Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas shed tears in emotional reconciliation | ESPN

NBA legends Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas share an emotional moment of reconciliation, deciding to leave their past behind them after years of having a deteriorated relationship.
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[@tustari]

Those fools who call this gay. I feel sorry for y’all that you have never had a true brother in your life.

[@nickdobson1959]

Well said

[@christopherjohnson2532]

Tustari, AMEN to that.

[@nkuniverse7856]

Ahmen

[@nakdad]

I feel sorry for those people that say that and probably don’t mean it but I pity the people that say it and do mean it

[@5822huron]

I haven't

[@FPS1200]

There is nothing more difficult for a man than admitting he's wrong and apologizing. This was class.

[@jamesparker9754]

I agree.....way real men do... apologize.....

[@jamesparker9754]

What real men do

[@raydawg2115]

Yeah tbh a woman admitting she’s wrong seems to be even tougher 😅 because I still haven’t seen it happen lol

[@joelginsburg5984]

@@raydawg2115 I love your humour!

[@kingzkreations2636]

You are the 🐐

[@claudiaroberts6719]

You can tell this is something that has stayed with Isiah for a long time, as soon as he said "i apologize for hurting you" the tears came out. An apology can mean so much you can literally see YEARS of pain leave Isiah

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Try not to get a hard-on over it, "CLAUDE". HA!

[@whileimhere.6177]

Right. Especially because he could hear in Magics voice how genuine he was

[@Mario_N64]

Isaiah and the pistons were demonized and were called "thugs". While Magic and Jordan were the media darlings.

[@Mjermonthicks]

@@Mario_N64yea… I mean that's always true... The media pants who They want to be perfect however.. Isaiah has a HISTORY of just Bad relationships and it could stem from personal hurt.

[@ryandouglas8382]

​@Mjermonthicks My theory is that Isiah has always been the little guy with arguably the most heart. People don't believe me but he was a little more competitive than MJ, Magic, or even Kobe. He absolutely Hated losing and it crushed him being left off the dream team especially because the coach was Chuck Daly who coached him to 3 straight finals appearances(won 2), the season directly before getting left off the dream team. I'd be hurt too but MJ clearly was the reason lol he'll take it to the grave but we all know it

[@josencara7874]

One of the greatest moments in sports history.

[@gregcosta6965]

Oh definitely. I'll take this human moment over any trophy presentation ever.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Only to a fangirl like you.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

@@truesenate6703 Actually he isn't lying - he's just tearing up because he's sitting on a doorknob. HA, HA

[@Jayyy814]

@@91dodgespiritrt are you ok

[@st4r444]

Gayest moment

[@mdckzy]

For people who didn't know about the feud. The two were best friends at the beginning of their careers. In 1991, magic made his HIV diagnosis public, and Magic suspected IT was spreading rumors about his sexuality. In the 1992 olympics dream team, magic made sure Isaiah was kept off the team, and he openly admitted it in his autobiography "when the games was ours" published in 2009. And this interview was the first time after all those years of conflicts where these two men sat down face to face resolving the whole situation, and this speaks volume, life is too short for some petty ego shits.

[@Insaniya.humanity]

J S thank you for sharing man

[@andrewpike2398]

Didn't Michael Jordan also not want Isaiah on the team as well

[@MTRZ97]

Andrew Pike it was primarily Scottie Pippen who was pushing for IT to not be in the Dream Team

[@BBBYpsi]

I believe it was Jordan or Pippen that started that rumor Isiah was saying these things. Isiah remained loyal to Magic over the years & never said a bad thing about him & even lead the movement to have Magic play in the 1992 NBA all star game.

[@rg-rz3kv]

Andrew Pike yeah well Magic said in his book “nobody in the dream team wanted IT to be on the team” Charles also said once he didn’t want IT on the team

[@rudedawg4207]

man isiah has those tears hidden in for years . i felt that shit

[@dot_380gaming]

Dawg, I was saying the same thing...Then I saw your comment. Look at the way his body curled up when he hugged Magic. He knew they lost so many years to make up; yet, it was finally happening.

[@koubaasofien9264]

was the league's outcast for years.. cant blame him

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Definitely. I teared up with him

[@wnentv68]

Me too

[@iloading_]

He’s a baby

[@georgiykirov8235]

A lot of people are going to hate isiah after the last dance, but fact is he’s a great guy and means no harm on anyone.

