Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss ESPN’s documentary on the Chicago Bulls, The Last Dance. They also talk about whether the NBA’s new development program is a threat to college basketball and assess the state of sports media during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Last Dance (05:38): What we made of the first two episodes of the 10-part documentary.

G League (22:46): Jalen Green is passing on the NCAA to go pro. What does that mean for the future of basketball?

Sports media (37:33): How the pandemic will change sports journalism.

Afterballs (53:34): Stefan on his daughter’s Scrabble triumphs and Josh on KO Pete McBride.

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