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In this exclusive and highly anticipated interview, NBA legend Isiah Thomas sits down with Cedric Maxwell to talk about his life, his career, and everything in between. From his early years in Chicago to his rise to fame as a Detroit Pistons point guard, Thomas offers a candid and insightful look into the world of professional basketball and his place in it.
As one of the most decorated players in NBA history, Thomas has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with fans and aspiring athletes alike. In this tell-all interview, he reveals the secrets to his success, his struggles with injuries and adversity, and his relationships with some of the biggest names in the game.
As a two-time NBA champion and 12-time All-Star, Thomas knows what it takes to be a winner both on and off the court. He talks about his dedication to the game, his commitment to his teammates, and the sacrifices he had to make to achieve his dreams.
But this interview isn't just about basketball. Thomas also opens up about his personal life, his family, and his faith, revealing a side of himself that many fans have never seen before. He talks about the challenges he faced growing up in a tough Chicago neighborhood, his relationships with his parents and siblings, and the role that his faith has played in his life and career.
Throughout the interview, Maxwell and Thomas delve deep into some of the most important moments and themes of Thomas' life, from his rivalry with Michael Jordan to his controversial exclusion from the 1992 Olympic Dream Team. With his trademark candor and humor, Thomas offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a true basketball legend.
So whether you're a die-hard Pistons fan, a student of the game, or simply interested in learning more about one of the most fascinating and accomplished athletes of our time, this interview is not to be missed. Join Isiah Thomas and Cedric Maxwell for a conversation that is sure to be insightful, inspiring, and unforgettable
TOPICS:
00:00 - Look back at Isiah Thomas Interview- Part 1
01:00 - Part 2 Intro: 1987 Larry Bird steals the ball
01:48 - How Bill Russell saved Isiah Thomas’ career after the steal in 1987
04:00 - The Celtics & Red Auerbach’s meaning to young black people in the 1960’s
04:45 - The Celtics of the 1980’s were teachers to the Detroit “Bad Boy” Pistons
05:20 - The Chicago Bulls wouldn’t accept the lessons Detroit tried to pass on

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

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[@libertypastor1307]

WOW! I am really impressed with Isiah's gentlemanly manner. He exhibits more wisdom, grace and patience than any baller I've ever seen from the NBA!

[@ascales30]

And he has always been like that

[@sonofapollo5892]

He’s been a gentle leader since day 1

[@angelae5748]

I agree. Another such former NBA player is Mahmoud' Abdul Rauf. If you haven't already, watch one of Mahmoud's interviews, or one of his speeches, or his documentary "Stand" that's on Showtime Sports.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Dude I'm telling you, he's an excellent, composed interview every time I listen to him. I grew up in the 80s and 90s just loathing Isaiah and the Pistons. Then I grew up and listened to Zeke and my whole opinion changed. What a wealth of history and knowledge this guy is, just thankful we've got veterans like Isaiah and Cedric that are so enthusiastic about sharing their experiences with us.

[@libertypastor1307]

@@RemoWilliams1227 Same with me. I hated Isaiah, mainly because I was a Celtics fan (because of Larry Bird). But after they retire, you see things differently. (Or maybe because we grow up!)

[@mrshawterry6]

Come from the same place Isiah Thomas came from on the Westside, i'll watch any interview he does, he the toughest 6'1 guard i've seen, and knew how to lead, outside of him talking basketball, Isiah T, is 1 intelligent man, i have nothing against M Jordan, but Isiah Thomas is my favorite player, and i'll say that as long as i'm alive.

[@NYCRIVER103]

This is one of THE BEST SPORT INTERVIEWS I've watched in 50 years.

[@Dogon_SS]

Always Great to hear Brother Isiah speak!

[@janetta5153]

Isaiah hits the facts and he does it with dignity and class....

[@KINGAMIIAMKING]

@janetta5153 Dignity and class? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Isiah Thomas has no class or dignity. Look up Anucha Browne Sanders and ask yourself if Isiah Thomas has any class or dignity. Where was Isiah's class and dignity when he lied to the police about overdosing and blamed his daughter instead?

[@janetta5153]

@@KINGAMIIAMKING I strictly speak on his basketball career. I try not to judge private lives because no one but the few involved know what truly happen behind closed doors .. I find it classless to speak on people's mistakes without having the first hand knowledge required to pass judgement.

