Michael Jordan's The Last Dance brought in an average of 6.1 million viewers: Report

Michael Jordan's documentary Last Dance, which premiered this Sunday reportedly averd 6.1 million viewers for first two episodes. documentary was originally scheduled to release in June, but date was moved up to April due to coronavirus pandemic. docu-series which focuses on Michael Jordan's life with 1990's Chicago Bulls was broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2. 

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Michael Jordan Last Dance viewers: Michael Jordan documentary avers $6.1 million viewers

first episode of documentary averd a reported 6.3 million viewers and second episode brought in 5.8 million viewers. Last Dance is w most-viewed documentary in ESPN history. It is also most-viewed ESPN broadcast in 2020 since  College Football Playoff National Championship Game between LSU and Clemson in January. As per reports, Michael Jordan Last Dance viewers surpassed expectations and 'blew away' everyone's 'optimistic projections.'

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Reports suggest that Michael Jordan Last Dance viewers were more than expected as a result of sports hiatus due to coronavirus outbreak.  Michael Jordan's popularity is being seen as one of integral factors in overwhelming success of documentary's premiere. Reports also analysed content of documentary, which includes never-seen-before before clips along with interviews from former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Phil Jackson. number of viewers are predicted to increase by finale five weeks later. 

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Michael Jordan Last Dance schedule

• Episodes 3 and 4 – Sunday, April 26, 9 PM EST ( April 27, 6:30 AM IST)
• Episodes 5 and 6 – Sunday, May 3, 9 PM EST ( May 4, 6:30 AM IST) 
• Episodes 7 and 8 – Sunday, May 10, 9 PM EST ( May 11, 6:30 AM IST) 
• Episodes 9 and 10 – Sunday, May 17, 9 PM EST ( May 18, 6:30 AM IST) 

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Michael Jordan net worth

As per Forbes, Michael Jordan net worth stands at $2.1 billion. NBA legend is considered richest NBA player in history. Jordan has also won six NBA championships in his career, all with Bulls. Over years, Jordan has bagged various endorsements, including his lifetime deal with Nike.