“The one thing that really hit us hard was when he called us ‘undeserving champions’” - Isiah Thomas reveals why Pistons didn’t shake hands with Michael Jordan’s Bulls after 1991 ECF
“They’re arch rivals, they are blood rivals… It’s gotten bloodier than ever” - Skip Bayless says Isiah Thomas has got no use for Michael Jordan, claims Thomas trying to make GOAT case for LeBron is "Jordan hating"
“‘Young man, you have to get back on the horse and start riding again’” - Isiah Thomas recalls Bill Russell’s strong advice after a tough loss, says Russell touched so many people
“I think that was best 3-man backcourt ever until right now” - NBA analyst says Golden State Warriors can surpass Pistons' legendary backcourt of Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars & Vinnie Johnson
“Those 2 guys are probably the two best points to ever play the game” - Charles Barkley puts Steph Curry on the same table as Isiah Thomas, says they’re the best little point guards to play the game
“Dr. J, Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Sidney Moncrief and I did not freeze you out” - Isiah Thomas tells Michael Jordan to "stop lying" about the origins of their beef, says his version is not factual or accurate
"This is going to be painful for me to say, but I think he passes Isiah Thomas as the greatest small guard ever" - Charles Barkley on where Steph Curry ranks on "greatest players ever" list
"He’s not talking about Jaylen Brown, he’s not talking about Tatum" - Isiah Thomas highlights Draymond Green's lack of focus as Warriors lose Game 3 to Celtics
"Isiah Thomas battled with Larry Bird, was losing to Bird, was beating Jordan" - Chris Broussard asserts that Finals MVPs are not as important as fans and media make them out to be
"The photo and the event are the pinnacles of Jordan's career" - Michael Jordan autographed court card featuring his iconic Game 6 shot from 1998 might fetch over $1 million in auction
“Isiah has always pushed back on Michael Jordan, he’s never given him any love” - Rob Parker on the ‘anti-Jordan’ sentiment in Detroit, says some people won’t wear Jordan sneakers there
“He should be in the conversation certainly with Isiah Thomas” - Max Kellerman questions if 12-time All-Star’s legacy will be impacted by playoff failure this year
"I was playing to satisfy the Bill Russells, the Kareem Abdul Jabbars and you know, the Bob Laniers" - Isiah Thomas recalls meeting Kobe Bryant and sharing basketball knowledge with him
"I think because the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan made it a big deal" - Isiah Thomas reacts to the infamous walk-off incident between Bulls and Pistons in 1991 ECF
"I don’t know Michael Jordan!" - Isiah Thomas claims tension between him and MJ was made up by the media, reveals he "wanted what Larry, Dr. J, and Magic had"
"But they did pummel Michael to death" - Charles Barkley gives 3 reasons why Isiah Thomas gets hate, including him snubbing Michael Jordan at the 1985 All-Star game
“But I have to agree with Rodman, if he was black, he’d be just another good guy” - Isiah Thomas sarcastically jokes about Larry Bird, recalls Pistons loss to Bird's 1987 Celtics
“He figured it was some trickery involved … let’s it put it this way, he hates Scottie Pippen” - Shaquille O'Neal on talking to Isiah Thomas about his 'Dream Team' snub
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