[@KINGAMIIAMKING]

@@janetta5153 Isiah Thomas is bitter and envious and jealous of Michael Jordan and can't stop talking about him because he knows nobody cares about him or his career.

[@janetta5153]

@@KINGAMIIAMKING I'm bitter about Michael Jordan. He's the reason the NBA has become such a weak game. They had to soften the whole league for Jordan... Before him it was a real sport!!

[@KINGAMIIAMKING]

@@janetta5153 This is a damn lie. SMH Jordan retired in 2003. LeBron and commissioner Adam Silver are the reason why the NBA is weak. Thanks for exposing yourself. You hate Michael Jordan because he succeeded immensely in life and you're envious and jealous. Isiah Thomas can't keep Jordan's name out of his mouth because he knows nobody cares about him or his career. Isiah Thomas can go anywhere outside of America and nobody would know who he is or care as a matter of fact. Michael Jordan is a cultural and global icon and phenomenon and the most famous athlete in history and the consensus GOAT and the GOAT of GOATs.

[@dwaynefrazier8248]

Cedric Maxwell was a beast!!!!! He was very very underrrated.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Agreed 100%. He takes hell bc of Red (RIP) and Larry

[@terrellhubbard]

Cornbread!

[@davidsyked9420]

That move that McHale had close to the rim, that was Maxwell's move

[@davidsyked9420]

Zeke mention the way MJ treated Crause the Bulls GM and nobody wouldn't think about saying anything to Red Auerbach, Auerbach ran the league, he kept David Stern in line, Red the reason why the eastern conference only play the western conference twice during regular season

[@calsums914]

@@davidsyked9420 That was classless of Jordan

[@leodrosia4369]

One of best pgs ever...that is just so cool of bill russell to call isiah

[@ishetrying]

I loved that story. It tells you a lot about both guys.

[@arautus]

I remember Isiah Thomas very well, and I was a big Larry Bird fan. Isiah was extremely talented, but what made him a Great-Great player is his heart. I remember in the 88 title game vs the Lakers he was playing with a sprained ankle and going all out while limping around in pain. He finally got his just due by winning back-to-back titles in 89 and 90.

[@MrWARBUCKS24]

Pistons got robbed in that game 7 they would’ve been a 3 peat

[@calsums914]

Yeah he had that monster quarter

[@unclejj9600]

Zeek and The BAD BOYS gave us pride in Detroit

[@DjcHuCkNiCe1]

Thank you Isiah. That Celtics walking off the floor story is always forgotten.

[@kitrik23]

the fact is the pistons were the "bad boys " for a reason, and there was one common denominater - The Celtics walked off the court early without shaking hands cause the pistons were A-holes and then the pistons walked off after losing to the bulls because the Pistons were A-holes

[@MrWARBUCKS24]

@@kitrik23 had nothing to do them being assholes Philly and Boston didn’t shake hands after those conference championships battles

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

Thats cause its not a real thing m0r0n

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@kitrik23 no they were escorted out by security due to safety reasons

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@MrWARBUCKS24 Philly and Boston didnt walk off before the game was over genius

[@oiramsq73]

Max, please don’t make me love Isiah… please. As a 50 year old from Boston who grew-up glued to his tv for those battles with his green shorts and black high tops on - PLEASE don’t make me love Isiah Thomas. I already admitted that I was intimidated and jealous of his speed and playmaking… why’d’ja have to make me love him as a person? He’s such a nice guy. (I don’t actually know him.) He seems like a nice guy. As for his friction with MJ; for some people there is never enough… never enough wins… never enough money… never enough spark… and usually with those people there is usually something else missing: happiness. If you and Isiah and Magic and Cooper and all those guys can sit around and appreciate what everyone did and MJ can’t … well then that’s MORE for you all and LESS for MJ. That’s sad. All that money, all that success, all that notoriety and what seems like no satisfaction. Some day maybe.

[@netplayer23]

I really like how you put this. But, it’s human nature that, sometimes certain people just don’t like other people as people. As a huge fan of basketball I absolutely love and respect what Stockton and Malone did on the court. But as people, I dislike both of them and would not sit and talk with either one of them about anything whatsoever. Perhaps that is how Jordan feels about Isaiah (rightly or wrongly).

