In the latest twist in the long-running feud between Chicago icons and basketball giants Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas, the latter has stated that the former needs to come up with a public apology for his remarks from “The Last Dance.” Thomas unleashed an unexpected blow on The Draymond Green Show about the rivalry between the two legends.
It concerned his thoughts on Michael Jordan’s controversial exclusion from the Olympic “Dream Team” in 1992. Thomas’s remarks exposed a long-standing rift between the two basketball giants and what Thomas feels to be lies on Jordan’s part. The details stand in stark contrast to Jordan’s narrative, which the documentary series highlighted with his presence.
The details stand in stark contrast to Jordan’s narrative, which the documentary series highlighted with his presence.
This dude got on national television and called me an a**hole. Somebody who’s been really good to him. And until he apologizes on international television. We have no conversation, you can’t apologize and have a private dinner. Now, if you meant it, let it stand. I’m good with that.
Isiah Thomas said via the Draymond Green Show
Thomas has previously voiced his opposition to Jordan’s disparaging comments. He has said before that he still hasn’t received an apology from Jordan.
Isiah Thomas’ remarks emphasize the long-standing rivalry between him and Jordan, which goes back to their aggressive playing days.
Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan’s famous rivalry
There has never been a better rivalry than the one that exists between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas. Even though there may have been a lot of animosity between the two, their rivalry was solely focused on the game of basketball. A widely held belief holds that Thomas plotted to “freeze out” Jordan in the 1985 All-Star Game. Despite being a rookie to begin the game, Jordan finished with just seven points. Thomas, though, has consistently refuted the accusation.
Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan (Via: Open Source/X)Whether the allegation was true, the roots of hostility were sown back then and continued to grow during their Eastern Conference matches and the 1992 Dream roster selection process, during which Thomas feels Jordan had a hand in keeping him off the roster.
The fact that Michael Jordan fell against Isiah Thomas’ Detroit Pistons three straight seasons was the sole significant mark against his NBA career. The Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls played in the NBA Playoffs for four years running, with Jordan being eliminated three times during that run.
