ESPN

ESPN had a golden opportunity with no sports going on this Sunday night to satisfy the appetite of sports-craved fans like myself and millions of others. After the incredible success of “The Last Dance” documentary in April and May, they raised the bar for sports documentaries – especially ones that occurred in the modern era where most fans remember it in real-time. The summer of 98 was 22 years ago – long ago that the memories may have faded or some young fans weren’t alive for it but recent enough that they didn’t need to act like it’s news to us. They did a very poor job on this one. When it comes to the 30 for 30 franchise, they have done a remarkable job of bringing historical and nuanced moments to life. As a journalist myself, I love this b...