[@oiramsq73]

@@netplayer23 thinking back 40 + years : we never had the means to find out what players on other teams were like. If I was lucky I’d see a 3 min interview on the sidelines with Magic or Jordan or Kareem during/after a game. Today we can analyze ever aspect of a person’s life. (And thinking about Malone in particular - some of what I found out much, much, much later on was just ugly.) I heard Bob Ryan say that it irked Larry Bird that Kevin McHale could smile and be social with players from other teams right up until the tip-off. I kind of get that. The more you know about players as ‘people’ the harder it is to be cunning with them. It seemed like LB didn’t have a friend in the world until he was ready to retire. Jordan and Isiah … that’s eventually going to come out in the wash. When it does I’ll have my popcorn ready because (again thinking back over the decades) I would REALLY love to get inside the inner workings of those two guys. SUPREME players. I mean best of the best of the best… and they just can’t get along. This is more than wins/losses… it has got to be.

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@oiramsq73 no one cares you 1d1ot and quit talking like you know MJ personally

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@netplayer23 no one cares snowflake

[@cwtcwt6915]

Man was a gem to hear you guys after all these years sharing...good stuff fellas

[@tboned1]

Isaiah was the real deal...unstoppable and gave everything

[@tarnopol]

Fantastic interview-Zeke is legit funny and no bs.

[@malcolmmuhammad7993]

They didn't take it well 😂😂😂😂😂

[@altraylor4449]

Awesome Interview Cornbread Maxwell and Isaiah Thomas Are ALL-TIME GREATS

[@kvb44]

I knew this would be a special interview, and I was definitely not disappointed! 👏

[@georgejones3104]

Primarily primarily

[@kevinwilkins9627]

Isiah should've been on that first DREAM TEAM OVER STOCKTON

[@d-funksteryea5188]

Who beat everyone on the dream team…… Isaiah 🐐🏀

[@reckumodnolro1950]

And Dominique... I'm not sure over whom.. maybe Mullin? Who knows.. but he should have been there, I think.

[@netplayer23]

Over Stockton? The one who has the most assists and steals in history? That Stockton? I agree that Isaiah should have been on that team, but the most obvious player to replace should have been Laetner, who was basically the water boy for that team.

[@kevinwilkins9627]

@@netplayer23 Isiah 2 NBA TITLES(B2B I MIGHT ADD) Stockton 0 NBA TITLES

[@netplayer23]

@Kevin Wilkins You missed the whole point. I believe Thomas was the best point guard in the game. My point is that Stockton is the one he should've replaced! Malone, Ewing, Barkley, ALL had 0 titles and Drexler only had one! So did MJ and Pippen. So titles was not part of the selection process!

[@lamarreed151]

Great interview! Zeke has always been my favorite NBA player

[@bigdawg7262]

The Celtics walking off the floor in 88 has been beat to death, but nobody mentions that the NBA and Silverdome security staff told Boston to leave because they could not control the crowd that was about to rush the floor.

[@iampioneer81]

I'm curious about that. The way Isiah explains it, there were still 5 Celtics on the floor. The bench players are the ones that walked to the locker room. So security told the whole bench to leave but left 5 guys on the floor?

[@bigdawg7262]

@@iampioneer81 NBA security asked the Celtics starters and anyone not in the game to leave the floor because of the nature of the heated rivalry and the fact that they did not want any incidents with fans when they rushed the floor.

[@salaamthompson]

THANK YOU!

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Fax

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@iampioneer81 you cant have the whole team leave b0nehead

[@stevelubbehusen5842]

Awesome content... I could not wait to hear the 2nd part of this podcast how Classy the Celtics greats were with the up and coming Pistons. Good to hear. I know Bird & the Celtics had beef with Laimbeer, but good to hear how much they appreciated Isiah and How he appreciates what they taught him. Good that Bill Russell reached out.

[@2011dkv]

I would love to see a documentary of Isiah Thomas’s and Mark Aguirre’s journey to the championship. Those two taking notes and going into the Celtics and Lakers locker room as well as the advice they both got from those teams.

[@michaelsmith9400]

Great sit down with Isaiah, love his truthfulness. Nd I’m a old diehard Celtic’s fan, and one of the biggest fans of Isaiah game .Always respected his game , like him is something I am still working on, because of the Celtic’s and piston’s rivalry, but it’s moving in the right direction, GREAT!! Sit down .

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

Shutup Smith

[@Kentelligent24]

Living Legend!

