One of the most lasting revelations from the documentary came at the end of the final episode, when Jordan said that he wanted to return to the Chicago Bulls after winning the 1998 title, but the organization decided to commence a rebuild instead.

Many have questioned the veracity of Jordan's surprising comments, and former Chicago Tribune writer and author of "The Jordan Rules," Sam Smith, is one of them.

During a recent appearance on 95.7 The Game's "Bonta, Steiny & Guru," Smith said Jordan's account of being forced into retirement is a "blatant lie," adding that Jordan also "made up" or "lied about" multiple stories in the documentary.

"That was a complete and blatant lie by Michael," Smith said of Jordan wanting to return for the 1998-99 season.

"The pizza thing -- the poison -- that was complete nonsense," Smith said.

They weren't major, but the thing at the end [about Jordan wanting to return for the 1998-99 season] was a complete, blatant lie?

To back up his assertion that Jordan wasn't forced into retirement, Smith brought up a conversation between Reinsdorf and Jordan that took place during July of 1998, before the 1998-99 season was shortened because of a lockout?

Dennis is crazy.' If Michael wanted to stay, there was enough team to stay with."

Who ever forces Michael Jordan out to do anything

Anyway, such a blatant lie, but hey, that's part of the mystique of Michael Jordan."