Michael Jordan Addresses His<br />Tough Reputation in 'The Last Dance' In the latest two episodes of ESPN's docuseries, the NBA <br />legend discussed his winning mentality and competitiveness. Michael Jordan, via <br />'The Last Dance' Jordan's toughness on his Bulls teammates was <br />so grating that coach Phil Jackson would <br />ask him to tone it down at practice. Phil Jackson, via <br />'The Last Dance' Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Jordan<br />even exchanged punches at one point<br />but quickly made amends. Former teammates Jud Buechler and Will Purdue add <br />that Bulls players were afraid of Jordan and that <br />he "crossed the line" multiple times. According to Chicago guard B.J. Armstrong, <br />Jordan was hard to deal with on a daily basis. Will Purdue, via <br />'The Last Dance' Jordan explains that he needed his team to play <br />at a certain standard and that winning <br />and leadership "have a price." In an emotional moment, he added that his <br />passion to win and mentality is who he is. Michael Jordan, via <br />'The Last Dance'