[@jmax313]

@IsiahThomas #1 fan this is why "Detroit Basketball" still Loves this (Man) till this day. And I still owe you a Drink if we ever meet Sir !!!👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@L.Harris23]

Magic sat down and apologized to Zeke, Karl Malone sat down and apologized to Zeke, now MJ needs to. Only thing I'm wondering about is who he apologized to!

[@danesetner7408]

Magic didn’t apologize…he was being gracious and umm took 30 years to sit down with him. Did you hear in that interview why Magic ended their friendship? You have no idea but instead you say Magic apologized. Research man. Isiah was Magics best friend and when Magic found out he had HIV and had to retire immediately…his best friend Isiah was telling their mutual friends that Magic must be gay. But you concluded from the forced sit down that Magic finally apologized. Unreal.

[@b9479]

@@danesetner7408 nobody forced magic or isiah to have that sit down, but Jordan is too egotistical and immature to sit down and apologize to anyone

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

MJ and Isiah were never friends like him and Magic and Malone apologized cause of the elbow, not cause of a heated rivalry with him you 1d1ot

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@b9479 so MJ should be forced to have a sitdown according to your loony @ss

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Was waiting for part 2, good stuff.

[@briancoles4249]

This was great interview. I had no idea I might like Isaiah

[@itsmeitstrue]

I could listen to zeke talk about hoop all day. Really just about anything for that matter. Hes always been very intelligent and articulate. Hes got a point on the whole MJ thing. Itd be great if the two of them could squash they shit, but doubtful

[@elvissocias4676]

Explain to me what that point is...cause I think its all hogwash.

[@itsmeitstrue]

@@elvissocias4676 About MJ kinda bein a dick. To his opponents, his teammates, and management. That usually doesnt happen in all three areas. Then again MJ is the goat, different rules apply.

[@lamle4372]

Go see every other bit article filmed and written in the last 3 decades and come back when you know what the point is. Don't play dumb fool

[@bren226]

Obviously as a kid and Cs fan I hated this guy but Zeke is hands down one of the greatest ever

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Isiah Thomas is my all time favourite point guard. Thank you for how you played the game, thank you for your wisdom

[@hviii7452]

Appreciate this one…

[@michaellee258]

This is why Isiah is my favorite player other than his actual play, he owns his mistakes. A true leader.

[@paulmay1729]

What a great interview!

[@jameszimmerman2965]

Bad Boys, my favorite team of all time.

[@jameszimmerman2965]

Thank you for such a great interview.

[@coreyjordan2745]

Good interview!!! educational and informative!!!

[@keiferoliver138]

Loved the interview!

[@mariohostios]

Zeke equals click. I keep telling you

[@RemoWilliams1227]

For me it does.

[@ascales30]

Great interview!

[@KielenKingMusic]

I find it hilarious that despite all of the interviews Zeke is doing with journalists and other players (who were THERE AT THE TIME) that all corroborate his statements and FACTUAL, DOCUMENTED information, it's still easier for people to roll up in the comments and declare that somehow, despite all the facts, Zeke has successfully managed to fleece the entire planet and still has some nefarious plan to do.......who knows what?... LOL

[@lamle4372]

Isiah is the best. ON AND OFF THE COURT. My alltime starting five: Zeke, Flash, Bird, Dream, KG.

[@braxtonthomas6194]

I said it back in the 90's and I say it now; The Bulls cried thier way to the championship. BAAAAAAAD BOOOOOYS

[@Tony-mn7vo]

Very entertaining interview. I have not witnessed any better.

[@josephphoenix1376]

Excellent Episode 👍

[@rodneyperry7940]

When is Isaiah going to age? Dude looks the same as when he played.

[@feliciaturner9255]

As an Indiana native, I watched Isiah play for the IU Hoosiers under (the infamous) Bobby Knight. Isiah's interviews were always eloquent, expressive, and well received.

[@kingtyomama6564]

Thomas and the Pistons destroyed the Bulls for a handful of years. My feeling is Jordan dislikes Thomas because the Pistons leader kept MJ and the Bulls from winning more championships than Russell's Celtics.

[@broncobilly4029]

Zeke makes a great point. The Pistons gave the Celtics and Lakers credit for teaching them. The Bulls are reluctant to give credit to anyone who came before them. They act like they just showed up. The fact is, the Pistons were good for Jordan. They made him who he was.

[@JDJ98]

That's a lie. Jordan always credits The Pistons and the Celtics.

