When Michael Jordan fired back at Jerry Krause for 'Organisations win championships' claim

first two episodes of Michael Jordan's documentary ' Last Dance' premiered on Sunday and revolved mostly around Bulls' 1997-98 season as it was largely branded as last year of legendary Bulls dynasty. As documentary explores several aspects of Jordan's NBA career, first two episodes also shed light on his deteriorating relationship with n-Bulls GM Jerry Krause.  man responsible for bringing toger squad that won two three-peats in a span of eight years is also being portrayed as man behind fall of dynasty in documentary.

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feud between Jerry Krause and Michael Jordan

first two episodes saw Jerry Krause celebrating Phil Jackson's one-year contract extension with Bulls but at same time, Krause stated 1997-98 season will be Jackson's last with Bulls. While Jerry Krause was busy having a feud with Phil Jackson, Krause was apparently distancing himself from Bulls roster and most importantly, with Michael Jordan.

first couple of episodes portray Jerry Krause as stereotypical villain who was ready to dismantle a championship-calibre squad because he was t given eugh credit. Krause's misquoted statement 'Organisations win championships' was highlight of first two hours of Last Dance.

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Jerry Krause appeared in documentary and appeared to take shots at Bulls and NBA superstar Michael Jordan with his statements. This revelation gives context to Jordan's speech at 2009 Basketball Hall of Fame event when he stated that he did t kw who invited Krause to event. 

With feud that ended dynasty w back in fray, here's what Michael Jordan had to say about Jerry Krause in 2009. "Jerry Krause is t here. I don’t kw who invited him. I didn’t.”  Jordan furr added Jerry Krause's statement saying 'Organisations win championships' did t make much sense as it was players who went out re and performed even when y were injured or sick. 

relationship between Michael Jordan and Jerry Krause will be explored in next few episodes of documentary. episodes will reportedly showcase how Jordan and Krause reached a point of return in ir working relationship.

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Jerry Krause net worth, Jerry Krause cause of death

Jerry Krause left role of GM of Bulls in 2003 citing health concerns. Krause continued working as a scout in MLB before passing away in 2017. In his later years, Krause suffered from several health conditions including obesity and Osteomyelitis. Jerry Krause net worth remained unkwn at time of his death. 

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