Person: Steve Kerr

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In his breathtaking career, Michael Jordan was always mindful that somewhere in the crowd someone was seeing him for the first time. Picture: Nuccio Dinuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

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Kieran Shannon: There will never be better than Michael Jordan - 23 takeaways from The Last Dance

Just like the season it captured for posterity, The Last Dance was a marathon that still left you wanting more - but gave so much. Here are 23 takeaways from revisiting the career of an athlete and the season of a team like no other.

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Kieran Shannon: Every player could use a leader like Michael Jordan, but that doesn't always mean a badass

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What is the Irish version of the NBA?

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The things you need to know about the global spectacle that is the NBA finals

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Turbulence a given in flight of their lives, but Dublin have Gavin in the cockpit

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First a break, then NBA Finals: Warriors eager for some time off

Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics - Game Seven

LeBron James: The man bleeding in the arena

The only statline James’s critics were interested in was that he was now three from eight in the NBA finals, in contrast to Michael Jordan’s flawless six for six record.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets - Game Seven

Round 4: Cleveland v Golden State, again

Here we go again.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

NBA coach delivers powerful reaction to Florida school shooting

"It doesn't seem to matter to our government that children are being shot to death day after day in schools."

Thu, 15 Feb, 2018

Dublin’s dynasty striving to stand still

Any fan of American sports will be familiar with the term ‘dynasty’. A dynasty is a team that dominates their sport or league for an extended period.

Sun, 25 Jun, 2017

Kevin Durant delivers as MVP helps Warriors to NBA title

As a fresh NBA champions cap sat a tad off-kilter on his head, Kevin Durant embraced mother Wanda. Then he moved across the podium and hugged Stephen Curry before accepting his shiny MVP trophy, holding out his arms and hoisting it for everyone to see.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017

Kevin Durant and Golden State Warriors focus on their final task

Kevin Durant does not need to be told that Golden State Warriors should have a muted celebration after winning the Western Conference finals.

Wed, 24 May, 2017

Another night of magic from Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry let it fly from the top of the arc, backpedalled as his record-breaking 3-ball dropped and then wildly began bobbing his head and shuffling his feet with the swagger of a two-time reigning MVP.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2016

Giants collide for NBA’s perfect finale

It’s the two-time reigning MVP who is trying to finish off a record setting season with a second straight title, against a two-time champion who is tantalisingly close to finally ending Cleveland’s 52-year title drought.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

Cleveland Cavs reclaim the one thing they needed: Hope

Like everyone else, Draymond Green could only watch as LeBron James and Kyrie Irving sent the NBA Finals back to Cleveland.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Lethal LeBron reminds Warriors the Cavaliers ain’t done yet

Crawling on the floor after a loose ball, LeBron James gathered himself and quickly got to his feet.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Stephen Curry inspires Golden State Warriors to showdown with Cleveland Cavaliers

Stephen Curry scored 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 96-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and into an NBA title rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2016

Houston Rockets v Golden State Warriors - Game Five

Golden State Warriors facing big fight to break Chicago Bulls’ record

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr knows just what his players are going through down the stretch of a potentially record-setting season. Having stumbled to the finish of a 72-win season as a player with the Chicago Bulls two decades ago, Kerr is watching his Warriors do the same.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016