[@mcray0309]

Doesn’t he have a sexual assault allegations where the knicks had to pay millions of dollars to the girl he assaulted?

[@MrKomadant]

A lot of people will hate Jordan also after the last dance

[@roberttorres7936]

C Man nah it’s because of his ego and looking people downward

[@roberttorres7936]

C Man he really doesn’t. There’s players arguably better than him. Wilt and Hakeem. I don’t think James surpasses Mj but there’s players out there that had a career than Mj and or have better individual achievement. Most people think he the greatest just because he’s the flashiest one of them all.

[@stanleymattis]

C Man so because he’s good at basketball he had a right to treat people like dirt? Make it make sense

[@junhesu3383]

You can tell he already forgave Magic long time ago, all he wanted was an apology, and he is able to finally hear it after 30+ years, what a relief for him, I felt that. You know he loves Magic very much based off the reaction he gave. Thats the type of Bromance that's real broader line.. but we through it

[@stevenpringle1670]

Naw you missed it. Magic is doing the forgiving in this scene. Magic did nothing to Zeke. Zeke was jealous of the friendship Magic was forming with MJ. Which made Zeke say somethings about Magic’s sexuality. Zeke is being forgiven by Magic. That fact Zeke sits across from Magic his him apologizing.

[@ricardosantanna9006]

@@stevenpringle1670 fake rumors and magic conspired to IT not be in the dream team

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Boo Hoo Boo Hoo. I'm glad these guys didn't make us actually see them "kiss and make up" like they did before LAKERS/PISTONS/playoff games 40 years ago. BARF...

[@LIVdaBrand]

Apologies matter ya know?

[@sonicthekid249]

What was the beef?

[@Roger-tv7sf]

This is so manly bruh Ain’t nothing wrong with showing a little emotion

[@xcaluhbration]

Facts! To put aside all the foolishness of your past childish behavior and to embrace each other as MEN or WOMEN is such a beautiful thing to see.

[@CHlEFFIN]

Thank your shitty music and the pathetic message it sends.

[@Astral0G1]

@@CHlEFFIN Hyper-masculinity runs a lot deeper than music lol

[@CHlEFFIN]

samauri butler amongst young man? Incorrect.

[@HaroonKhan-wd2dz]

MANCHESTER UNITED indeed i love basketball but soccer is much more well known and a lot easier to play (in terms of rules, not actual skill obviously any sport is difficult) all you need is a ball and you can have fun

[@pohlinho7988]

"i'm still mad that you beat me" even in tears you get classic IT

[@ShawnC.T.]

Felix Pohle Not only is Isiah's smile infectious, his laugh is maybe more so...

[@tomsocala3158]

If you talk to athletes, competitors, most will tell you. You remember the times you have won n its a great feeling but you NEVER forget the times you have been beaten, especially the bad defeats.

[@MistaGrim]

The Pistons did, but you forgot to mention that Byron Scott(starter) was injured and didn't play the entire series. Magic only played in Game 1 and less than 3 quarters in Game 2 due to a hamstring injury. If the roles were reversed and Dumars didn't play and Isiah played the same amount as Magic, the Lakers would have won just as easily as the Pistons did.

[@JoseMoreno-sp8wu]

IT also made u was snubbed from the Dream Team

[@mjperkins5400]

They’re not even crying over that. Everyone thought Jordan was the reason was Isiah wasn’t on the Dream Team but it was actually Magic who kept him out of it...and the F’ed up thing is they replaced him with Christian Laitner

[@pirols1]

Dude that was really emotional. You can feel isiah’s pain coming out, he must’ve been holding it for all this years.

[@gardofuentes363]

Yep about 25 years since MJ and Magic orchestrated the no-IT in Dream Team fiasco.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Try not to get a hard-on over it, FANGIRL. HA!

[@hummpy]

Is this the sweetest thing ever????? Love it.

[@bubbajaxx1800]

This will be KD and Westbrook in 30 yrs smh

[@carlitobrigante4999]

AyeWes2Immaculate CashWeAbout in that interview KD will tell westbrook. " you were always the real MVP"

[@samuelalexander700]

AyeWes2Immaculate CashWeAbout lmao I died

[@Ja-dy7vj]

AyeWes2Immaculate CashWeAbout I'm crying 😂😂😂

[@L3GACY31]

Tears over Here lol

[@theprincealexander]

AyeWes2Immaculate CashWeAbout Stop😂😂😂

[@wills.1978]

I love how Magic kept speaking for both of them when Isiah couldn't speak or even look at him. Even after his voice broke he stayed strong. That's real love between two genuine human beings. Spine tingling emotionally charged moment.