[@bigdawg7262]

Michael always gives props to the Celtics and Lakers. He does not owe Isiah nothing. Isiah forgets all the polarizing crap he did during his career that turned a lot of players against him. Notice, he's the only player having to have sit down interviews with players he's pissed off to make up with them, ie Magic, Malone, etc. There's a reason for that, and Isiah knows it.

[@iampioneer81]

@@bigdawg7262 So why do people keep asking Isiah to take them into the hall of fame? Chris Webber, Garnett, John Stockton etc. They all asked Isiah.....maybe there's a reason for that.

[@bigdawg7262]

@@iampioneer81 There's guys out there that like him, especially younger players that grew up watching him, but history shows he was not liked around the league.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Isiah has always been, and continues to be a mentor to the players that have come after him. Not many of the 80’s legends have done so much for todays nba players. He’s a wise mentor

[@terrancewoods3463]

This was dope!!!!

[@sydneymaner4527]

Detroit got beat u need to accept it.

[@troychrystal1405]

I love the isaiah thomas interview

[@craigcarbone5513]

Isiah Thomas is a gentleman and a great player and always has talked very highly about the Celtics! Isiah was a great player and now and forever has my respect as a player, but more so has a man! Cedric I am a huge Celtics fan and always loved you and fondly remembering you winning the 1981 finals MVP. You are one of my favorite Celtics of all time. As Isiah and Magic did I would love to see you and Bird reconnect your friendship completely! Great podcast!

[@serlonbigcelvine3974]

Great interview

[@servantleaderkwoods2789]

Great interview! IT gave the real deal without stopping to character assassinations.

[@dmoney8890]

Awesome 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@thaendofdabenchmedia3309]

Love this podcast and Isiah is my all time favorite player we both are from the Westside

[@kirkt.1596]

Excellent interview.

[@HollowWeird]

Isaiah is in my top two it goes bird then Isaiah and after Isaiah it's magic. And then you get like Michael Jordan and who everybody thinks is the elite. I mean no disrespect to Russell or wilt. I didn't grow up in their eras, so I never really watched them play. and if we take into account the eras before i was watching, Jordan wouldn't be anywhere on my list. and I think they were in the right when they walked out on the bulls in 91. he's always got a bad rap by the media And I honestly don't understand why? he managed to do something that very few people can actually say they're done He's beat Larry Bird granted it was an injured bird but still. even an injured bird is a dangerous bird. like I said he's my top player of all time. I know everybody says Michael Jordan but Larry Bird constantly destroyed him So how Jordan is in that spot is just beyond me. I love Isaiah talks about Larry with such high regard and respect. whether he is backing up his players like Rodman which I honestly don't even see at the big deal was and they still made it a big deal even after Larry's like I get it. or the walkout 91 it wasn't the first time you seen that I don't know what the big deal was. I watched the game and I and I totally got what I did it. I was a bulls fan I was more of a Celtics fan but in that competition I was rooting for the bowl the Bulls But the way that they handle themselves it just made me an Isaiah Thomas fan for life. I know people give them crap about it but that was the moment I became a Thomas fan.

[@andybilakshow260]

I pretty much agree. By the way, I like your avatar~!

[@mohamedacharki6527]

Search out why Larry and Magic consider MJ the best and you will find your answers. You sound wilfully ignorant. Thomas is small fish in the grander scheme of things.

[@danesetner7408]

You have no idea why Jordan is in that spot…lol..I bet you don’t. Maybe it was 6 titles and 6MVPs. Maybe might help you understand if you consider what Bird..Magic and every player of that era say about Jordan…he is the greatest. But you don’t get why? 🙄

[@b9479]

​@@danesetner7408 bird and magic dominated in a different era than Jordan, they're time were the 80s and Jordan was the 90s, I hate when people throw their names together

[@braxtonthomas6194]

CORRECTION: Nat Clifton was the first black man to sign an NBA contract. Earl Lloyd was the first black man to play in the NBA. His game started a day earlier than Charles Cooper's. I was honored to be his paperboy at age 11 when he was head coach of the Pistons. He gave us tickets to the game for Christmas. I still smile at the thought.

[@adolphdooley3632]

A “BAD BOY” FOR LIFE! Detroit Pistons.

[@713anand]

Every interview isiah does is 🔥 🔥.

[@waltshannon]

Nice interview great stories... C-Max, Serena, really!!!

