Magic Johnson & Isiah Thomas | 1-on-1 Interview (Players Only)[FULL]

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  • @masonyeahyeah4784
    @masonyeahyeah4784 3 года назад +2146

    i feel like if timmy and kawhi did one of these they’d just look at each other the whole time

  • @forc3ofxf3ar51
    @forc3ofxf3ar51 4 года назад +556

    I called my best friend for the first in 7 years. Gotta let things go.

  • @claytonwinkler5881
    @claytonwinkler5881 Год назад +177

    If this ending doesn’t move you, you’re not human. How inspiring and how beautiful this whole interview was, especially the last 2 minutes! Worth every minute.

    • @omarss187
      @omarss187 10 месяцев назад +2

      Damn I might not be a human then

    • @peterpeter5611
      @peterpeter5611 3 месяца назад

      You're absolutely correct. This is my first time I'm actually seeing this video so I didn't know what was going to happen at the end but you're absolutely correct I cried my eyes out. And just like magic said so true God is good.

    • @michaelbentt3018
      @michaelbentt3018 3 месяца назад

      Whew........
      ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @candicev576
    @candicev576 3 года назад +601

    I love how Magic immediately said “I can change” when Isiah said something about him having a tie on. He then took his vest and tie off to make Isiah comfortable. Such a humble spirit. He wasn’t trying to outshine Isiah.

    • @AFitSouthernGent
      @AFitSouthernGent 2 года назад +23

      Yeah, I peeped that too. Total humility and respect.

    • @Lootroq
      @Lootroq Год назад +12

      That's dedication to harmony right there.

    • @wokksipper
      @wokksipper Год назад +4

      he didnt change he just took his jacket off for some reason, if u watch its the same jacket with the same handkerchief

    • @TheWarmDown_MMA
      @TheWarmDown_MMA Год назад +21

      @@wokksipper wasnt about the jacket it was about the tie

    • @nativekiowa9488
      @nativekiowa9488 Год назад +4

      You Spelled isiah wrong

  • @KingCobraofMeta4
    @KingCobraofMeta4 Год назад +425

    As a man I’m not ashamed to say I cried all the way through (and I’m not a big cryer)the love,the respect,the story of two friends in a journey.these men had a fallout over a miss understanding and to see them hug and cry together was the most masculine/beautiful thing I ever seen.thank you brothas for showing this.

    • @bobadsit1813
      @bobadsit1813 Год назад +17

      Never be ashamed to show emotion particularly as a man. That’s a false construct that a man should never show emotion. As men, our vulnerability allows us to connect more with others in a Godly way. Be well brother!

    • @pacmanLINY
      @pacmanLINY Год назад +7

      Same! Seeing two brothers come back to loving each other is the way life should be. It’s sad when two ppl who loved each other get beef and then stop talking. I know families who do this, it’s sad, life is too short

    • @washredskin887
      @washredskin887 Год назад +2

      Was this over the Dream Team??

    • @KingCobraofMeta4
      @KingCobraofMeta4 Год назад

      @@washredskin887 part of it.

    • @arthurmorgan9944
      @arthurmorgan9944 Год назад

      @@washredskin887 it was all them years man late 80's to mid 90's, they all had beef

  • @etessier10
    @etessier10 5 лет назад +1555

    Wish biggie and Tupac could have done the same damn

    • @dannyshaw1000
      @dannyshaw1000 4 года назад +36

      Yeah if this society had not cut them both down, they would have. Shoot Isiah and Magic got how many years on them?

