Are Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas friends? Bulls-Pistons rivalry leaves bitter taste

latest episodes of Michael Jordan's Last Dance highlighted Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons rivalry throughout 80s. In documentary, Michael Jordan revealed that he still hates Pistons. documentary episodes made fans wonder about Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas relationship and ask 'Are Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas friends?'. 

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Are Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas friends? Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas story

Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas story dates back to 1980s when 'Bad Boy' Detroit Pistons eliminated Bulls from playoffs for 3 straight years. team used defensive techniques to keep Jordan from scoring, which six-time NBA champion describes as 'personal'. When Bulls finally defeated Pistons in 1991 Eastern Conference Finals, Pistons left court without shaking hands. Pistons received backlash for ir move, though Thomas defended ir team, saying that y did t think beyond game and that is how things were back n. 

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When Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas relationship began to sour?

In a recent interview, John Salley revealed that ir rivalry began when Thomas went to his hometown and saw his nephew wear Jordan's jersey. Salley added that Thomas was mad after that, though t at Michael Jordan. In Thomas' brain, he believed that whenever he played Jordan, he was trying to go off so his nephew would kw this is jersey he should wear. 

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Isiah Thomas dream team

Despite being one of best point guards in NBA, Isiah Thomas was left out of 1992 Dream Team. Reports suggested that Jordan refused to play if Thomas was on team, which is why ultimately Thomas was left out of team. While speaking about team this March, Thomas stated that he was happy his friend Magic Johnson received spotlight. 

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