[@mikehamm45]

That was great

[@Balraj.G.]

What a great host maxwell is and MJ done Zeke wrong for sure with that documentary. Great interview. Need to hear from some more of the Badboy Pistons.. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

In archives we have a tremendous convo between Cornbread and mahorn

[@Balraj.G.]

@@NBAHistoryCLNS I think John Salley would be a great interview as he always has great perspective on things. 👍🏽

[@locs2645]

Charles Barkley said MJ was the best player but no one would say He was a nice person!

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

No one cares fruitcake

[@statpadford]

it’s a shame the nba doesn’t see the value isiah thomas can add too a franchise. he’d have more of an impact today than he would have in the early 2000s. thanks to technology and 2k , these new players know exactly who Isaiah thomas is and will respect him as such. why he isn’t in someone’s front office is beyond me. he’s a cheat code today.

[@bikinifittv]

I think the league does see his value... I just don't think Isiah wants to be in someone's front office dealing with having to please one team owner or group of team owners. He's bigger than that, at this point. And he's already done that with Toronto and NY... I think Isiah prefers the freedom of being able to talk to anyone he wants whenever he wants. I think he thrives working as an analyst on TV for NBA TV and TNT/Players Only & NBA Open Court shows and segments... He gets to better brand himself, not just focus on branding one particular team. I think Isiah has chosen that career now, it allows him to mix with the whole league instead of only the confines of the guys on his roster. He gets to be more of a league ambassador like Bill Russell became than just a guy running one team.

[@tonycone7848]

Damn good podcast .

[@pastorj2297]

Excellent Interview!! Isiah is a class act. One of the greatest guards of all time. However, just because Boston walked off on Detroit doesn’t justify Detroit walking off on Chicago. That was not a “league” rule of thumb. The only thing that hurts Isiah’s career to me is that he won’t admit he was wrong and mad, yet he tries to justify it. Just like Boston was WRONG for walking off on Detroit!!!! Isiah is still that dude! Great interview 👍🏾

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

Boston didnt walk off on Detroit

[@martyemmons1859]

If it's Isiah Thomas giving the interview, I'm going to be there. No questions asked. I look at him today and he looks very healthy. In all aspects: Physically Mentally Spiritually Conversely, Michael Jordan's eyes are swollen and watery. All the time. Everytime you see Michael Jordan interviewed, he looks so pitiful. He's shaking, nervous and defensive.

[@b9479]

It's crazy how he's accomplished all he has and STILL seems miserable and bitter, he has some serious issues, that "competitive drive" he has is rooted from deep insecurities

[@martyemmons1859]

@@b9479, you're right. It's more than being a result of the competitive attitude. Here are a few examples: Bird and Magic. There aren't many examples that I know of that are as fierce. Their rivalry is legendary. It's true, they could've hated each other until the end of time. Until both Larry and Earvin realized that there are some things more important than playing basketball. Zeke and Magic. These two were friends until they played against each in NBA Finals. No longer was it the Pistons vs. Lakers for NBA's Larry O'Brien trophy. Thomas vs. Johnson TOOK center stage! Team mates and referees had to separate these two 'friends'. They had feuded for 20 years. Up until a couple of years ago during the "Players Only Monthly" interview when they reconciled. Admitting that feud was senseless. Will Jordan ever realize that he is no longer a Chicago Bull? That's the question.

[@johncampbell463]

@@b9479 Just heard this am on Sirius NBA radio starting lineup that Isiah is putting a tremendous full court media press fora public apology from MJ. ..Not gonna happen.

[@b9479]

@@johncampbell463 I was talking about MJ

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@martyemmons1859 yawn troll

[@pariswade3585]

I heard Larry Bird say he learned to play basketball with black men when he was little he said they let me play

[@jmp4177]

The Celtics walking off in 88 was all because the fans had started storming the court. Completely different situation than the Bulls incident. Before the end of the Celtics/Pistons game the rowdy hometown Detroit fans had gone down from the stands and were surrounding the court. With three seconds left there was a foul that stopped the clock but a bunch of the fans ran onto the court anyway, while the Pistons announcer can be heard asking them to return to their seats, and police officers are briefly seen on tv escorting them back off the court. That is exactly when the players on the bench started to walk out to avoid getting caught in the mass of silver dome fans. And according to Celtics staffer, Jon Jennings who was sitting right behind the bench, it was actually head coach, KC Jones, who TOLD the players to head back to the locker room. The broadcast announcer even mentioned that they were possibly leaving the court for "safety reasons." And then after the game is finally over, fans rushed the court and the Pistons players along with Chuck Daly were escorted off by police.