    • @williambernardbrown
      @williambernardbrown 4 года назад +23

      Yeah, but the US government killed them both

    • @bahbaroni9955
      @bahbaroni9955 4 года назад +39

      @@williambernardbrown The US Government? You're a little too caught up. Accept the truth

    • @joshnic6639
      @joshnic6639 4 года назад +2

      Lmao! WHAT? 🤦‍♂️

    • @bahbaroni9955
      @bahbaroni9955 4 года назад +3

      @@joshnic6639 ikr

  • @crazyrockers
    @crazyrockers 4 года назад +582

    Future Episodes:
    Jalen Rose / Chris Webber
    KD / Russ
    KG / Truth / Ray

  • @dipo2142
    @dipo2142 5 лет назад +1461

    Funny how Isiah has a nice smile, mild manners and soft spoken but the guy was a lion on the court. Heart of a lion.. He played like Rodman on the offense and defense and had a small stature. But i was surprised how animalistic this little guy was around Giants.

    • @whodatdog475
      @whodatdog475 3 года назад +37

      @MANCHESTER UNITED F.C Why are u telling us

    • @charms71
      @charms71 3 года назад +15

      You know what? I'm glad I learned something from him. I.E: making an opponent think you are a gentleman, but only to shock him with your competitiveness. You can't go wrong with that imo.

    • @tylerw7884
      @tylerw7884 2 года назад +2

      He is 6,1 he wasn't that short

    • @lk5388
      @lk5388 2 года назад +25

      @@tylerw7884 for basketball standards, its small.

    • @tylerw7884
      @tylerw7884 2 года назад

      @@lk5388 hes not that short for a pg loser never watch sports

  • @xbumyeh7260
    @xbumyeh7260 4 года назад +825

    I hope they do Michael Jordan - Charles Barkley.
    Also this will be KD - Russ in 10 years

    • @hennessyapplejuice8331
      @hennessyapplejuice8331 4 года назад +160

      Jordan will never sit down for this his ego too big but its bcuz people worship him

    • @Maal7432
      @Maal7432 4 года назад +4

      Black Zodak Exactly.

    • @IRAKAZ
      @IRAKAZ 4 года назад +69

      @@hennessyapplejuice8331 Jordan is my Hero, the best of the best, but it is what is missing with him... heart. Jordan is still talking about the games, he is still on anger, Man i love you but it was 30 years ago, sit with your community and you will be almost the perfect hero. i wish i could see him taking some risks about his image, that won't hurt what it ha been done.

    • @BolaAddict11
      @BolaAddict11 3 года назад +3

      what happened between mj & barkley?

    • @capicua9689
      @capicua9689 3 года назад +4

      Barkley and Jordan aren’t beefing....

  • @anthonyclark9441
    @anthonyclark9441 6 лет назад +1035

    Can't even lie, watching this makes me want to put old foolishness to Bed where it belongs.

  • @doscuramenos
    @doscuramenos 5 лет назад +820

    The whole interview, but specially36:03 - One of the greatest sporting moments in history ever!...

    • @nekaeljones3086
      @nekaeljones3086 4 года назад +12

      Agreed

    • @rushfanjames2112
      @rushfanjames2112 4 года назад +22

      That is what true admiration and love for one another is!

    • @doscuramenos
      @doscuramenos 4 года назад +7

      @@rushfanjames2112 that was great!...

    • @mezaseye
      @mezaseye 4 года назад +3

      Lies

    • @mcgurkryans
      @mcgurkryans 2 года назад +1

      All real... super private moment

  • @dcannon79
    @dcannon79 5 лет назад +680

    That right there was a great moment in NBA history right there

  • @KevinETaylor
    @KevinETaylor 4 года назад +302

    THIS SHOULD BE SHOWN TO EVERY BLACK MAN IN THE WORLD: BEEF IS KILLING US FROM THE INSIDE OUT! This was a Master Class.

    • @anti-socialprogramming2203
      @anti-socialprogramming2203 3 года назад +4

      Facts

    • @jia1596
      @jia1596 3 года назад

      It's much more complex than that

    • @AS-js7kb
      @AS-js7kb 2 года назад

      Why just black?

    • @joao2519
      @joao2519 2 года назад +2

      @@AS-js7kb he never said “just black people”

    • @AS-js7kb
      @AS-js7kb 2 года назад

      @@joao2519 I am talking about the original poster of this thread. Clearly written.

