Is the NBA doing enough to combat racial injustice? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce and ESPN’s Amin Elhassan. Pierce explained his viral #JusticeForLloyd Instagram post, while Elhassan compared the New York Knicks to Homer Simpson.Lloyd Pierce:1:55 The viral #JusticeForLloyd Instagram post20:25 Diversity of NBA executives vs. players23:50 Working with the NBA Coaches Association to inspire changeAmin Elhassan:56:40 Why racial issues have overtaken sports1:07:30 Why NBA players don't need to kneel1:16:50 Knicks as Homer Simpson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

Ryan Saunders had one of his players tell him “that could have been me” after George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis. The head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves passionately decried police brutality and praised Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Okogie for their leadership in standing up for racial equality.4:30 Saunders’ reaction to seeing the video of Floyd12:35 Timberwolves player: "That could have been me"13:50 Saunders' IG post15:25 Watching Karl-Anthony Towns speak out32:10 "I hope more people that look like me do speak out"Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

Visualize your favorite picture of Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant, and there’s a good chance it was taken by Andrew D. Bernstein. The HOF photographer took Tom Haberstroh behind-the-scenes of how he captured some of the most famous images in NBC history. For video of the podcast: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/last-dance-andrew-bernstein-recounts-some-his-famous-michael-jordan-photos4:20 Hazards of champagne celebrations13:50 Michael Jordan the Piano Man29:00 The famous MJ lifting photo34:28 Kobe memories46:40 LeBron’s scissor-kick dunk photo1:02:07 Why Phil Jackson hated strobe lightingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

How does The Last Dance change the way we look at Michael Jordan? Tom Haberstroh explored with David Aldridge, who made frequent appearances in the documentary. Plus Aldridge, editor-in-chief of The Athletic D.C. and host of the Hoops Adjacent podcast, discussed what really happened during the MJ flu (or poisoned pizza) game.8:45 The flu game…or pizzagate25:23 Best behind-the-scenes footage in The Last Dance34:15 The list of everything MJ took personally38:46 What about the Wizards?40:40 Could the Bulls have stayed together in 1999?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

How do Michael Jordan’s teammates feel about The Last Dance? Tom Haberstroh sat down a trio of Bulls experts from NBC Sports Chicago: four-time NBA champion Will Perdue, former Bull Kendall Gill and Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson.21:06 How they felt when MJ announced his first retirement31:40 What Jerry Krause would have added to The Last Dance44:40 MJ smoking cigars in the locker room50:15 Playing cards on the plane with MJ56:51 MJ’s insane schedule with the Dream Team1:06:50 MJ crying on the floor after winning the NBA title on Father’s DayFor more, check out the Bulls Talk podcast: https://art19.com/shows/bulls-talk-podcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

How will The Last Dance affect Michael Jordan’s legacy? ESPN’s Pablo Torre revealed what he learned about MJ while watching The Last Dance. Plus Torre and Tom Haberstroh swap stories about fatherhood and Sam Hinkie's "Process".8:28 Receiving fatherhood advice from Shane Battier13:37 Pablo on the communal experience of The Last Dance 20:40 Why MJ agreed to release this documentary27:33 Should MJ have been granted editorial control over the documentary? 40:52 Pablo's journey to interview Sam HinkieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

Was Scottie Pippen the greatest No. 2 player ever? J.A. Adande, who was featured in The Last Dance, revealed his favorite stories from covering Pippen, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Plus Adande, who is now the Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University, joked about the mishap when he met Jordan for the first time.7:25 J.A.’s mishap when meeting MJ 9:59 Why MJ avoided the media after retiring26:32 The Pistons’ infamous walk-off vs. MJ 46:38 Phil Jackson’s version of load management51:40 Was Pippen the greatest No. 2 player ever?62:17 MJ’s speech at Kobe’s funeralLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

Was the Dream Team the most dominant basketball squad ever assembled? Hall of Fame wing Chris Mullin shared his favorite memories playing with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird at the 1992 Olympics. Watch Mullin and the Dream Team in the 1992 Olympic gold medal game on Wednesday, April 22 at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN.10:28 1996 Bulls vs 2017 Warriors?16:07 How MJ and Pippen felt about Toni Kukoc22:07 Charles Barkley and Bobby Knight clashing in '8429:01 The famous Jordan vs. Magic scrimmage in Monte Carlo42:18 Dream Team vs. other U.S. Olympic squads53:01 A Zoom call for the agesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

What was life really like at the top of the NBA? The Athletic’s Ethan Sherwood Strauss, author of the new book “The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty,” discussed how the team dominated the NBA for the better part of a decade, why Kevin Durant left and other anecdotes from the dynasty.8:48 Impact of social media on high-profile NBA stars13:51 Why Kevin Durant left the Warriors18:31 Getting yelled at by Durant23:33 How Steph Curry handled immense fame41:41 Awkward meeting with Andre Iguodala and Kevon LooneyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

How did NBA players prepare to guard Kobe Bryant? Shane Battier, a three-time NABC Defensive Player of the Year at Duke and a two-time member of NBA All-Defensive Team, shared the mind games he played with the Black Mamba. Plus Batter, who is now the Vice President of Basketball Development and Analytics for the Miami Heat, revealed which NBA player could beat him in a Jeopardy duel. 3:28 Which NBA player could beat Shane Battier in a Jeopardy duel?7:57 Advice for NBA rookies10:27 Reading an absurdly obvious scouting report on Kobe15:55 Guarding Kobe Bryant26:20 Watching Kobe Bryant’s memorial serviceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe