Beyond The Court is back this week with a fiery and passionate topic. Once labeled as Air Canada for his high-flying theatrics on the court, to finding himself being questioned for his effort and love for a city that adored him. The BTC crew faces off to discuss the legacy of Vince Carter in Toronto.

This week, Beyond The Court is back with Episode 5 as we recap the last two installments of @ESPN’s mini-series #The Last Dance. The stage is finally set, as episodes 9 and 10 take us through two of the most unforgettable series in NBA history. For MJ, the road to a second three-peat goes through a talented and well coached Pacers team, led by one of the greatest shooters the game has ever seen. The crew discusses the hardship faced by Steve Kerr when learning about the tragic murder of his father and how he was able to use the game of basketball as a refuge. Next, we break down the Utah series and the infamous flu game, arguably one of Jordan's greatest performances. We dissect MJ’s immortalizing game-winning shot, in the 1998 finals that propelled the team to a second three-peat. We discuss the what if… what if management could have kept it all together for one more year? And finally, the crew goes around the table with their closing thoughts.

As the documentary ends, we leave you with this small exchange...

Phil Jackson: Oh my God, that was beautiful! What a finish! Can you believe it?!”

Michael Jordan: “Yeah, I can! I never gave up. I never gave up...”

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOOvMirMUX8

This week on Beyond The Court, the entire crew comes together to review episodes 5 and 6 of @ESPN’s mini-series, #TheLastDance. As we hit the midway point of the documentary, episode 5 opens with a touching tribute to Kobe Bean Bryant. The intentional placement of the tribute at the start of the episode is beautifully brought together by taking the audience behind the scenes of the 1998 All-Star game at MSG, where a 19-year-old Kobe faces his idol, in what would become a lasting brotherhood between two fierce competitors. The BTC crew discusses this relationship in depth along with various other topics such as, the iconic Jordan Brand, the conception of the Dream Team and Jordan’s rise over his peers. We also get a glimpse into the effects and challenges that come with fame as MJ and the Bulls defeat the rugged Knicks and stare down the road to their first three-peat against the Suns, led by Charles Barkley

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmz5tw2SMRs

Beyond The Court debuts their first episode with a very special opening topic. The crew discusses the first two episodes of the much-anticipated ESPN 10-part miniseries, The Last Dance. The series features film from a crew that had an all-access pass to the Chicago Bulls during their historic and legendary run in the late 90’s. Beyond The Court dives into various topics by unpacking key moments that transpired over the first two episodes. Topics such as, the role of the front office, Scottie Pippen’s decision making and Michael Jordan’s unwavering drive to win at absolutely any cost.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVPRdpIvINI

Introduction to Beyond the Court podcast and what to expect.