Isiah Thomas Disrespected Larry Bird but Eventually Paid Him the Ultimate Compliment

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During the 1980s and 1990s, some legendary NBA players hit the hardwood. That led to some fierce rivalries — only one team can win the title each year, after all — plenty of verbal warfare. 


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Isiah Thomas and his “Bad Boy” Detroit Pistons understood that reality better than most. In 1987, for example, Dennis Rodman made headlines by asserting that Larry Bird was overrated because of his race. Thomas then appeared to agree with that claim, although the guard later insisted he was only joking...READ MORE>>>

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