Why do Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas dislike each other?

“Michael always had something for Isiah.” What seeded that feud? There’s a long-standing theory that Thomas was a conspirator to freeze Jordan out during the 1985 All-Star Game. (Jordan, who started the game as a rookie, scored only seven points while hitting just 2 of 9 shots.)

Does Isiah Thomas like Michael Jordan?

If there’s one thing “The Last Dance” showed us outside of Michael Jordan’s greatness, it’s that he and Pistons great Isiah Thomas do not like each other. All these years later, nothing has changed between the two rivals. And on Tuesday, Zeke took another thinly-veiled jab at Jordan.

Does MJ still hate Isiah Thomas?

If the Last Dance documentary demonstrated anything, it’s that the former Bulls great hasn’t moved past his disdain toward Thomas and the Pistons more than 30 years later. Despite all that, the two-time NBA champion voiced last year that he holds no hatred or bitterness.

Why was Isiah Thomas called Zeke?

Isaiah got his nickname “Zeke” when he was on the Pan Am team and the coach called him Z as Isaiah took too long to say. It just so happened that the most popular song that year was “Zeke the Freak” so Z became Zeke and it stuck.

What does Michael Jordan say about Isiah Thomas?

Michael Jordan Said Isiah Thomas Is The Second Best Point Guard Ever: “No Matter How Much I Hate Him, I Respect His Game.”

Why did Isiah Thomas retire early?

Isiah Thomas retired early because of his torn Achilles tendon. He suffered the injury on April 19, 1994, and announced his retirement just a month later, on May 11, 1994.

Are Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan still together?

Michael Jordan is married to Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, who he met a year after divorcing from his ex-wife Juanita. Michael and Yvette moved in together in 2009 and got engaged a couple of years later.

How old is Detroit Pistons Isiah Thomas?

60 years (April 30, 1961)Isiah Thomas / Age

Is Scottie Pippen vegan?

What sets Pippen’s popcorn apart from the rest? In addition to being vegan, Pippen says his product is “health-forward.”