Michael Jordan admits the hardest part of the Bulls' dynasty wasn’t the opponents, it was keeping egos and personalities from tearing the team apart.

In the late 1980s, the Bulls and the Detroit Pistons engaged in a fierce battle for dominance in the Eastern Conference. Known as the "Bad Boys," the Pistons employed the infamous "Jordan Rules" to stifle Jordan and disrupt Chicago's momentum. It wasn't until 1991 that the Bulls finally adapted, overcame the challenges, and rose to the top.

Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan is making waves as part of a highly-anticipated new project that will see the Hall of Famer in a new role.

A t this point, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen’s (one-sided) feud has persisted for a few years. The rift was formed due to the docuseries The Last Dance (streamable with a N

Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan, wearing his old No. 23 jersey, gives directions from the court during a playoff game in Orlando on May 10, 1995. The Bulls, with Jordan scoring 38, defeated the Magic 104-94. (Chris O’Meara/AP)

Former Chicago Bulls big man Bill Cartwright believes it's beyond time for Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen to put their feud in the past. "Nah, those guys are old guys now," Cartwright told TMZ Sports for a Monday piece. "It's like all that happened in the '90s. Shouldn't we be past that by now? Yeah, so it's kinda … nonsense."

Following the death of Pope Francis in late April, the Vatican concluded its conclave this week by electing Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope, naming him Pope Leo XIV. A Chicago native,

NBA fans on X chimed in with their reactions to the Flagg-Pippen comparison as it grabbed attention on social media. One user commented that Flagg's ability to take over a game is more reminiscent of LeBron James than Scottie Pippen, while another questioned whether Flagg is the same type of "quick-twitch" athlete Pippen was in his prime.