Bad Boy Pistons Player Rick Mahorn Rips The Last Dance: "When I Look At It That’s 10 Hours I Can’t Get Back.”

The idea that Jordan released the project to massage his own ego is a narrative shared by many, including Jordan's own teammate Scottie Pippen.

Except Michael was determined to prove to the current generation of fans that he was larger-than-life during his day—and still larger than LeBron James, the player many consider his equal, if not superior. So Michael presented his story, not the story of the “Last Dance,” as our coach, Phil Jackson, billed the 1997–98 season once it became obvious the two Jerrys (owner Jerry Reinsdorf and general manager Jerry Krause) were intent on breaking up the gang no matter what happened.

Each episode was the same: Michael on a pedestal, his teammates secondary, smaller, the message no different from when he referred to us back then as his “supporting cast.” From one season to the next, we received little or no credit whenever we won but the bulk of the criticism when we lost. Michael could shoot 6 for 24 from the field, commit 5 turnovers, and he was still, in the minds of the adoring press and public, the Errorless Jordan.

Needless to say, Jordan may have burned a few bridges with "The Last Dance." Apparently, not everyone likes the way he was celebrated in the piece.

Of course, MJ himself probably couldn't care less. He's never been one to take too much stock in what others are saying about him. anyway.