  • @seanfelder3286
    @seanfelder3286 5 лет назад +448

    Magic is so damn positive so even though he resigned from Lakers he is still greatest player in franchise history

    • @bhec7715
      @bhec7715 5 лет назад +45

      Sean Felder yeah I don’t think kids will ever understand how big Magic was. The Lakers were in the finals practically every year and if they weren’t, it just wasn’t the same.

    • @colonelgibbs8357
      @colonelgibbs8357 5 лет назад +42

      bhec7715 yeah he was the Lebron before Lebron. Always in the finals and always on top of the nba from a young age. He changed the game and brought the lakers back to the top

    • @kennyknows1730
      @kennyknows1730 4 года назад +7

      All these memes got me messed up

    • @bruvimmaride3017
      @bruvimmaride3017 3 года назад +3

      @@colonelgibbs8357 always in the finals just more successful and only played 12-13 seasons

    • @andreingramakadjscrewrip7372
      @andreingramakadjscrewrip7372 3 года назад +2

      @hbk 😭😭😭😭

  • @JohnDoe-uu6jl
    @JohnDoe-uu6jl Год назад +181

    That last part, so powerful. Real men showing real emotion, very happy they were able to have this moment.

    • @One.Zero.One101
      @One.Zero.One101 Год назад +7

      They have to do this for Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley too. I'd really like to see them patch things up.

  • @olijadu
    @olijadu 2 года назад +78

    zeke doesn't get enough credit for being a shorter guy by NBA standards and still dominating the way he did, total beast

    • @elliotselmon7581
      @elliotselmon7581 Год назад +3

      TOTALLY AGREE!!

    • @lamarhoward5920
      @lamarhoward5920 Год назад

      He really doesn’t but believe me when I say that Zeke is that glue 4REAL God forbid 😢if Zeke close his eyes 👀 first hearts dropping like bricks 🧱 TRUST!!!

    • @anthonycollier7436
      @anthonycollier7436 Год назад

      Sho you right

  • @collider12
    @collider12 3 года назад +68

    Isiah & Pistons teams are criminally underrated. Overshadowed by Magic’s Lakers & Jordan’s Bulls

    • @davidfaxon3336
      @davidfaxon3336 Год назад +4

      And Birds Celtics. Never forget the Bird inbound steal, and pass to DJ for the score

  • @OBENSquad_21
    @OBENSquad_21 4 года назад +165

    “I know menh, it hurt me too” boy I almost cried 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

  • @GregBry3
    @GregBry3 3 года назад +62

    Man I am a 33 year old man crying. I am ok with it. This is beautiful.

  • @pat2979
    @pat2979 5 лет назад +121

    Watched this on the plane... cried like a baby at the end... real friendship never dies...

  • @elelsey
    @elelsey Год назад +107

    This is seriously one of the most touching moments that I've ever seen and I'm happy that I've seen this.

  • @natlovesfashion27
    @natlovesfashion27 2 года назад +371

    I can never watch this enough. Just look at all the pain that instantly was released when Isaiah heard the words “I’m sorry” come from Magic’s mouth. He had been carrying that pain so long. All he needed was a heartfelt apology and you can literally see him release the pain cause he knew Magic meant it. Now if we can just Isaiah and MJ into the chairs. It I know they’ll be serving snow cones in hell before MJ agree to do this. That man holds a grudge like no other. LMAO!

    • @victoranthony9037
      @victoranthony9037 2 года назад +30

      You can tell Isiah really looks up to his big brother Magic

    • @ahmadzahir7284
      @ahmadzahir7284 Год назад +46

      Jordan and Isaiah would probably start swinging at one another before they even say a word. Lol

    • @bigworm2129
      @bigworm2129 Год назад +41

      Isiah and Jordan were never close friends though. I don't think they were friends, period. They were just cordial with each other until the Bulls started dethroning the Pistons and the beef started. So that reconciliation is never going to happen. Barkley-Jordan at least has a shot.

