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"This one a lil' different now" - Isiah Thomas got a warning about Michael Jordan from Bob Knight
2024/07/16 Report

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Bob Knight's Early Insight

Isiah Thomas, already a rising star with multiple All-Star and All-NBA selections, received a crucial warning before facing Michael Jordan for the first time in 1984. His former coach at Indiana Hoosiers, Bob Knight, told him, "This one a lil' different now," highlighting Jordan's unique talent.


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Knight's words came just weeks after Jordan was picked third overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA Draft.

A Memorable Encounter

The stage was set during an exhibition game in Los Angeles, where NBA stars clashed with the US Olympic Team.

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