‘Michael Jordan and Bulls Tactic’ Paid Tribute on Ted Lasso as TV Show Watched for 1.24 Billion Minutes Explains Legendary Championship Offense

Nithin Joseph | 05/08/2023
'Michael Jordan and Bulls Tactic' Paid Tribute on Ted Lasso as TV Show Watched for 1.24 Billion Minutes Explains Legendary Championship Offense

Ted Lasso is a show that has taken the world by storm. Surrounding a coach who’s traveled to the United Kingdom to take over a football team, the show is wildly popular. Having amassed 1.24 billion minutes watched on Apple TV Plus, it is an incredible comedy-drama series. However, it isn’t all just laughs and giggles. The show also pays homage to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. In particular, it paid tribute to the legendary triangle offense, the same one that helped MJ and the Bulls win six NBA Championships.

The triangle offense is one of the most iconic tactics in NBA history. Developed by former Bulls assistant coach Tex Winter, the offense insisted on having three players form a triangle on the court. This gave the ball handler numerous options in terms of passing lanes, as there was always a man open for the pass. It revolutionized the game and is utilized by teams even today.

Popular TV show Ted Lasso paid tribute to Michael Jordan and the triangle offense

The Apple TV show Ted Lasso is one of the most iconic shows in modern television. A combination of sports and comedy, it became a viral sensation overnight. With several iconic scenes, the show covers the difficulties an American football coach had to suffer through on his way to becoming a world-class football or soccer coach in the UK.

In addition to having a lot of motivational scenes, the show also paid homage to some sporting greats. Specifically, there is a scene that gives a shotout to Michael Jordan and the legendary Chicago Bulls. As Lasso, the protagonist of the show sits in a restaurant, he sees a clip of the 90s Bulls.

It was a short clip, one that showed MJ scoring a basket. However, the knowledge that is pulled out of the clip is emphatic. After watching Jordan in action, Lasso begins to brainstorm. And, it is here that the show introduces the iconic triangle offense. The same one that Phil Jackson employed en route to helping the Bulls win six NBA Championships. An offense, that Lasso learns he can apply to the sport of soccer.

It’s an incredible scene, one that showcases just how incredible and versatile the triangle offense was. Not to mention, it’s a great reminder of just how amazing His Airness and the Bulls were during their dominant run in the 90s.

The impact of MJ and the triangle offense of the Bulls is still remembered 25 years after their last championship

Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s truly were something special. Six NBA Championships out of 10 in that decade is something very few can accomplish. The fact, that their achievements and the groundbreaking system they employed is still remembered 25 years after their last championship run speaks volumes of their greatness.

To this day, Jordan is still revered alongside his teammates Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and the rest of the Bulls roster as one of the best. Understadably so, after all no one has ever come close to what they did since. And, it’s likely no one ever will.

Post Edited By: Utathya Ghosh
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Nithin Joseph

Nithin is a content writer at The SportsRush. Like his favorite athlete Kobe Bryant, the company has helped Nithin elevate his writing skills to a whole new level, especially as an NBA content writer. With over 1500 articles to his name, Nithin's love for the sport knows no bounds. And, as he continues to watch the sport on a daily basis, he hopes his fascination with the NBA, especially the Miami Heat will inspire more and more readers to give the sport a chance. Perhaps, one day making basketball in India as big as it is in the United States.

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