Newsletter
Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Reading: Michael Jordan Does 30-Minute Interview To Talk About Luc Longley, The Last Dance, And The Chicago Bulls Three-Peat
Fadeaway WorldFadeaway World
Search
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Follow US
Home > NBA News & Analysis > Michael Jordan Does 30-Minute Interview To Talk About Luc Longley, The Last Dance, And The Chicago Bulls Three-Peat

Michael Jordan Does 30-Minute Interview To Talk About Luc Longley, The Last Dance, And The Chicago Bulls Three-Peat

Aaditya Krishnamurthy
Aug 11, 2021
5 Min Read
Share

Source: ABC Australia

Michael Jordan has been a very elusive figure over the last few years. Ever since his NBA career came to an end, Jordan has made a big effort to try and stay away from the public eye. He rarely does any interviews and hasn’t made a lot of public appearances. It seems as though Jordan saw how over-involved the media was in his life, and always kept asking him intrusive questions. So now that he doesn’t have media obligations as an NBA player, Jordan has kept a safe distance from most people in the media. Any major communication that he has to make with the media, he does through his agent and puts out press releases. 

So it was a shock to most fans when Jordan sat down with ABC Australia to talk about Luc Longley for a docuseries about the Australian center. Longley and Jordan played together during Jordan’s second stint with the Chicago Bulls. Longley wasn’t featured at all in the 2020 docuseries ‘The Last Dance’, so it is absolutely fair that he is getting his own docuseries that focuses on his career. 

Jordan discussed a lot of subjects during his interview. He mentioned his return to the Chicago Bulls after two years, coming out of retirement to play again. But the Bulls he returned to was very different. He spoke about his first experience with Luc Longley, and how Longley’s approach to the game was very different from his own, and their dynamic together. Jordan did discuss why Longley was omitted from The Last Dance, noting that he regretted Longley’s omission. 

Jordan, toward the end of the interview, was asked why he sat down for such a long interview. Jordan mentioned that Longley was important to him, and he believes that his story was too important not to be told. Jordan also mentioned that Longley helped him grow as a person and a player, and he holds a lot of respect and admiration for the Australian big man. 

“He matters to me. He does matter to me and his story needs to be told. And I’m pretty sure I can enlighten it from my perspective and, you know, give him, give people his meaningfulness to me, you know, as a teammate as a competitor. I mean there’s some good and some bad, but that’s all a part of life. You’re going to have friends that you have good and bad things about. But we went through the trenches. We shared a lot, we competed together. And, I would take him any day of the week. If I had to go to a competition again. If you asked me to do it all over again, there is no way I would leave Luc Longley off my team. No way possible. Because he mattered. He had an impact on me. He helped me change as a person. To hear that they’re recognizing him and you would think, most people think, what can they be saying about Luc in a documentary? You can be saying a lot about the guy. I’m an example of what he meant to me and how he made me better as a player, as a person.” 

Jordan also shared a very embarrassing story about Luc Longley from the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz. The story is not only a good window into how the Finals went for the Bulls, but also how Jordan would react to his teammates, both positively and negatively. Jordan sitting down for this interview shows how much respect he has for Longley, something very few players in the NBA can say when it comes to ‘His Airness’.

Follow on Google News

Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News. We appreciate your support.

TAGGED:Chicago Bulls ArchiveMichael Jordan
Share This Article
Facebook Email Copy Link Print
ByAaditya Krishnamurthy
Follow:
Aaditya Krishnamurthy is a writer for Fadeaway World covering the latest news and exciting stories from the fascinating world of the NBA. After briefly working as a freelance writer in the sports and business sector, Aaditya began writing for Fadeaway World in 2021 about the day-to-day functioning of the NBA.After graduating from Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts in 2020, he worked as a freelance writer for years before beginning his MA in Communications at Penn State University. Currently, he is in the United States, and traveling to his home country of India. Aside from the NBA, Aaditya is a big sports fan, with soccer, football, Formula 1, and MMA being some of his favorites to watch.
Previous Article Shaquille O’Neal Mocks Dennis Schroder For Turning Down $84 Million Offer From Lakers
Next Article Kyle Kuzma On Meeting Kobe Bryant For The First Time: “Oh S**T, Kobe Knows My Name”
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Newsletter

Stay up to date with our newsletter on the latest news, trends, ranking lists, and evergreen articles

Newsletter
Facebook X-twitter Instagram

You Might Also Like

Minnesota Timberwolves News & Analysis

Anthony Edwards Gets Real On Putting “Belt To A**” On Elite Players Like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Stephen Curry

October 3, 2025
Golden State Warriors News & Analysis

Steve Kerr Took A Page From Phil Jackson’s Book To Avoid Contract Distractions During Warriors’ Season

October 3, 2025
Golden State Warriors News & Analysis

Seth Curry Admits He Didn’t Want To Team Up With Stephen Curry Until Now

October 3, 2025
Sep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic (15) takes questions during media day at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Denver Nuggets News & Analysis

Nikola Jokic Remains Loyal To The Nuggets Despite Not Signing An Extension This Summer

October 3, 2025

NBA - Fadeaway World

  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Boston Celtics
  • Brooklyn Nets
  • Charlotte Hornets
  • Chicago Bulls
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Detroit Pistons
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Houston Rockets
  • Indiana Pacers
  • Los Angeles Clippers
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • Miami Heat
  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • New Orleans Pelicans
  • New York Knicks
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Orlando Magic
  • Philadelphia 76ers
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Sacramento Kings
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Toronto Raptors
  • Utah Jazz
  • Washington Wizards

Pages

  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA Media
  • Exclusive NBA Interviews
  • NBA 2K News & Updates

© 2025 Fadeaway World @ All Rights Reserved

  • About Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World Authors
  • Editorial Team
  • Ethics Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Contact Us
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?