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New York Knicks icon Charles Oakley recently made headlines again after he came out to say that Giannis Antetokounmpo would NOT have been a dominant force in the NBA during the 1980s/1990s. Another legend of that era is Isiah Thomas and the Hall of Famer was simply having none of Oakley’s slander. To set the […]

Hall of Famer and Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas has chimed in on who he thinks the true GOAT is. While Michael Jordan is hailed as the greatest ever by many, Thomas believes when it’s all said and done, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be crowned with that honor. Via First Take: “I […]

Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons infamously walked out on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls nearly 30 years ago. The Hall of Famer hilariously tried to pull off the same stunt on Tyrese Maxey during the Rising Stars competition on the first day of NBA All-Star weekend. Check out the awesome scene between the […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us! As always, the first day of the three-day event has the Rising Stars Challenge, where the best young players in the league play together. This year, the NBA changed the format to a four-team tournament and a game where the first team to fifty points wins. The result […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is one of the names headlining Team Isiah at the Rising Stars Game on Friday night. They’re heading to the final winning in the semifinals and Isiah Thomas had some rather hilarious advice for Ant prior to tip-off. The Hall of Famer essentially told Edwards the strategy in the Rising […]

Much has been made of how today’s NBA would pale in comparison to the physical nature of the game many decades ago. Many believe that today’s superstars such as LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets just would not be able to withstand the physicality of the 1980s […]

There is a reason why Chris Paul is called the Point God, and he showed that once again as he led the Phoenix Suns to a big win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Chris Paul dissected the Pelicans’ defense like a true maestro en route to 11 points, five rebounds and 15 assists […]

When most NBA fans think of the 1980s, they think of the amazing battles between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. They certainly are not wrong for that being top of mind. But the forgotten part of the decade is the Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” teams of the late 1980s. They won back-to-back NBA […]

NBA Hall-of-Famer Isiah Thomas had a very respectful message for Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s passing of him on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Now in 66th place, as Curry moved into 65th place during a big win over the Brooklyn Nets, Thomas had this to say via his personal Twitter account. Congratulations @StephenCurry30 […]

Ben Simmons is still not playing with the Philadelphia 76ers after a chaotic 2021 playoffs and offseason that saw their relationship fall through the cracks. While Ben has returned to the team, all the signs point that they are heading to a breakup. Several fans and experts have blamed Simmons for the situation. After all, […]

Despite Ben Simmons’ current issues with the Philadelphia 76ers, Isiah Thomas still sees a bright future for the Australian playmaker. The NBA great and Hall of Famer even went as far as to suggesting that Simmons can become Magic Johnson 2.0. In his recent appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Thomas shared why […]

Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas is as tough as they come. Small as he might be, the six-time All-Star was the cornerstone of the infamous “Bad Boys” Detroit Pistons from the 1980s. Thomas is well aware of the altercation Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was recently involved in and the NBA icon just […]

There are countless Where Were You When moments in the NBA. Michael Jordan’s shrug, LeBron James’ block, Kobe Bryant’s 81 points, Chris Andersen missing 748735 dunks during the 2005 Slam Dunk Contest, etc. But for the fans of the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets, one of the most memorable moments was the infamous […]

NBA legend Isiah Thomas recently claimed that the Brooklyn Nets “will not win the championship” without Kyrie Irving. Kevin Durant, for his part, couldn’t agree more. On social media, Durant made sure to let everyone know how he feels after Thomas and former Nets guards Kenny Anderson and Sherman Douglas showed their support to Irving. […]

Kyrie Irving has never been a darling of the media. Just recently, he was involved in another war of words against Fox Sports’ Nick Wright, who alleged that Irving would end up retiring if the Brooklyn Nets decide to trade him. For his part, however, Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas has given his […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving may be a polarizing player off the court, but his talent on the court is undeniable. He’s not an MVP-level candidate like his teammates Kevin Durant and James Harden. However, according to legendary point guard Isiah Thomas, Kyrie is incredibly important to their championship hopes. Speaking with Etan Thomas of […]

Detroit Pistons legend and former Indiana Pacers head coach Isiah Thomas recently relived and talked about the story behind the Malice at the Palace as the Pistons and Pacers’ infamous nasty brawl is once again a hot topic since a documentary called “Untold: Malice at the Palace” is currently being aired on Netflix The Malice […]

Isiah Thomas’ exclusion from the 1992 Team USA Dream Team is still a hotly debated topic nearly three decades after the fact. Despite a totally tacked roster, the Detroit Pistons legend certainly had the resume and the stature to at least get a look for the squad. But as we all know, Isiah Thomas never […]

There are few greater rivalries from the 1990s than that of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons. As it turns out, there’s still a bit of beef between the players from these two iconic sides. At least this appears to be the case for Pistons legend Rick Mahorn. In a recent interview on […]

