I think last night was my least favorite of the series so far, but still some things I found pretty interesting:

 

1) I think I could listen to a whole episode with Gary Payton talking.

2) I didn't realize what Jordan's salary was while playing AA ball for the WhiteSox

2b) It was interesting hearing why they put Jordan in AA

3) Jordan talking about being a nice guy. Great.

bugatti Trivia

 

I saw Michael Jordan play one game in person his entire life. That was the Birmingham Barons vs. Nashville Sounds the Summer of 1994.

I was surprised how good Jordan looked playing baseball and hearing that he was viewed by knowledgeable baseball professionals as truly having MLB potential.

I was surprised how good Jordan looked playing baseball and hearing that he was viewed by knowledgeable baseball professionals as truly having MLB potential.

 

I am really glad that he didn't choose baseball. But, I do wonder how good of a baseball player he could have been had he chosen baseball at an earlier age.

I am really glad that he didn't choose baseball. But, I do wonder how good of a baseball player he could have been had he chosen baseball at an earlier age.

 

I agree. He stole 30 bases the season he played. I was impressed by that also.

My brother-in-law's best friend was in AA at the time. He said MJ was really cool, even with opposing teams.

Does it bother anyone else on how the the documentary jumps around between different timelines? It feels like there's little to no structure.

Does it bother anyone else on how the the documentary jumps around between different timelines? It feels like there's little to no structure.

 

I enjoy the duel time lines.

Does it bother anyone else on how the the documentary jumps around between different timelines? It feels like there's little to no structure.

 

I enjoy the duel time lines.

 

I'm with Jumper Dad. I've liked it and I think they do a pretty job of making it really clear where they are in the timeline, but that could just be because I had a slight obsession with the Bulls, so its easy for me to follow.

Does it bother anyone else on how the the documentary jumps around between different timelines? It feels like there's little to no structure.

 

It doesn't bother me really, as I can keep up with what they are doing. But I do think it could have been better just going in straight chronological order.

Does it bother anyone else on how the the documentary jumps around between different timelines? It feels like there's little to no structure.

 

I like it. It goes back to show the background info of what is happening in 98.

I was surprised how good Jordan looked playing baseball and hearing that he was viewed by knowledgeable baseball professionals as truly having MLB potential.

 

I question this. He hit .202 as a 31 year old in AA. Francona said he could have made the majors with 1,500 more at bats. That's three more seasons, making him 34 years old. I think Jordan might have had a professional baseball future had he started playing minor league ball right out of college. I highly doubt he'd have been in the Majors for anything other than a publicity cup of coffee.

 

Remember: Jordan's people had a say in what is and isn't in this documentary.

I question this. He hit .202 as a 31 year old in AA. Francona said he could have made the majors with 1,500 more at bats. That's three more seasons, making him 34 years old. I think Jordan might have had a professional baseball future had he started playing minor league ball right out of college. I highly doubt he'd have been in the Majors for anything other than a publicity cup of coffee.

 

Remember: Jordan's people had a say in what is and isn't in this documentary.

 

You think Francona was lying?

2) I didn't realize what Jordan's salary was while playing AA ball for the White Sox.

2b) It was interesting hearing why they put Jordan in AA.

 

Definitely feels like Reinsdorf kept him with the Bulls salary to guarantee he'd be with Chicago if/when he stopped playing baseball.

 

I was happy to hear the reason he went to AA. I always assumed they felt like AA was where he fit best. I had never considered the massive amount of media space that was necessary.

You think Francona was lying?

 

No. I think 1,500 more at bats might have made him a potential MLB player. But how many 34 year olds are being called up to the majors for the first time?

No. I think 1,500 more at bats might have made him a potential MLB player. But how many 34 year olds are being called up to the majors for the first time?

 

I think every 34 year old with the right numbers and previous stardom that MJ had would be called up.