That rivalry was exemplified in the documentary in several key moments between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas. The two were key players for their respective teams, and the biggest moment featured the Pistons walking off the court without shaking hands after the sweep by Chicago. Thomas tried to explain and rationalize the move in the documentary, but Jordan was having none of it.
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“You can show me anything you want. There’s no way you’re gonna convince me he wasn’t an a—hole,” Jordan said.
So the two won’t be on friendly terms anytime soon. But apparently, the real beef started way before they set foot on the court. Per former Pistons player John Salley, Thomas’ whole issue with Jordan started when Thomas’ nephew, who’s from Chicago, wore a Michael Jordan Bulls jersey around him:
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This whole feud started over … a jersey?
Nevermind that these were two of the greatest players and teams of the time. It all comes down to a good old-fashioned family rivalry.
Family: Can’t live with them, can’t play your greatest rival without your nephew wearing their jersey.