[@freddiebutler7113]

@Willy Scallz . Well said brother

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Try not to get a hardon over it. HA!

[@91dodgespiritrt]

@@freddiebutler7113 Try not to get a hard-on over it. HA!

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Do you cry yourself to sleep, very often? Ha, ha

[@jaimenavarro2497]

This is bigger than the rings,trophies,greatness careers and everything RESPECT ✊🏼

[@hartz9921]

I can barely comprehend how painful it must’ve been to lose a friendship like that, and lose so many years of each other, grow old together. It’s incredibly saddening to think about but beautiful to think it’s been rekindled after so many years.

[@niccodirenzi4126]

I feel a lil bad for IT...was on a rough team and was labeled as a bad guy. Dudes a champion.

[@CN19_]

Nicco DiRenzi what do you mean by bad team?

[@theextraholygiraffe2781]

@@CN19_ he was on the bad boy pistons, and not a lot of people liked them, becaue they were a rough team, and a lot of times were very dirty

[@StarloClowney]

C Mahoney man gtfoh with that

[@kooskansloos4834]

So true. Dude has a soft face. He was forced to act though, since he is a reliable team mate. Bill Lambeer was the true dark poisoning spirit of the Pistons.

[@johnbriglin6183]

Don't be fooled. Thomas would rough a player up here and there. But yea, he's cool.

[@blodhoundnito3303]

this speaks volumes u can fight for years but at the end of the day still be or be like brothers

[@jordy7750]

nito 345 💯💯💯💯💯

[@ojoj5194]

KD n Russ next..stop listen to the media

[@sulabulunji]

Guys guys guys. This is all for entertainment. They are playing y'all. They were cool with each other way before this. If not, did they have to do this in front of a camera? The same goes for Russ and KD.

[@abrahamabraham1019]

Dude, Magic betrayed Isaiah by working with Jordan to keep him off the 92 Dream Team, when Isaiha was the only one who stood up for Magic's right to play in the league after he contracted AIDS. The emotion was real. I don't think he expected Magic to ever apologize.

[@sulabulunji]

Ok

[@ajitkirpekar4251]

When you are young, you don't realize the pettiness until years afterwards when you have matured. Relationships are powerful things. They enrich and empower lives. Its honestly uplifting to see two accomplished me shed tears like this.

[@princegio1385]

It takes strength to go on national tv and do what these 2 did. RESPECT

[@roxxylala26]

Damn, looks like Isiah had that cry pent up inside him for soooooo long. Damn made me 😭. God is good. Bless them both for this.

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

roxxylala26 facts

[@roxxylala26]

@King Tubbzzz I don't think that was the only thing that made him so emotional. Everybody knows they had a long history of friendship until Isiah was talking sh*t behind Magic's back. Btw it wasn't just MJ & Magic.

[@rlouie05]

roxxylala26 Yet it’s painted as mainly the MJ’s doing IT dirty, even if those Bad Boys couldn’t get up after Jordan finally got over on his teams.

[@TylerG13]

King Tubbzzz a lot more than just them. Bird, Pippen, Barkley, etc.

[@a_frade_9769]

@King Tubbzzz he would have just ruined the chemistry for everyone tbh.

[@rmlorenz128]

KD & Westbrook in 20 years. KD: let me apologize if I hurt you, that we haven’t been together... Russ: Whaaaaattt? Bro what are you talkin bout man..

[@bawentertainment9895]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bryantparker7390]

I'm out man yall niggas trippin.

[@joshuakingi3183]

😂😂 bro you win haha

[@SunnyDarkoShow]

Hahahaha

[@JP-py3oi]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rhearhea4848]

Magic's apology speaks volume of IT's emotional reaction. How honourable to apologize face to face and hug it out. Both legends and simply great men who don't shy to be emotional. So much love and respect shown in this 2min clip.

[@dayra6425]

It’s Isiah who should be appoligizing

[@BayouFrog]

One of the most beautiful moments in the history of sports I have ever seen.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

You must be a bed wetter.

