Michael Jordan's emotional interview stunned 'The Last Dance' director | Jalen & Jacoby Aftershow

Jason Hehir, director of "The Last Dance," joins Jalen & Jacoby to discuss Michael Jordan tearing up during an interview about how his personality is portrayed. Hehir recalls his reaction to seeing that side of Jordan and lists the other topics that struck a chord with MJ throughout the interview process.


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[SuperUltraMomo]

When I saw that I choked up too. It was so great to see MJ being a human. That man is the GOAT.

[theunknown]

The 3-minute segment at the end of Episode 7 was a masterful piece of film-making and a deeply insightful commentary on the nature of Man. In those few minutes, one of the most prolific examples of a winner the world has ever seen was forced to confront the consequences of the path he had chosen. He, like most men, clearly wants to be perceived as a “nice guy.” He wants to be liked. But the internal drive to succeed, and the recognition of what it takes to do so, put him at odds with the behavior that engenders that perception. And, while he vocalizes that his philosophy necessarily means he’s going to be hard on those around him, his expression of that philosophy, and emotional response to the question, indicate he is pained by the fact that he might ultimately be viewed as “a tyrant, ” even as he emphatically declares only someone that “hasn’t won anything” would see it that way.


The director’s choice to overlay the rousing musical score, while showing his former teammates euphorically celebrating the fruit of the labors they endured under this “tyrant, ” begs the question, “Was Jordan right?” One could argue that the success they enjoyed, as a consequence of his ways, answers the question without reservation. After all, the clearest path to the laurels most men desire is victory. Mankind loves a winner, while it forgets the loser. The Bulls became winners, in large part, though not exclusively, because of Jordan. Not solely as a function of his natural ability, but as a result of his relentless pursuit of excellence. The celebrations and adoration that came from his reign were only possible because he was willing to “pull those that didn’t want to be pulled, ” because he “challenged those that didn’t want to be challenged.” And yet, in the end, now that all the smoke has cleared and the world has stopped chanting his name, when he reflects upon the manner in which he may ultimately be remembered, the emotion on his face and in his voice suggest the path and the “price” he both chose and accepted, does not leave him without some level of regret…


Bravo, Mr. Hehir. It is difficult to imagine a more elegantly constructed statement about winning, losing, and humanity itself, than the one you made in those 3 minutes.
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[jalenvargas]

“If you don’t wanna play that way don’t play that way”

[ahnafrahi]

Bro why Jalen Rose look like a 2k animation

[ukyo]

For me, "Last Dance" led me to respect MJ and Dennis Rodman even more. I can sense the humanity of both. MJ's focus and dedication and discipline and striving for greatness, I admire immensely. It is said that MJ was concerned that public opinion of him might go down with the airing of the Last Dance. For me, I admire and respect him even more than before.


With Mr. Rodman, the footage in Last Dance, his being brought to tears at his HOF inauguration, and I heard he was brought to tears after being named defensive player of the year, it seems to me that Mr. Rodman wasn't lying in his HOF speech that his public persona is an illusion. I now see Mr. Rodman as a professional and warrior that seems to have had a lifelong battle trying to find peace and love, . I don't know the man, but that is what comes across to me.

[RatnikCarrick]

Jason Hehir has to be nominated for Oscars next year, I mean, I know that Oscars don't always truly appreciate talent but this documentary is really work of art.

[JackkChaos]

I lost my dad in February. By the time we finally got to Jordan winning that chip on Father’s Day at the end of episode 8 I was sobbing with him at my computer. To lose the man that molded you to be everything you are, who was at your side every moment to celebrate in your glory, and to leave all your work and passion on the floor to win in his honor, and never being able to share it with the man you lived to make proud again. The opportunity of Life robbed from his father without real reason. Rest In Peace James Jordan, your boy made your name one to be proud.

[toddmichaelsen]

Best moment of the series so far bar none. MJ cares more about basketball than most people care about anything. And you can feel that in this particular scene. And you could see it when he played. It’s an intensity that makes many uncomfortable. It’s inspiring to me.

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[itstayaaa]

Mike was a man raised by a strong father . In order to run your life as a man or organization you have to be that way . There's many ways to lead but one way to lead and win . He did what was right . This has made me a Jordan supporter . Prior I was not a big fan . But after this doc I love what he stood for .

[unboundfull]

"Leadership is not a popularity contest there's a huge difference between being LIKED and doing the Right Thing"

[ptizzle]

Jordan had a competitive illness. He was so good he ran out of goals to achieve. Let that sink in

[last]

The last 3 minutes of episode 7 hit hard bro . This man is unbelievable and there is no comparison. Made me shed a tear 😢🐐

[Bobby_Digital]

MJ the greatest of all time, the one and only GOAT!!!! COVID 19 got every sport shutdown and everybody talking about

[laconfidential]

Why does anybody feel they can dispute Jordan’s style of leadership when it helped him win 6 championships? You can’t argue with results.

[noah]

This moment of the documentary gives you the insight of what it takes to win, and compete each day, and sometimes having moments in practice that were harder than the actual game.

MJ’s thinking: if they can put up with my bullying and eventually stand up to me in practice, they can do it against The knicks, pistons etc...

This and Grover explaining that MJ had a commitment of excellence to play at certain level because he understood that people invested 3hrs of their day to watch him play a game and he didn’t want defraud them by not performing at his highest level.

That type of professionalism is rare in any industry.

[Sephirothvergil]

"winning has a price" is my favourite line in the entire series. MJ wasn't born the goat, he became it by paying that price everyday. People that call him a bad person don't understand what it takes to be great, let alone the greatest.

[jasonmoser]

watching the documentary you see how personable and nice he was in his playing days. Mike as they say in doc one is the alpha male of alpha males. In his playing days everyone knew this and accepted it. Mike is an American icon and his impact is immeasurable. I disagree with the idea that he isn't loved or liked or not a nice guy. Now and before. The Air Jordan brand is No 1 decades later for a reason.

[talleyrand]

I’m from Chicago. I don’t view him with such polarity. He was always a whole person. The information age needed to come up with some meme. Of course he was that competitive and ruthless. You saw him compete day in and day out. It was apparent. And you knew he had character and decency because he was always open due to constant press and interviews. And omg, he was (is) human just like you and me and has a range of emotions. Shock.

[JoanneJaworski]

Michael talked about how TRAUMATIC the competition for his Dad's approval was, and Larry's harsh reactions about winning got all mixed together. The trash talking, & the endless training, are energetic & subconscious associations. The pressure, expectations, non-stop trying to be the best...that is "stuck" in Michael's subconscious energy. Phil Jackson used tools to coach to address some of that, but subconscious patterns are more of the driving force...and they can be released via energy tools. No wonder Michael needed to fall apart over the trauma/shock with his Dad after winning since that was another layer of heartache that surfaced. You can only bury feeling so long before they have to come out SOMEHOW and/or be shut down with addictions. Hugs to you, Michael Jordan!

[margaretmiller]

I love mj for life. He is forever my guy, the GOAT. Live stay amazing xoxo bless up