[@coreythompsonTheOneandOnly]

6:01 I love 💕 Isaiah Thomas 😂hes is almost the greatest point guard ever and hes an awesome 👍😎 human being. Cedric did a great job with this interview, the part where Isaiah said " They didn't take it well" damn that was funny 🤣 as it was true

[@jeromemark2509]

Awesome interview! I agree Jordan is a bully

[@troychrystal1405]

I like when you said michael jordan was crying every time you hit him

[@jrshield7793]

Isaiah thomas is a lovely guy.

[@irishgrl]

Mad respect for Isiah.

[@syrtyce]

Serena is NOT the greatest athlete ever. Please stop the pandering That said as a lifelong Pistons and someone who’s followed Zeke since high school(he competed against my cousin) I learn more things. I love how he’s willing To go against the establishment and come at Jordan. Still Great interview

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

Shutup dude

[@TAXENGINEER]

Wilt said they changed the rules for Michael to score more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJKUaWtjYq5sfJI This supports what Zeke says in the middle of this video. Zeke will bury the hatchet but it seems like MJ doesn't want to bury the hatchet. Shame on you MJ for not burying the hatchet.

[@anthonypaquette4830]

Bill Russell, always was top shelf, you as well Ma and isiah

[@Argee52]

Man, They should make a good true movie with the bad boys? A real Movie, not anyone with a made of mine and their opinion but a real true movie. Plus, I think it will make 100s of millions $$$$$$.....

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

Shutup troll

[@irishgrl]

@7:28. Yes. I’m glad Cedric brought this up. Rodman’s stupid comment about Larry was OUT OF LINE & FALSE TO BOOT!

[@Westlyn80]

Zeke is my top 10 PG. Jordan has shown the world how he'd felt about Jerry Kraus during his Hall of Fame speech. He didn't want him there. Jerry played them hard.

[@rafikz77]

Jordan dissed everybody in that speech, proving he is a bald certified clown

[@tjones617]

He's my top 2 PG

[@Westlyn80]

@@tjones617 I def can respect that. I hate that the media continues to not respect that man’s team and talent. Mike says he’s 2 and I respect that

[@d-funksteryea5188]

Top 10😡!!! You mean #2😮

[@Westlyn80]

@@d-funksteryea5188 I can see yo point. I agree with Mike and he is top 2. Most don’t have him in ten at all and treating him with the same disrespect Kobe receives.

[@terencejones8422]

MJ is two faceted and we all know it😂

[@melvincarter9640]

Here come the excuse for bad behavior. You know what get me the most, people excuse everything Jordan did because they idolize the man as if he is Jesus Christ and can't do no wrong. Only One person is the history of the world hold the title of perfect in everyway and a class act and that person name ain't Michael Jordan but Jesus Christ.

[@ericfleming347]

Legand all around good dude and great player also still looks like he is 25

[@davidsyked9420]

Maxwell was the MVP in NBA Finals when Larry Bird won his 1st Ring against the Lakers,

[@revandrem]

I love Zeke but MJ always credits the Pistons and having to go through them. The media may not have given credit but to say Chicago doesn’t is not truth.

[@123slasher.16]

Larry Bird said no white guy could guard him? In his rookie year, Boston had the best record in the NBA, met Philly in the ECF and lost 4-1 because Bobby Jones shut him down. I still have the Sports Illustrated from that series when it was 1-1 and Bird was on the cover

[@ckalnicki]

Isiah, very cool dude.

[@davidsyked9420]

Zeke's tell the story about Robert Parish hitting Lambeer, but he didn't tell what lead up Parish hitting Lambeer

[@ReigningWordsPublishingLLC]

Isiah a real one.

[@deepthought708]

Isiah has a valid point. The sissy league we have today is a direct result of Jordan whining.

