The name Michael Jordan is synonymous with greatness. His accolades and work have led many to consider him one of the greatest athletes of all time. Jordan’s influence extends beyond the basketball world. So when a former Boston Celtics player was left speechless after witnessing Wayne Gretzky in an NHL game, he praised the 4-year-old the only way he knew how. The greatness of a Stanley Cup champion.
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When Isaiah Thomas learned from Jamal Crawford that Wayne Gretzky was on the same court as them, Thomas immediately compared the NHL legend to Michael Jordan, revealing that he What a loyal fan.
“Gretzky is here? You’re lying, man. I have to see him. I didn’t even need to see him, I just wanted to see him.It’s like Jordan, man
” said the two-time All-Star.advertise
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Later on the day Thomas went to the game, he was working at TNT and had the opportunity to meet and shake Gretzky’s hand. He revealed to Gretzky that he was a big fan of Gretzky and was honored to be with the Canadian hockey player.
Gretzky is considered by many to be the greatest player in hockey history. He holds 61 national hockey records. His greatest accomplishment, besides winning four Stanley Cups, is that he has more assists than any other player in the NHL. This all happened while he was becoming the NHL’s all-time leading scorer.
Therefore, Isaiah Thomas wouldn’t be wrong to call him the Michael Jordan of hockey. Gretzky also has a good relationship with Jordan. They were even seen together multiple times. But did you know Gretzky once insulted Michael Jordan in public?
Back then, Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky decided to try their luck at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. When the waitress brought the drinks to the table, Michael Jordan gave the waitress a $5 chip as a tip.
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Gretzky saw this and decided to show Jordan how things were done in Vegas. He exchanged the $5 chips Jordan gave her for a $100 tip and said: “This is how we tip in Vegas, Mike“.
Gretzky is one of the few people in the world who is on the same level as Michael Jordan, one of the greatest figures in their respective sports. So hearing that from Gretzky was a real shock to the six-time champion.
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