• Jerry Krause’s side of Bulls’ dismantling contests ‘The Last Dance’ narrative

    Jerry Krause’s side of Bulls’ dismantling contests ‘The Last Dance’ narrative

    As the 10-part Michael Jordan documentary series “The Last Dance” wrapped up Sunday night, one man did not come out of it with the same honor and glory that the rest of the legendary Chicago Bulls franchise did. General manager Jerry Krause was heavily scrutinized for breaking up the dominant dynasty before giving them a …
  • ‘Last Dance’ leaves us with ‘maddening’ Michael Jordan, Bulls question

    ‘Last Dance’ leaves us with ‘maddening’ Michael Jordan, Bulls question

    Could the Bulls have won seven championships? Or eight? After Michael Jordan and the Bulls won their sixth and final title in 1998, Chicago GM Jerry Krause dismantled the entire team. Jordan retired, head coach Phil Jackson left the team, Scottie Pippen was traded and Dennis Rodman was released. It was a flurry of moves …