There’s no debating that NBA debates won’t end. A recent remark by a former MVP candidate might raise some eyebrows after he declared Stephen Curry as the best point guard in NBA history. He chose Curry over Magic Johnson, who’s widely recognized as the GOAT PG. The Golden State Warriors sharpshooter was also picked over […]

It’s not often we see a player put on a classic individual performance that ends up in a heartbreaking defeat. Unfortunately for Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard, it’s happening regularly. Inspired by Dame Time, it’s time to look at the best NBA Playoffs performances in a loss. For Damian Lillard, that’s exactly what happened […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is arguably one of the most underrated point guards not only today but probably throughout the history of the NBA. Despite everything Kyrie has achieved in his career, he still seems to be constantly criticized — at times unfairly — by the media. However, if you need proof as to […]

Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas is a big fan of what Doc Rivers has brought to the table for the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Zeke appeared on NBA TV’s pregame show on Wednesday and had nothing but rave reviews for Doc’s first tenure in the City of Brotherly Love. “Doc Rivers is doing one of […]

The 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class is full of former superstars, one such star is Kevin Garnett. Garnett is one of the most dominating defensive players in NBA history and he also remained an excellent offensive one throughout his career. He was an MVP, a multi-time All-Star, and, most importantly to Garnett himself, an […]

Whether it’s the regular season, the NBA Playoffs, or the NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James continues his assault on an array of all-time records. In earning his fourth assist in Sunday’s exhibition match, LeBron passed Detroit Piston great Isiah Thomas for third place in the assists leaderboard in the All-Star Game, according to ESPN Statistics […]

Over the course of their careers, many NBA players have had to deal with injuries that prevent them from performing at their best. The grind of years of playing 82 regular-season games and more playoff games takes its toll on their bodies, and can result in injuries that rob them or months or years. Instead […]

On Monday, the New York Knicks sent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for veteran guard Derrick Rose. The move gives Smith a new change in scenery and an opportunity to grow. In his first night in Detroit, Smith took the time to watch the Bad Boys documentary series, which […]

Isiah Thomas gave his two cents on what the Brooklyn Nets need to do in order to be an “elite” team, placing emphasis on their need to be a better defensive team. “In order for this team to be an elite team…they’re going to have to continue to be a better defensive team.” @IsiahThomas on […]

There’s been recent rumblings of James Harden’s desire to play alongside both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets were a team that was reportedly present on Harden’s “wishlist” in the event that he was moved before the start of the season. Now those same reports have become more serious on […]

It’s one of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA: Isiah Thomas doesn’t like Michael Jordan. Recently, Thomas weighed in on the seemingly endless GOAT debate involving MJ and LeBron James. He joined Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast and quite unsurprisingly, he said LBJ is the clear-cut choice between the two megastars because of his […]

For NBA fans of the late 1980s to the early 1990s, the rivalry between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas proved to be one of the most intense head-to-head feuds of the that era–both on and off the court. Their unique relationship was put into the limelight in ESPN’s mega-hit docuseries “The Last Dance.” As it […]

Former congresswoman Stacey Abrams has played a pivotal role in the 2020 national elections. The voting rights activist has been a prominent voice in the state of Georgia, which now appears to be tilting in the favor of Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Abrams has been applauded for the invaluable work she has put in, and […]

To this day, NBA legend Isiah Thomas still has some ties with the Indiana Pacers franchise where he briefly served as head coach from 2000 to 2003. Although years removed from his post, Zeke still makes sure to connect with the team’s current players–particularly with their All-Star guard Victor Oladipo. The Hall of Fame guard […]

Isiah Thomas has contributed to this: After a second NBA ring with the Los Angeles Lakers, one wonders if Rajon Rondo has done enough to become a Hall of Famer. No, we’re not talking about his recent vacation photos. Another two-time NBA champion point guard and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas certainly thinks that the […]

Former Detroit Pistons point guard and NBA legend Isiah Thomas previously served as the head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 2000 to 2003. After winning multiple titles as a player with the Pistons, Thomas came up short of hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy during his three-year stint in Indianapolis. However, that did not stop […]

Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas has already publicly declared Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as his GOAT. The best and most “complete” player I have seen in my lifetime is @KingJames on and off the floor. He passed the eye test and the numbers confirm what my eyes have seen in every statistical category. […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas was recently a guest on Heavy live with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson and the two-time NBA champion said he’s open to sitting down with Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan and squashing their beef. Thomas admitted to Robinson that he didn’t know Jordan hated him until he watched “The Last Dance” […]

Three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner Jamal Crawford possesses one of the best handles in the NBA today–maybe even in history. This is exactly why when he speaks about this particular subject, we need to listen. The 40-year-old veteran recently named his pick for the player who has the best handles ever, and it’s […]

Detroit Pistons legend and Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas stands by his statement LeBron James is the greatest player in NBA history. Thomas took to Twitter to defend previous statements regarding James as the “GOAT,” citing a segment by FOX Sports commentator Nick Wright: Goat debate facts @getnickwright https://t.co/GAEXusrTEB — Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) […]