Bulls Outsiders

Matt Peck, John Sabine and Big Dave Watson recap the last 2 episodes of the Last Dance. They discuss, what led to the break up of the 1998 team, how can an NBA player get away with what Dennis Rodman got away with, and Horace Grant calls out Michael Jordan after being called a "Snitch". (1:40) - Were things wrapped up correctly in the Last Dance (9:00) - Dennis Rodman leaves the Finals to go wrestle (17:00) - Steve Kerr and MJ never discussed losing their fathers (27:34) - Would the...

Chicago in the '90s was all about Michael Jordan and the Bulls, so what was it like for the other major teams during that time? Host Laurence Holmes discusses this with four coaches who led teams in the shadow of the Bulls during that time. From the Blackhawks former coach Craig Hartsburg, from the Cubs Jim Riggleman, from the White Sox Gene Lamont, and from the Bears Dave Wannstedt, all come together to discuss one of the most important times in Chicago sports history. (0:43) - During the...

The Bulls Outsiders are back with another recap of The Last Dance episodes 7 & 8. Joining Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine is NBCS Chicago Bulls writer Rob Schaefer as they discuss the emotional side of MJ shown in the episodes and did MJ go too far with the abuse of his teammates. (2:46) - How are young people viewing The Last Dance (13:00) - Reasons for Jordan's first retirement (34:40) - 1996 Bulls vs the 2017 Warriors debate (45:00) - MJ winning the championship on...

Matt Peck, John Sabine, and Big Dave Watson, go into detail recapping episodes 5 & 6 of the Last Dance documentary, discussing MJ's gambling, his celebrity, and more excellent highlight montages. Later on, the crew gets into new Bulls GM Marc Eversley and his claim that he wants to make the Bulls cool again. (3:32) - The "dark side" of MJ (11:55) - MJ and the Bulls selling out the Georgia Dome (21:16) - Toni Kukoc and Isaiah Thomas' experiences with the Dream Team (27:30) - The media vs...

The Bulls outsiders of Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine discuss episodes 3 and 4 of The Last Dance documentary and discuss the importance of Dennis Rodman to the Bulls dynasty, the heated rivalry between the Bulls and the Detroit Pistons, and Michael Jordan's famous "Shot" vs the Cleveland Cavaliers. (1:20) - Favorite moments from episodes 3 & 4 (9:30) - The coaching change from Doug Collins to Phil Jackson (16:40) - The rivalry between the Bad Boy Pistons and the...

Matt Peck, John Sabine, and Big Dave Watson are excited about the Last Dance documentary on the 1998 Chicago Bulls. They recap the first 2 episodes and discuss was former Bulls GM Jerry Krause pictured correctly, favorite moments in the first 2 episodes, and expectations for episodes 3 & 4. (1:38) - Favorite moment of the first 2 episode (9:30) - The background of Scottie Pippen was finally shown (16:40) - Could the break-up of the 1998 team been handled differently (24:38) - John Paxson...

This week the move was made official, the Bulls hire Arturas Karnisovas as new VP of Basketball operations and Arturas has not disappointed in his opening few days. The Outsiders crew of Matt Peck, John Sabine, and Big Dave Watson discuss Arturas' letter to Bulls fans around the world, the firing of Gar Forman and the movement of John Paxson, and they get into the future of Bulls coach Jim Boylen. (1:30) - The GarPax era is over and a new chapter is here (11:00) - Arturas is going to...

Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine are back and discuss the Bulls looking for a new leader in the front office, the potential candidates that are interviewing, and the report that if asked John Paxson will leave or take a smaller role depending on what the new leader wants. (2:12) - The Bulls aren't wasting time on trying to find candidates (10:00) - John Paxson and Bulls aren't doing this normally (17:56) - The candidates that have interviewed and the ones that didn't (26:00) -...

The Bulls Outsiders are back with another episode as Matt Peck, John Sabine, and Big Dave Watson, discuss their excitement about the "Last Dance" documentary that was moved up to April 19th. They also get into Zach Lavine competing in a NBA 2K players only tournament, and they debate the greatest dunks in Chicago Bull history. (1:36) - We ALL needed this documentary to be moved up (8:58) - Why did ESPN hold the documentary for so long? (17:56) - What are you looking forward to most in the...