[@Hunsy_]

Who’s here after “The Last Dance.”

[@chandanakaimal6812]

Hunsy the last dance kinda and I say kinda changed my opinion bout Isiah but this changed it

[@frederickandrade2400]

who knows between Michael and Isiah ? Both are humans...

[@edmerc92]

@@frederickandrade2400 That one is tougher. Magic and Isiah were best friends for a long time before they went through a rough patch. MJ and Isiah have never been friends.

[@joelbotchway200]

@MANCHESTER UNITEDI'm a football fan I support arsenal but what are you trying to say?

[@abdulmuhammad4861]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C L

[@nanogamer4546]

I hope MJ and Barkley can have a moment like this in the future.

[@davidharris4611]

Nano Gamer they are still good friends tho

[@commonsense3921]

Why do you care

[@545047]

David Harris they haven’t talked in like a decade...

[@nanogamer4546]

@@545047 Exactly.

[@usmanqureshi8941]

@@davidharris4611 No, Chuck said Jordan stopped talking to him once when Chuck said he was a bad GM (which Jordan most definitely is)

[@matthewalkman386]

Magic was so epic in the moment to say "come here man" when he saw the amount of pain Isiah had. What a "magical" moment from the magic man.

[@MustangMike012]

Magic Johnson is a good man. He's genuine.

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

Isiah really needed that he has carried alot of baggage

[@elevate32767]

can you elaborate what baggage he is carrying

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

@@elevate32767 doesn't matter the baggage"we" all have baggage. And him reconciling back with Magic alleviated some of that. That's what life is about

[@donovanr1183]

@@elevate32767 I'm copying another comment: For people who didn't know about the feud. The two were best friends at the beginning of their careers. In 1991, magic made his HIV diagnosis public, and Magic suspected IT was spreading rumors about his sexuality. In the 1992 olympics dream team, magic made sure Isaiah was kept off the team, and he openly admitted it in his autobiography "when the games was ours" published in 2009. And this interview was the first time after all those years of conflicts where these two men sat down face to face resolving the whole situation, and this speaks volume, life is too short for some petty ego shits.

[@elevate32767]

@@thisislaflaretv5250 no, I need to ask about his 'baggage' because what's the point of making their reconciliation a public spectacle if people have no background information what happened in the first place? if they want to keep their 'baggage' private then don't turn it into an ESPN special.

[@elevate32767]

@@donovanr1183 thanks!

[@Ŵøøđÿŷý-G]

This is Beautiful. Two brothers talking out their differences instead of picking up a gun. I salute these two Men. #MuchRespect

[@matthewalkman386]

nobody would pick up a gun

[@boatstv6943]

They are rich and famous they don't to pick up a gun

[@zhenavia4280]

Respect, humility and reconciliation are greater than prized winnings.

[@taison5166]

@@zhenavia4280 True words. 💯👍🏾❤️

[@maxwilk4535]

Pick up the gun 😂😂😂 do you know who they are 😂😂 they not GDs 😂😂

[@agentcodybanx8909]

This moment probably meant more to Isiah than winning the championship. Losing out on so many years with someone you thought was your brother. I'm glad they were able to mend their relationship

[@RyMicTheKing]

Magic: I'm sorry Isiah: Immediately breaks down into tears

[@amsislam2010]

So special what magic done and it clearly meant so much to Isiah

[@ReggieBishop]

@@amsislam2010 exactly. Magic said it. He didn't just shake his hand or pat him on the shoulder and said "Are we good?" Magic said "I'm sorry". Beautiful moment.

[@michaelharris1616]

The power of forgiveness!GOD Bless

[@marquelcollins-gray9539]

Michael Harris very powerful

[@kartinmarl.7804]

“Hate is baggage, life’s too short to be pissed off all the time”

[@soogie6590]

kartinmarl .7 I read this as he’s too short to be pissed off all the time

[@richienolan4327]

American history X !!!! GREAT QUOTE!

[@xcardenas8407]

American history x

[@thomasbell5056]

American History X

[@frederickjones1577]

Well said

[@quingreese5445]

Crying like a baby…. These men were my childhood. Thank you guys for what u do and have done for people like me.

[@ridhowiranatakusumah6176]

me toooo

[@nonutemperor]

Man zeke has been waiting to hear that for 20 years. To all, pls give flowers to those who love you while they are alive.

