Michael Jordan opens up on Bulls' 'travelling cocaine circus' experience in The Last Dance

Michael Jordan's much-awaited documentary finally premiered on Sunday, April 19 (April 20 IST) and brought with it immense speculation about his NBA career. first two episodes provided a brief look at how Jordan burst onto scene with University of rth Carolina before being drafted by Bulls in 1984. How Jordan transformed an "aver" Bulls roster into serial playoff contenders is also well documented in opening episode. However, Last Dance also h Michael Jordan dress stories of his early NBA career and his experience with Bulls roster.

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Michael Jordan documentary: Michael Jordan Cocaine party

Michael Jordan was asked to comment on a group on Bulls roster that was famously branded as 'travelling cocaine circus'. mention of cocaine party group instantly drew a burst of laughter from Michael Jordan before NBA preceded to describe an incident with said group.

Jordan said, "I walk in and practically whole team was in re. And it was like, things I’ve never seen in my life, you kw, as a young kid. You got your lines over here, you got your w**d smokers over here, you got your women over here. So first thing I said, 'Look, man, I'm out.' Because all I can think about is if y come and raid this place, right about w, I am just as guilty as everyone else that's in this room. And from that point on, I was more or less on my own," he ded.

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Jordan's short reveal was followed by a series of monts that showed Jordan usually spending time on his own during his initial period with Bulls. Michael Jordan furr revealed that only thing in his mind during initial period was earning his stripes at Bulls and being recognised as a key member of organisation. 

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Michael Jordan Cocaine party: Immediate success after Jordan's arrival

Michael Jordan's documentary did t shy away from stating that Bulls roster was on a downward curve before Jordan arrived. Before Jordan joined franchise in 1984, Bulls h me only three playoff appearances in previous 10 seasons. 1983-84 season saw Bulls finish with an abysmal 27-55 (win-loss) record. 

However, Michael Jordan proved to be pivotal figure for roster as Bulls me 14 consecutive trips to playoffs en route establishing legendary dynasty in 1990s. With two three-peats in eight years, Michael Jordan retired having established himself as one of greatest in NBA history.

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