Michael Jordan's name is synonymous with NBA greatness. Millions of fans continue to have fond memories of Jordan's storied run with the Chicago Bulls. But over the years, some players from Jordan's era have spoken out against the six-time champion.
Jordan's former teammate Scottie Pippen has been one of Jordan's most vocal critics, calling him “terrible” early in his career. Two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas also seems to have had his fair share of issues with Jordan over the years.
However, Thomas' current problems with Jordan stem from the documentary “The Last Dance.” From Thomas' perspective, he believed he was on good terms with Jordan, at least until he saw the miniseries.
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Michael Jordan #23 speaks with Eastern Conference All-Star teammate Isaiah Thomas #11 during the NBA All-Star Game at Orlando Arena on February 9, 1992 in Orlando, Florida. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
At one point during “The Last Dance,” Jordan called Thomas an offensive name. Thomas disputed the comments, and during an appearance on the latest edition of “The Draymond Green Show,” the Detroit Pistons legend further emphasized that he doesn't forgive Jordan.
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Thomas also outlined what needs to happen for the two to get back on good terms.
“This guy went on international television and called me a bastard, someone who was very good to me,” Thomas told Green. “If you didn't mean it, then say it publicly. If you meant it, I understand. That's fine.”
Isiah Thomas, No. 11 of the Detroit Pistons, catches his breath with Michael Jordan, No. 23 of the Chicago Bulls, during a break in the game during an NBA game at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan, circa 1989. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Jordan suggested that Thomas was aware of how he was perceived throughout the NBA during his playing days.
“The public reaction changed his perspective a little bit,” Jordan said on The Last Dance. “Show me whatever you want. There's no way you can convince me he wasn't a goddamn human being.”
In a documentary that explores Jordan's final season in Chicago, the six-time NBA Finals MVP talks about the longstanding belief that Jordan was responsible for Thomas' exclusion from the 1992 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. He also mentioned rumors. Dream team. ”
At the time, there was speculation that Jordan insisted he only play if Thomas was removed from the roster. However, Jordan pushed back against the idea, saying he did not specifically request that Thomas not be on the team.
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Thomas spent his entire NBA career in Detroit. He was selected as an NBA All-Star 12 times. A few years into his playing career, Thomas moved into the world of coaching.
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