[@GG-fi5jw]

I may have dropped a SINGLE manly tear made of pure testosterone watching this. I love women.

[@ariesmarsh525]

GG 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lurkomar9512]

GG WHAT 😂

[@jayso9359]

GG 😂😂😂😂😂 I'm right with ya bro

[@ej4346]

clever 😂😂😂

[@ta-shunanderson5444]

GG whatttt. Got all of us on break crying😂😂

[@RobertDGordon]

This right here, is Grown Man Shit! Life's too short for grudges and petty BS. You never know if you'll get a chance to make things right down the road.

[@nonename8589]

Robert D. Gordon confused to why it's grown man stuff?

[@RobertDGordon]

SimplyOneSound seriously...

[@nonename8589]

This is why i hate americans. I say i dont understand and you treat me mean?

[@RobertDGordon]

SimplyOneSound I said it's Grown Man Shit because it exemplifies, growth, maturity, acknowledging ones wrongdoing and seeking forgiveness, accepting apologies without holding grudges and moving forward.

[@devvv4616]

Hope kd and russ does this

[@kidcudi908]

I never knew how powerful apologies were until I had to do it with one of the closest people in my life. It feels euphoric and it’s like the world has been lifted off your shoulders

[@santiagopaz5026]

I can only imagine Michael Jordan watching this and laughing 😂

[@Janaya-fs8iz]

Smoking a cigar 😂

[@dee-jl6fi]

what would be funny about it magic don’t hate jordan

[@thewokebreaker]

LOL

[@Ali_Raza808]

I think Michael would get emotional too, he respects both these guys.

[@gnicevids]

Two real champions and i mean real champions

[@hv8546]

all champions are true champions, unless theres been robbery

[@gnicevids]

HV I don't mean like others are not but to to do this and publicly apologize and recieve the apology is something as a society should be done more often. To.me your a real champion for doing this and it was genuine.

[@hv8546]

I get you point , i think you should just say they are also champions in life. Champions are champions no less than any other, for whatever reason you might consider.

[@gnicevids]

HV I got you next time I guess I'll clearfy

[@stashouse617]

gnicevids they gotta meet in the finals first

[@mtmrd9289]

Oh my God that was beautiful, nothing in this world make a person greater than when you humble yourself. congratulation to those men for doing that in front of the world. Wow what a message they sent, God bless you.

[@freddiebutler7113]

Jehovah God is Good

[@OldschoolMusicJunkie]

Real men, honest and secure within themselves, can do that. I was happy to see this when it first aired. I shed a tear and had to call my best and lifelong friends to tell them how much they meant to me. We have 50+ years of true friendship. I suggest that everyone that watched this an read this comment, do the same and feel your heart grow.

[@ugoagwu5141]

I love Magic Johnson. He always comes across as a great man with a good heart.

[@Jabarinyc]

And that’s called growing up!! Emotional right now 🤭

[@markmata2671]

Seeing friends re-connect and squash beef, is amazing to see. I need to do the same. I shed tears watching this.

[@melliemel32]

Do it!! Life is too short! ~~Jesus is Lord~~

[@brucelee5850]

To me that's one of the greatest moments in basketball.

[@gbossaboy]

Total respect to Magic and Zeke for showing people what it looks like to be vulnerable and open with a friend, and to show everyone what reconciliation looks like.

[@The7thStep]

The true essence of a man. To be able to express when you’re wrong, to be there for your fellow man and brother, and to reconcile and move past your differences. This was beautiful to watch.

[@iKingRev]

Real men cry, have brothas, stand up for their families and they show love. It’s all good bruh.

[@brunoderbli02]

Every time I watch this video I can't help but cry. Because I saw these two geniuses playing, I know the great brotherly love they had and after their disagreement.

[@MrBmick79]

incredible basketball minds

[@CausticCreations]

mistakes are the hardest thing in life to reconcile.

[@miskonductkx911]

the thumbnail made me think Magic had some stupid ass hat on lmao

[@josiah111]

Real G I thought he was iman shumpert before I read the title😂

[@rd3188]

I thought it was a graduation hat 🎓

[@TheoryandRobG]

comment got me rollin bc it’s so accurate 😂😂😂😂😂

[@depressedgrizzliesfan4863]

Real G I’m fucking dying right now😂

[@influentialminds948]

Real G me too lmao

[@lionstigersbearsohmyanimal6741]

Isiah should of been on dream team.

[@lifewithgthemac161]

LionsTigersBearsOhMy Animals NOPE

[@jesuschrististhelord9937]

LionsTigersBearsOhMy Animals Yes

[@sergestrada2]

Stockton should have not been on it. I know he is the all time leader in assists and steals, but Thomas was amazing plus a NBA champion

[@GoatReactz]

sergestrada2 Thomas is better than Stockton

[@LightningLambo]

He would’ve if he didn’t piss off jordan

[@christophertmunro4503]

2 of the greatest basketball legends of all time sitting down and burying the hatchet after 30 years of feuding. Truly a beautiful moment when they embrace one another and clearly demonstrate the true power of forgiveness.

[@smirks1014]

This is what you call true men, the real deal. It's takes a lot of heart for things of this nature to occur. Amazing to see, wish this happened more often in this world.

[@seejaybaldwin7684]

I idolized Magic growing up. I've watched this relationship disintegrate over a 3 year period, culminating with Magic helping MJ keep Isiah off the Dream Team. To see it come full circle after so long, I shed a tear. One, because 12 year old me who cried like a baby when Magic had to retire still can't believe he's alive but WELL when many of us thought he'd probably be dead by the mid 90's tops. Two, people really don't know how tight Magic and Isiah were. And brothers shouldn't ever fall out that long, blood or not. They're brothers and it just brought the kid in me out to see them reconcile. Never too late to make things right with the ones you love y'all.

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

Spot on! The last part, never too late to make things right. It could have been too late for either of these two if one or both had died, for what? sport?ignorance? , then that regret taken to the grave. It is a lesson all of us young or old, nothing is worth hating or hurting other people for, and whoever we have hurt in words or deed, we should humble ourselves, forgive the person and let peace and love reign.

[@freddiebutler7113]

@@elizabethtimothy4776 Yes , the way Jehovah God created us to be , loving.

[@AmbassadorAusar]

This brought good tears to my eyes. Magic is the older brother that took the responsibility to reconcile their differences as you can see in his consoling Isaiah. it's beautiful indeed and it speaks to the healing that must take place between brothers because we are under attack. This will be a moment in time that I can cherish and learn from.

[@michaelblessings4105]

Thinking about my best friend I lost a few years ago due to an argument. Hoping we can reunite one day like this. God bless

[@dky_1353]

Call him. Make the first move. Bless.

[@RatIceCream]

Always gotta come back to this to remind myself to be grateful for who I have in life.

[@ClearYourMindTravel]

When I found out Kobe died, I was like I hope that Shaq and Kobe made up then a friend of of mine told me they did. Then I thought about Ervin and Isaiah and I just teared up.

[@ebonix33]

They did a one on one a year a go

[@elliea2080]

As Shaq told the media countless times it was the media who created the beef to make headlines. Kobe and Shaq always said they were brothers and Shaq said their relationship was of respect and a competitive rivalry to each other which helped the Lakers become successful in that period. More like a brother rivalry

[@delta8kitty491]

Ervin Johnson?

[@ClearYourMindTravel]

@@delta8kitty491 Yes

[@josecarranza7555]

@@elliea2080 Shaq lied. I’m a Lakers fan here in SoCal and we all remember the problems they had together. It got so bad, Shaq left in 2004.

[@bnu82]

I can’t stop crying. This is just beautiful. Life is to short. Please love, appreciate, honor the people that are in your lives. Because tomorrow is not promised.

[@Oscarspoem]

Life is just too short. Lovely to see these guys emotional.

[@mrodriguez7560]

Glad to see these two cats work it out, as a teenager i had to suffer through larry bird,magic johnson, and isaih thomas winning all those titles before my chicago bulls started their glorious run, but i. Enjoyed watching all of it. Thanks for the memories!

[@andrewsteele604]

Magic Johnson is just the man. Everyone in the league who played with him, or against him, loves the guy.

[@tinamarie8061]

If you watched the entire interview they showed you the definition of soul mates. Truly deeply & irreversibly connected for life. I pray they never spend another day without having each other. You could feel the healing

[@littleprince8164]

This is the friendship that I want.. friends that's as close as a family

[@FACTORYMAN84]

I can watch this over and over and I still get choked up. Two hard men finally reconcile.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

You definitely ARE a chronic bed wetter. HA, HA

[@michaele.7137]

am I the only one who didn't know they had beef ?

[@emmanuelaronov3478]

Michael E. Nah me too

[@daryellejohnson365]

because the beef is older than you probably are. When Magic caught HIV, Isiah Thomas said he was having sex with women and men

[@captainsplashman3935]

Isaha and majic were besties to the point where isaha was his best man at his wedding, and when Isahas Detroit pistons finally made it to the finals they faced the lakers, majic and isaha threw there friendship out the window right there. ( That's what isaha said in the Detroit Pistons 30 for 30)

[@jacksonnordstrom3467]

CaptainSplashman damn you need to work on your grammar and spelling son

[@asiaroberson1750]

Michael E. Me too

[@AC-kl8gi]

This is touching beyond measure. Two friends reconciling. A beautiful sight.

[@chinemeremudoh3732]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE GREATEST STUFF I'VE WATCHED ALL DAY TODAY...AND I'M TWO YEARS LATE!!!

[@nykia31]

Thrilled to see this. Didnt think this would ever happen. Isiah burned a lot of bridges over the years and you can see the toll that's taken on him. He looked like a broken man

[@theadmiral460]

Mr Thomas has faced Karma by getting grief and discord within his own immediate family...Karma always comes around

[@jrsmith1998]

ny_kia31 who did he burn bridges with?

[@nykia31]

1/2 the country of Canada, the city of New York, every GM and owner in the league for running the CBA into the ground, and virtually every superstar of his generation.

[@tonybryant7823]

Magic kept him off the dream team cuz he thought zeke clowned him about hiv.

[@joesilkwood4958]

The Admiral tell me more! please

[@gene8430]

Man, this is gonna go a long way in solving some of those childish feuds happening in today's NBA

[@nonename8589]

Gene 007 Yup. I told these two to stop being idiots. Took them so long to get here. But they're here. Thank ya Jesus

[@donttreadonmeiwonttreadony2360]

No it won't

[@INeedABlessingNow]

This is really touching. Magic showed what a real man is made of, and I'm glad that Zeke made amends as well.

[@joan.oviedo7ace3]

Two men who age and experience have helped them mature and see beyond rumors, pain, and scars. That conversation, apology, and hug brought healing. That is what it takes to be a man.

[@TheNamesDitto]

A few months ago one of my childhood best friends passed away. We've been distant because of different schools and colleges. Was just thinking of chatting up the old group to meet up for Christmas until I heard he left this world. Broke me to know that at 19, he's gone. If there were any stupid ass arguments or fights, that shit won't matter in the long run, and you'll end up regretting it. Grow up and forgive. The world is changing too fast for everyone to cope with, and I'm glad Magic and Isiah are friends again.

[@taifahaynes9441]

man sometimes it's hard being a real man and letting those years flow. this got me so teary eyed

[@907alaska2]

My dads favorite player Isiah Thomas every since being drafted. Him growing up seeing this two going at it with each other to now this he told me that they were brothers to each other. I come to every now and then just to hear and see this two going back to each other with Thomas's "I'm still mad that you beat me" gets me everytime

[@dot_380gaming]

The hurt of overcoming what was thought to never be reconciled , bring peace and comfort to the hearts of those involved. Those tears were well needed for this.

[@bpbonez]

Magic is the reason why he didn’t make the dream team. But we blame mike

[@shakethegreat3034]

wrong

[@bpbonez]

ShakeTheGreat I’m listening!

[@shakethegreat3034]

jonny bonez that dream team revolves around mike and what he wanted. They could’ve easily gotten rid of Christian Laetnner for Isaiah but they didn’t cuz of Jordan’s fuels with the pistons.

[@bpbonez]

ShakeTheGreat I can see that very understandable! Now was magic and Thomas not speaking during this dream team? Cuz to me it felt like this sparked them not speaking .

[@shakethegreat3034]

jonny bonez yeah it did stir up a bad relationship between them, but ultimately Jordan’s the one who basically didn’t allow Thomas on the team

[@kathyreed4775]

Omg... This made me shed tears big times....That was the longest hug ever💙... And Isiah is too funny even through all that pent up emotion! 😂😂

[@PoonieTune]

This was beautiful! 😢❤❤

[@sawluke]

As an NBA historian and avid fan, this is the best thing I've ever seen. I just hope we can get an MJ and Isiah moment like this one day.