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, David Watson and John Sabine discuss the biggest topic of their lives. 1:00 Dennis Rodman challenges Rob Gronkowski to a wrestling match. Who wins? 1:30 Sabine explains why Rodman would win 4:25 Watson explains why Gronk would win 9:30 On the greatest wrestling nicknames of all-time

Bulls Outsiders, Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine are back as the pause on sports continues. SB Nation's basketball editor Ricky O'Donnell joins the crew to discuss the '96 Bulls, top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft and changes that could be coming this summer. (1:15) How the Outsiders are getting through their days without sports (4:07) Michael Jordan and the 1996 Bulls are definitely the G.O.A.T. (12:09) Players that the Outsiders love to love (Jamal Crawford appreciation...

The Bulls Outsiders are back to give fans what they need during this COVID-19 pandemic. Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and John Sabine discuss what the league will look like after the season hiatus is over, how do you finish this season, and how will Bulls management judge this season if the Bulls won't play another game. All that and more on the Bulls Outsiders Podcast! (3:56) - Teams that aren't in the playoffs, their season is over (6:40) - Could Bulls use this shortened season as an...

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson and John Sabine talk Coby’s first NBA start and another interesting timeout decision by Jim Boylen that led to a wild finish in a win over the Cavs. 1:00 Coby makes his 1st NBA start 8:20 Boylen’s double timeout leads to wild finish 14:35 Shaq saves the day 17:00 Is Shaq a cheaper option than Dunn? 20:55 Viewer comment: Trade Lauri, Otto and Dunn for Barnes? 23:15 LaVine snubbed by ESPN on his birthday?

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson, and John Sabine react to the Bulls 110-107 loss in Brooklyn. 0:45 Reaction to the loss despite the Nets having 28 turnovers 3:30 On Bulls reserves getting so many more shot attempts vs starters 6:45 Viewer comment on Otto Porter Jr coming off the bench 8:05 Viewer comment on why isn’t Coby starting 9:50 Viewer comment on blame for Markkanen struggling 12:00 Viewer comment on Matt sounding like See Red Fred 13:20...

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson, and John Sabine react to the Bulls 108-102 loss to the Pacers 0:45 - Reaction on Bulls dropping to 21-42 on the season 1:30 - On Shaq Harrison’s career night with 25 points 4:50 - On Coby White’s 26 points and should he be starting? 7:50 - Viewer comment on Coby 8:15 - On Lauri Markkanen’s struggles vs Pacers 13:45 - Viewer comment on why it’s not a good time to start Coby 14:30 - Viewer comment on Denzel shot...

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson, and John Sabine discuss Lauri Markkanen's return to the court, Coby White winning Rookie of the year, celebrate the NBA Jam anniversary, and try to pitch Spike Lee to join Bulls Nation! 1:30 - Lauri Markkanen is back! 5:15 - The Bulls "bench" was made up of starters/Bulls minutes restrictions 8:00 - Coby White delivers and wins Rookie of the month! 13:00 - Guys take some viewer comments 16:10 - NBA Jam Anniversary...

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson and John Sabine discuss the Bulls near-epic collapse vs the Mavs, Otto’s strong return from injury and Valentine’s reinsertion into the rotation. Oh and btw, Sabine met Luka before the game. 1:20 Bulls almost blow 8-point lead in final 25 seconds 5:55 Porter scores 18 points in return from injury 9:55 Valentine drops 17 points in push for minutes 13:40 LaVine won’t play all 82 games 15:25 Was that Gafford dunk his...

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson, and John Sabine react to the Bulls 125-115 loss to the Knicks. 0:45 - Reaction to losing to the Knicks and a very bad, no good February 3:15 - On Wendell’s return from injury 5:00 - Viewer comment on Knicks vs Bulls core 7:40 - Viewer comment on Outsiders attire 8:00 - Viewer comment on LaVine’s level of happiness in Chicago 10:45 - On development of Coby White 13:20 - Viewer comment on Wendell and Gafford...

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, John Sabine, and David Watson react to the Bulls 124-122 loss and another great game from Coby White. 0:45 - Welcome back John Sabine 1:45 - On Coby White career-high 35 pts 4:25 - What Coby and Zach do for each other when on the floor together 6:00 - On the Bulls overcoming a huge deficit 8:10 - On the Thunder and their surprising success this season 13:05 - Viewer comment on Outsiders seating 13:45 - Viewer comment on Coby...

On this edition of the Bulls Outsiders podcast, Matt Peck, David Watson and Allana Tachauer discuss Coby White becoming the first Bulls rookie since MJ to score 30+ points in back-to-back games, LaVine breaking the Bulls record for 3PM in a single season and Wade's role in the controversy surrounding Derrick Jones Jr.'s dunk contest victory. 0:40 - Allana's back and the Bulls losing streak is over 1:10 - White drops 33 points in 2nd straight game 5:30 - Satoransky records team-high 13...