with on a daily basis. Will Purdue, via
'The Last Dance' Jordan explains that he needed his team to play
at a certain standard and that winning
and leadership "have a price." In an emotional moment, he added that his
passion to win and mentality is who he is. Michael Jordan, via
'The Last Dance'