The basketball fraternity widely regards 1980s stars, Magic Johnson’s LA Lakers and Larry Bird’s Boston Celtics. We know them for being the greatest teams to play the sport. They’ve dominated NBA in their time, set out stage for the modern era of basketball. However, another team emerged during the 80s – Detroit Pistons, led by the “Bad Boys”. Of course, being bad boys, they toppled the two giants and carved out their own legacy.

Isiah Thomas finds this story interesting. And he doesn’t shy from speaking his mind. He speaks intriguing things about the legendary teams. In his recent interview, he shares his thoughts about the teams, their competitors, and an impressive comeback he’s witnessed.

Isiah Thomas reflects on the dominance of the Lakers and Celtics

Isiah Thomas still has a soft corner for the Pistons. He recalls the tough times his team encountered, especially during 1989 and 90, during the two championship runs. Without hesitation, he points to the Lakers and Celtics. He says, “In any criteria and measurement, those two teams are arguably the top teams to ever play the game of basketball,” Thomas said.?

Laughing on the matter, he continues, “We beat them. Those are the facts.“

The Lakers and Celtics were indeed a formidable force. But Thomas and his team managed to outplay them and secure their place in basketball history.

Thomas praises LeBron James’ Cavaliers for greatest comeback championship

When asked about the current era, Thomas holds high praises for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He specifically speaks highly of their historic comeback in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. “That LeBron James team that came back 3-1 against Golden State… That may be the greatest comeback championship that I have ever seen,” Thomas said.

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He went on to describe the ultimate moments in the finals, highlighting Kyrie Irving‘s game-winning shot in Game 7, ?Kyrie on the right side of the floor, shake, shake, shake, step back-boom. Oh, man, that was cold?.

This praise from Thomas speaks volumes about the impact of the Cavaliers’ victory. Fans know him for his remarkable clutch performances.

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In the ever-changing landscape of the NBA, Isiah Thomas’ reflections provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of basketball.

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