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Metropolis Vintage Phoenix Suns pieces featured in SNL ‘Last Dance’ parody

Kenan Thompson in vintage Phoenix Suns pieces from Metropolis Vintage NYC in SNL sketch

In the 1990’s Michael Jordan helped take the NBA and the sport of basketball to new levels. Winning 6 titles in just 6 tries with the Chicago Bulls as they dominated the era of the 90’s.  In 2020 ESPN released a 10-part documentary series called “The Last Dance” that provided an in-depth look at the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty through the lens of the final championship season in 1997-1998. In May 2021 Saturday Night Live featured a parody sketch of “The Last Dance” with Keegan-Michael Key as Jordan, and Kenan Thompson as Charles Barkley. The SNL version takes a scene from the 1993 Finals, when Jordan’s Bulls squared off with Charles Barkley’s Phoenix Suns.  Kenan Thompson can be seen wearing vintage Phoenix Suns pieces from Metropolis Vintage NYC, as he plays the role of Charles Barkley.