It’s still hard for me to believe it’s already been over five years since The Last Dance – ESPN’s 10-part docuseries on the ‘90s-era Chicago Bulls – hit the airwaves. A hit amid the COVID lockdown, Jason Hehir’s documentary earned acclaim from critics and fans and even won a Primetime Emmy. However, the show also drew the ire of some former Bulls players, who felt they were either unfairly depicted or not featured enough. Horace Grant expressed his disdain early on, and it seems he still has less-than-stellar thoughts now.
Horace Grant was drafted by the Bulls in 1987 and ultimately played for the organization until he left to join the Orlando Magic in 1994. During his time in Chicago, Grant was part of the Bulls’ three, consecutive championship runs between 1991 and 1993. So, considering his place in the NBA franchise’s history, it made perfect sense for Grant to appear in The Last Dance. However, as the former player himself revealed on former teammate Stacey King’s Gimme the Hot Sauce Podcast, he almost didn’t join the project:
