Isiah Thomas rants about Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance’

The rivalry between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas has been around for a long time. Both Hall of Famers held a grudge against each other toward the end of their careers, stemming from their bitter rivalry and roles in the Chicago Bulls’ rivalry with the Detroit Pistons. Jordan wrote “The Last Dance” four years ago, and it eventually became his primary outlet for his bitter feelings toward the Motor City icon.

Isiah is opening up about his ongoing feud with Michael after his recent outburst on The Draymond Green Show.

No apology, no reconciliation

In a heated conversation with Golden State Warriors players, Zeke was brutally honest when asked about the possibility of rekindling his relationship with Jordan. Noting the widespread backlash Jordan received for his infamous comments directed at him on “The Last Dance,” Isiah said he would never consider any resolution to their feud unless he received a genuine apology. and attempts.

“No. This guy called me an asshole on international TV. Someone who was very nice to him. Unless he apologizes on international TV, there’s no dialogue. When you apologize, you can’t apologize and have a private dinner.” Publicly Let I’m embarrassed. If you didn’t mean it, say it publicly. Now, if you mean it, let it stay that way. I’m happy with it. “

Zeke explained.

unfathomable hatred

Jordan’s apparent expletives and confrontations in the 2020 documentary surprised Isiah, who expressed surprise at the outpouring of hatred toward him from the Bulls great.

“I never knew this guy felt like this until ‘The Last Dance.'” Thomas said. “For all these years you’ve been standing behind a tree throwing rocks and holding others accountable. If I had known you felt this way I would have treated you differently.”