[@Oxytocin_]

1:58 comedic relief was desperately necessary

[@whatttbailly]

Leo Quintana lol

[@henrygucci360]

I was about to shed some tears and then that comic relief came just in time

[@tellyhennessey5422]

This is the true meaning of growth within yourself and understanding of what it means to be human!!! Magic is 1 of the classiest guys I have ever known about

[@freddiebutler7113]

Both brothers have a genuine smile .

[@Elliottdetroit]

I bet y'all wont sit Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas together though

[@christinacumba787]

Or MJ and Charles Barkley

[@itr0863]

mj wouldn't.

[@eldio2124]

barcode0954 Isiah would want to kill him, they will die hating each other

[@thGodsn]

they've already reconciled

[@thGodsn]

They are best friends.....

[@Jbf-76]

I'm the Biggest Celtic fan there is.. I absolutely love Magic.. I respect, and love everything about him.

[@danieljohnson4530]

Lakers fan here, I feel the same about the Legend!!!!

[@jummyran]

The two biggest smiles in the nba history.

[@savagetaestheticknight221]

Wow that was powerful. Amen to that.

[@mikemike-jo3qw]

that shit brought a tear to my eye😭😭 Damn...I miss my pops, he stay round the corner and we ain't spoke in 25yrs

[@DC4L1991]

mike mike gotta make it right with pops man mine passed in 2015 and it’s the hardest thing i ever had to deal with...

[@imyourhuckleberry4547]

mike mike my pop died this Year. You will regret not patching things up.

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

I'm going to make things right with my pops 2

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

Love Brother

[@jbcool9178]

mike mike my mother and I had beef for years. She passed away in July of 09. I was able to reconcile with my mom before she passed but I still can't believe we wasted all that time not speaking to each other. Please talk to your pops bro and if he doesn't want to hear what you have to say, at least you tried. I get teary eyed just thinking about all the time we wasted but I thank God we was able to reconcile before she passed.

[@hinkhall5291]

Magic is truly a good human being.

[@randoltande]

That's The power of forgiveness much respect to magic he wasn't even tripping.... peace

[@alandominguez921]

Who's here now that the Meek and Drake beef finally over? 😂😂

[@benerceg7080]

Alan Dominguez hahahahahahha yes

[@trapone3]

Man it's the first thing that comes up when you type "magic Johnson" on the search bar 😂😂

[@Swoggify]

Alan Dominguez AYYYEEE

[@KNOKUT]

Alan Dominguez stop it

[@fuegojonn7698]

Alan Dominguez 😂😂😂

[@russellwalton5646]

We all have that one friend who we never forget but hard to forgive. Then that day comes when face to face and at that moment the pain and resentment go away... glad these brothers finally reconciled

[@eMCEe131]

bless both you brothers. mad love 4 y'all from Michigan.

[@stantaylor524]

This is so beautiful. What a authentic demonstration of sincerity, humility and purity of heart! Both MJ and IT are models of mature men on display before millions of viewers who have watched this video around the world.

[@Rvmirxz721]

Legends

[@JuanTonSoupXP]

James Ramírez I thought I commented this since we have the same profile pic 😂

[@steelxx1779]

@@JuanTonSoupXP had

[@jsmiller0605]

I've had great friends and lost friendships .. When you get them back I have cried many times .. Whoever thinks them hugging it out is gay is dumb .. It's not at all .. It's emotional and real men cry tears .. Any body have a problem with it fight me

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

@@yhwhfearingguy646 He doesn't have "AIDS" you low budget troll. Fuck you.

[@quientonthomas6619]

😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭💯♥️♥️♥️💙

[@yoe91]

I won't fight you but I'll challenge you to a game of darts. I'm not particularly good, but. Darts.

[@gilbertquirven8544]

There's two real men face to face. Respect n love 'em both 👏

[@ELWOPPO2010]

I'm not afraid to admit that I cried watching this. Coming from a Celtics fan who dispised these two. In the end these two are going down as one of the greatest ever. They don't make em like they used too

[@Ez_seventeen]

I havent cried in so long watching this is just like something is inside saying "you cant hold it in forever" very emotional😞