The Last Dance: Best quotes from episodes 3 and 4 of the MJ doc
By Jerry Trotta
Episode 3
The opening minutes of episode three depicted Dennis Rodman defending his brand and declaring the importance of his role as the Bulls’ bloodthirsty rebounder and defender. Amid a montage of Rodman’s most recognizable highlights, he set the stage for the episode with an impeccable quote.
“I wanna go out there and get my nose broke,” said Rodman “I wanna go out there and get cut. Something that’s just going to bring out the hurt. The pain. I want to feel that.”
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The doc’s chilling opening credits followed that quote. We dare you to find a better way to begin the third chapter of The Last Dance.
The next segment centered on the ascension of Rodman and the Detroit Pistons, better known as ‘The Bad Boys,’ when they usurped the Boston Celtics as the powerhouse of the Eastern Conference. Among the several guests speaking on Rodman’s younger days in Detroit was Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton. In one simple sentence, Payton wholly encapsulated Rodman’s reputation as a relentless energizer bunny.
“He (Rodman) was the f–k up person,” Payton said. “He just f—-d everything up.”
Truer words have never been spoken. The entire Pistons team had a cutthroat reputation, but there’s no doubting that Rodman set this unparalleled standard.
“You don’t put a saddle on a mustang” – Brendan Malone, former Pistons assistant coach
Print the t-shirts! This quote doesn’t deserve a ton of publicity, but the metaphor does shed a glaring light on Rodman’s unwavering competitive spirit. Even when that edge would get him into trouble, Detroit’s coaching staff knew to leave him unbothered.
“When you do come to Detroit, you’re going to get your ass whooped” – Dr. Todd Boyd
Again, a large chunk of episode three brilliantly introduced the “Bad Boy Pistons” before it sunk its teeth into the rivalry they shared with the Bulls. Detroit knew what it was and embraced its role as the NBA’s antagonist.