Isiah Thomas
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Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas was the smiling assassin who perfected dirty play with a choir boy face. He orchestrated the 'Jordan Rules'...
WHY WE HATE HIM
Isiah Thomas was the smiling assassin who perfected dirty play with a choir boy face. He orchestrated the 'Jordan Rules' - literally scheming to hurt the greatest player ever. Then his Bad Boys Pistons walked off the court without shaking hands after losing to the Bulls, showing no class in defeat. He talked trash, played dirty, and somehow maintained this innocent persona that fooled everyone except his victims.
VILLAIN RESUME
TIMELINE OF TERROR
1985
Allegedly freezes out Michael Jordan in All-Star Game
1987
Bird-Thomas feud reaches peak intensity
1988
Develops 'Jordan Rules' defensive strategy
1991
Bad Boys walk off court without shaking hands
1992
Excluded from Dream Team due to Jordan's influence
2003
Sexual harassment scandal with Knicks
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GREATEST VILLAIN MOMENT
"May 27, 1991: The Bad Boys' final act of villainy. After losing Game 4 of the ECF to the Bulls and being swept, the entire Pistons team walked off the court with 7.9 seconds left without shaking hands or congratulating Chicago. It was unsportsmanlike, classless, and perfectly encapsulated their villain status. Isiah, their leader, endorsed this behavior with his actions."
THE DEFENSE
Isiah Thomas was one of the greatest point guards ever and led Detroit to two championships against superior talent. The physical play was within the rules of that era, and the Pistons were just competitors trying to win. His leadership and clutch performance in big moments, including playing on an injured ankle in the Finals, showed incredible heart and determination.
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