By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Celebrating Derrick Rose week

On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss Derrick Rose's career and importance to not only the Bulls, but the city of Chicago.1:30 Our first introduction to Derrick Rose8:50 On the Bulls winning the draft lottery and why taking Rose wasn't a guarantee12:40 On Rose embracing his Chicago heritage and playing in his hometown16:05 K.C. Johnson on his relationship with Rose23:50 Our favorite Derrick Rose moments29:20 On Rose's impact on the league and meteoric rise32:20 On the trade that sent Rose to the Knicks and the end of the Rose era in Chicago35:30 On Rose's Hall of Fame chances41:45 Will the Bulls retire #1?47:50 On Heat rivalry and would Bulls have beaten Miami in 2012 if Rose stays healthy?55:15 How we feel about Rose today58:45 Any chance Rose wears a Bulls uniform again?

The importance of music on the NBA and The Last Dance

On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Laurence Holmes, Jason Goff, Chris Tannehill, and Jay ILLa discuss the influence of music on the NBA culture. 0:45 Why we are doing this podcast 2:00 Surprised Jordan wasn’t a huge hip-hop fan? 6:00 Why Jordan is still the most referenced basketball player in rap 10:50 How the Jordan brand is much more than a basketball shoe 14:10 The influence of Nike and Jordan brand on hip-hop culture 19:40 The Last Dance and use of music within the documentary 31:00 On Jordan using Kenny Lattimore to get hyped up 35:30 Jay ILLa on what the Bears like to listen to 42:10 On Chicago being ‘cool’ because of Jordan and what it’s like now 47:15 On Jordan being so important to hip-hop culture but not being a fan of it 54:15 On pushback to The Last Dance

The NBA season is set to return during a trying time

The NBA season is set to restart and return with 22 teams continuing their seasons for a chance at a playoff spot and a championship. Even though the league has set a schedule the current state of the country is still in flux due to the murder of George Floyd. Host Jason Goff is joined by Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, Kevin Anderson, and KC Johnson to discuss social justice and police brutality in America, the NBA restarting the season, and what does it mean for the Bulls now that their season is over.(3:00) - It's been a hard week for America(16:06) - When sports come back, we must still remember this pain(35:40) - This situation feels different(42:06) - Strong concerns over the NBA picking the season back up(53:38) - How will no fan games impact the players?(1:05:21) - The Bulls season is officially over, what will happen with Jim Boylen

Behind the scenes look at Sports Uncovered’s ’I’m Back’

NBC Sports' Sports Uncovered series began with a bang with the NBCS Chicago team leading the series with the 1st episode "I'm Back'. Host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and producers of the episode Ryan McGuffey and Tony Gill, to discuss the making of the episode and provide an inside look into Michael Jordan's famous fax.(2:12) - What was discovered in the episode(8:53) - The Last Dance documentary, didn't go over the secret Jordan practices(17:12) - Interviews that were done for the documentary(28:36) - Interesting nuggets from the episode(39:30) - LeBron James' comments in the documentary(45:00) - Things that were left out of the documentary

90s Bull Scott Williams on The Last Dance and Michael Jordan

Leila Rahimi is joined by 3-time NBA champion on the early 90s Bulls, big man Scott Williams and NBCS Chicago Bulls analyst Will Perdue to discuss and tell stories not heard anywhere else about the Bulls and being a teammate of Michael Jordan. They discuss the fiercest rivalries the Bulls had, challenging MJ's tough leadership, and Scott goes into understanding why MJ left the game after losing his father, because Scott lost his parents as well.(1:50) - Scott on his biggest takeaway from the doc was MJ crying at the end of Ep 7 of the last dance(5:20) - Understood Michael retiring after losing his father because he lost his parents(13:00) - Scott Williams on MJ telling Jerry Krause he wanted Scott on the Bulls(20:00) - Scott discusses being targeted by Jordan with his "tough" leadership(31:19) - Issues with The Last Dance not discussing why the Bulls lost to the Knicks in the 1994 playoffs(37:00) - Biggest rivalries for the Bulls

Marcus Jordan on being the son of MJ

In the Last Dance documentary, we got to see a peek into what being Michael Jordan is like. But what is it like being the son of the most famous athlete in the world? Marcus Jordan goes 1 on 1 with host Jason Goff to discuss everything that comes with being MJ's son. They dive into the Last Dance, who is the greatest player after MJ, and how is he pushing the Jordan brand forward with his own store, The Trophy Room.(2:35) - What is it like being one of Michael Jordan's kids(8:12) - The difficulties of sharing his father with everyone in the world(14:40) - Dealing with debates on if MJ is the best ever(19:00) - The story of the University of Central Florida changing from Adidas to Jordan(24:20) - MJ's relationship with Kobe(26:48) - MJ's relationship with LeBron(31:34) - Keeping the Jordan brand going with Trophy Room

Versus battle: 1991 Bulls vs 1996 Bulls

Now that the Last Dance documentary is over, it is time to debate which Bulls championship team is the best. Host Jason Goff hosts this battle of Bulls champions between the big man on the 1991 Bulls Will Perdue, and Bulls guard off the bench on the 1996 Bulls Randy Brown. Former NBA player Kendall Gill sits as judge as well. Which team do you think is the best?(2:44) - Which Michael Jordan was better?(9:23) - Which 3rd piece was better, Horace Grant or Dennis Rodman?(17:38) - Tougher Finals opponent, 1991 Lakers or 1996 Sonics?(26:06) - Who had the better bench?(33:52) - Which team you would want to party with more?

The Last Dance episodes 9 & 10 recap

Host Jason Goff is back with the NBCS Chicago Bulls content team of former NBA player Kendall Gill, Bulls insider KC Johnson, and Bulls Outsider Big Dave Watson to recap the final 2 episodes of The Last Dance documentary. They discuss the "Flu game", Steve Kerr's importance, Dennis Rodman leaving to wrestle, and the inside details of what happened after the Bulls won their 6th championship.(3:00) - Michael Jordan firmly believes he would have won a 7th championship(11:00) - Reggie Miller had Bulls fans really scared(23:50) - Facts/myths of the "Flu game"(34:00) - Steve Kerr's arc in the documentary(45:55) - Dennis Rodman leaves the team to wrestle(1:00:00) - Does LeBron James still think he's the best ever?(1:14:00) - The awkward ending to the Bulls run

Neil Funk on calling games during the 1998 Last Dance season

The 1998 Last Dance season was a year that has many stories and unique experiences from the people that were involved and around the team and play-by-play voice Neil Funk has his own as well. Filling in for host Jason Goff, NBCS Bulls Insider KC Johnson talks with Funk on that magical 1998 season, his career in broadcasting, and discussing what his final season as the Bulls TV play-by-play voice has been like.(3:00) - Thoughts on the Last Dance(8:40) - The 1998 championship was a tough one to get(13:00) - Neil's most famous call, "The shot over Bryon Russell"(15:20) - Neil's final season this year has been disappointing but understandable(20:00) - Neil's career with the 76ers(26:10) - Appreciation to the Bulls and Bulls fans

What was it like coaching during the ’90s Bulls era

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 early '90s the White Sox had a shot at a World Series(7:02) - Are there universal rules across sports to coaching a great player like Jordan(14:34) - Was there pressure for Jim Riggleman and the Cubs to win because of the Bulls(21:55) - Difficulties coaching in the same building as the Bulls for then new Blackhawks coach Craig Hartsburg(28:15) - Favorite Jordan story or moment