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Chicago Six-Times Episode 3: ‘The Last Dance’ takes flight with Air Jordans but lands in gambling trouble

Rick Telander and Richard Roeper are back with a discussion of Sunday’s premiere of “The Last Dance” Episodes 5 and 6.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Michael Jordan leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, during his civil trial against the defunct grocery store Dominick’s for using his name and jersey number without permission.

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Episodes five and six of ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance” cover the marketing deal that would change shoes forever. Hosts Richard Roeper and Rick Telander recap the story of Air Jordans, the Dream Team and how Michael Jordan handled the tough aspects of fame.

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