The Rush: Michael Jordan doc is just what the doctor ordered, NFL can learn from WNBA Draft
Michael Jordan documentary “The Last Dance” took the world by storm last night, the WNBA held a successful virtual Draft over the weekend while the NFL was busy imposing more regulations on its draftees and Donald Trump retweeted Lamar Jackson, proving we’re living in an alternate reality.
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- Welcome to the 2020 NFL Draft.
Oh, it was probably the casserole we had last night.
Detroit, please go on mute.
Oh, sorry.
OK then. Cincinnati Bengals, you are on the clock.
Cinci, loud and clear. Let's talk trade.
OK, screw it. We're just going to do email. We're doing email.
JARED QUAY: We'll get to Thursday's NFL Draft later in the show, but first, basketball. The biggest thing in sports right now is "The Last Dance," a 10-hour documentary on the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan.
Last night we got to check out the first two episodes, and to chat about that is Rush's international correspondent, Wesly Varghese. Wes, how'd you enjoy "The Last Dance?"
WESLY VARGHESE: Julia Stiles? She's my boo.
JARED QUAY: No, no, no, no. Not "Save the Last Dance." I'm talking about the MJ documentary, "The Last Dance."
WESLY VARGHESE: Oh. First of all, MJ is confusing. It could be Michael Jackson. Second, I did not move to the States until '97. So I did not really get on to the ball Jordan glory days. And three, my trusted NBA Twitter tells me that LeBron James is the GOAT. So I'm not drinking this whole Jordan Kool-Aid. You know what I'm saying? -
JARED QUAY: So there you have have. Thanks for your time [INAUDIBLE].
And now, to move on from the good old days to the future of basketball. Over the weekend the WNBA showed everybody how virtual live draft is done. These draftees wasn't gonna let no quarantine minimize they shine.
- Damn skippy.
JARED QUAY: As inspected, Sabrina Ionescu went to the New York Liberty with the first overall pick. And she's already taken on the role model thing. Check out Sabrina in her first meeting with her new teammate.
The number eight pick, Ruthy Hebard drove through Fairbanks, Alaska in a car parade. Living in Alaska, she's ahead of this social distancing thing.
The WNBA draft was a huge success. So let's see how the NFL is preparing for its draft on Thursday. The NFL reportedly sent a memo to potential draftees about what they can't wear during the virtual draft. It's the usual stuff you would expect-- no profanity or political [BLEEP]. Basically, no personality.
Blame Zeke for ruining a good thing. The list also includes what can appear in the draftee's camera view. They can't have Coca-Cola, Apple AirPods, are even Chobani yogurt. I mean, who can go through a stressful draft without Chobani yogurt? This is because the NFL is sponsored by Pepsi, Bose, and Dannon. See, that's why I never stuck in the league. I ain't giving up my Apple AirPods for nothing.
Now if the NFL were to ban fast food from the at home live shots, we know one guy who definitely ain't showing up. Donald J. Trump retweeted Lamar Jackson over the weekend.
- What is this, bizarro world?
JARED QUAY: Trump praised the young quarterback and Lamar responded in kind, which set up all kinds of Twitter angst. I have my own theories on what this is about, but we're going to leave you with a live look at Trump's Stan, Nick Bosa, after the president shouted out some other dude in the league.
- So much pain! So much pain.
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