Michael Jordan Addresses Hisbr 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 Jordanbr even exchanged punches at one pointbr 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.