[@nonamewillbegiven8838]

So he doesnt have a valid point and you are a m0r0n

[@davidsyked9420]

McHale was with Timber Wolves when he drafted Kelvin Garnett, not Boston,

[@thatguyfrom313]

My basketball hero. #badboys4life

[@joshtaylor8304]

Jordan might be the greatest player but Zeke is the greatest EVERYTHING!!!! Player Coach GM Owner everything he touched turned to Gold jus never got tha spoils of most of them but the real ones know Salute Zeke for being humble genuine & jus a real dude all around start telling the truth bout him least y’all can do (media)

[@johncampbell463]

Even Zeke, privately, can’t argue against the facts that as head of the old CBA he failed; that his involvement with the NYK was a failure in many many ways as well as college basketball coach at FIU. He looks great. All time talent and fierce competitor who played his best in the biggest stages and brightest lights. But from my understanding he did make a lot of enemies on the court who perceived him as insincere and manipulative behind his beautiful face. Been a big Knick fan since 1966 so there may be some bias with my perspectives.

[@joshtaylor8304]

@@johncampbell463 oh no I agree with your comment no bias nd salute to a real fan since ‘66 that’s loyalty to the core but I feel that in some of those instances even tho it didn’t translate to wins on the court the impact he had on the Knick culture was impressive made sure they were professionals at all times & at that time Dolan was in his prime for team neglect CBA yea that didn’t work nd I had forgot about his time at FIU so yea gotta take tha good with the bad but too me he still succeeded despite of nd against all odds

[@nonamewillbegiven6847]

@@joshtaylor8304 thats a good joke

[@poker2face]

Michael Jordan mentions the Pistons nearly every single time. Everybody knows this. How can Isiah say he never mention them?

[@MrWARBUCKS24]

He mentions them in a negative light

[@poker2face]

@@MrWARBUCKS24 No he doesn't. Other than personal stuff with Laimbeer and Isiah, he always mentions them as a hurdle his team had to get over that made them and himself stronger.

[@tomdigangi2722]

Isiah is correct about many of the facts of which puts forth. And I always respected his talent. What he fails to recognize is that he and his Pistons teammates elevated (or should I say 'denigrated') hard fouls into dirty play. Almost every team would commit a hard foul on a breakaway in order to prevent a player from getting an easy two: however that player would usually just grab the offensive player and prevent his from scoring. Similarly, in the middle of the lane, other teams would grab an offensive player's arms and "wrap him up" in order to prevent him from scoring. Isiah and his teammates, particularly Laimbeer lowered the bar and committed dirty fouls that subjected offensive to the exposure of serious, career ending injuries. If I'm not mistaken, and I could be, it was the Pistons who reveled in, and gave themselves the nickname, "Bad Boys." That is why Jordan and the NBA and much of America, including the Olympic Committee, chose not to name Isiah to the Dream Team (although John Stockton deserved it more than Isiah). What Isiah fails to recognize is that while he and his teammates may have "paid it back" to Boston, they did so in such a way (with suspect dirty play), that it was considered unsportsmanlike.

[@iampioneer81]

So what about Kevin McHale yanking Kurt Rambis out the air? The Pistons got that style from the Celtics. And they never hurt anyone or caused any serious injury. If they did.....name the player.

[@terrancewoods3463]

​@@iampioneer81 dont forget Oakley & The NY Knicks

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

I can stomach most of ur comment until u get to the dream team. There’s no way in Hell Stockton (or several others) deserved to be on that team and not Isiah or Dominique. It’s just false.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

The celtics were tough, not dirty by any means. The mchale/Rambis was a dirty play from a very NOT dirty player. It was out of character for mchale and any of his teammates have and will admit that. If u watch the play closely mchale actually tries to break Kurt’s fall in the very end- typical mchale regretting immediately what he did in the moment. In game 6, Worthy two-handed shoved Cedric Maxwell while in mid air. A huge no-no in hoops, even back then. But was worthy a “dirty player?” Absolutely not. These were in the midst of the most intense nba finals in history.

[@terrancewoods3463]

@@NBAHistoryCLNS agreed💯💯💯

[@WBond-fr4ys]

Great 2 part interview. But, c'mon: Bird's the second greatest Celtic. Mt. Rushmore? Babe Ruth, Ali, Jordan, Brady.

[@WBond-fr4ys]

P.S. Love IT. The greatest non-Magic PG of all time.

[@boxingbasics7015]

Jerry Krause was one of if not the best general manager ever Michael should have had more respect for him he's the one that put those teams together

[@TheSpeezo81]

Maxwell was with the Clippers when the Pistons beat the Celtics. He wasn’t on that 87-88 team.