    • @highestabode1066
      @highestabode1066 Год назад +24

      MJ is arrogant

    • @brainoverbrawn3404
      @brainoverbrawn3404 Год назад +8

      @@ahmadzahir7284 Lol sometimes, throwing hands is what it takes to move past a grudge.

  • @AK-wl6xs
    @AK-wl6xs 4 года назад +161

    Isiah Thomas talks like he's a Jackson. Especially smiling when uncomfortable.

  • @robertspivey7596
    @robertspivey7596 4 года назад +87

    I had bad blood with two in my life who did me wrong but when I got diagnosed with a brain tumor, I reached out to them to bury the hatchet because I don't want to go to my grave with bad blood with anyone. Let it go, please. Don't take it with with you. We're all on the clock and none of know how much longer we have.

    • @wariocheats9701
      @wariocheats9701 3 года назад +12

      How are you doing now

    • @KVQ0
      @KVQ0 3 года назад +6

      Hope you are doing well

    • @Khattab511
      @Khattab511 3 года назад +2

      @@wariocheats9701 he passed away

    • @MakaveliDior
      @MakaveliDior 2 года назад

      @@Khattab511 How do you know ?

    • @Khattab511
      @Khattab511 2 года назад +2

      @@MakaveliDior he’s not responding

  • @SSJ2Phenom
    @SSJ2Phenom 3 года назад +91

    When Isaiah hit the, "Heeeeeheeeeheeee nonononoooooooo!"
    I died......

  • @Airmaxx02
    @Airmaxx02 6 лет назад +175

    The Michael Jackson impressions 😂😂😂😂

  • @albertelazar4069
    @albertelazar4069 4 года назад +187

    I've seen this interview probably 50 times over and over, its incredibly special. Probably the best, one on one NBA interview of all time!

  • @Topside27
    @Topside27 2 года назад +155

    Regardless of what anyone may have said or felt at the time or to this day, Isiah Thomas should have been on the 1992 Dream Team. Period.

    • @shanevanderstraaten9305
      @shanevanderstraaten9305 Год назад +7

      That’s exactly what they’re talking about. It’s so beautifulThat they have reconciled

    • @MrAlvarez23
      @MrAlvarez23 Год назад +3

      💯

    • @Physics072
      @Physics072 Год назад +18

      I think everyone would agree with that but petty MJ.

    • @FREETHINKER505
      @FREETHINKER505 Год назад +6

      At the time… the pistons fan spit on MJs wife . Bulls / pistons HATED each other .. I hated Isaiah!
      But… he deserved that apology . He is a good man … and we were just caught up in the game .

    • @yourmomshouse8993
      @yourmomshouse8993 Год назад +2

      Agree

  • @ronallincey374
    @ronallincey374 4 года назад +147

    If you didn’t cry when they embraced and apologized, you ain’t sh**

    • @haaatski
      @haaatski 3 года назад

      @AveolarD dude said a cry baby 🤣🤦

    • @haaatski
      @haaatski 3 года назад

      @AveolarD I don't have a point so why even ask the question.

    • @haaatski
      @haaatski 3 года назад

      @AveolarD u kinda stupid but ion Gunna say anything else.

    • @haaatski
      @haaatski 3 года назад

      @AveolarD Dude just told me to shut the fuck up on RUclips and text? 🤦 U dumb dumb ain't chu?😂

  • @JumbleTasteSpinning
    @JumbleTasteSpinning 4 года назад +62

    I'm a jordan fan and i LOVE isiah thomas. Only with isiah it could be a true dream team.
    A true HERO!

    • @DMalltheway
      @DMalltheway 3 года назад +6

      True, but most of the players on that team would have dropped out if he was on that team.

    • @keith5801
      @keith5801 3 года назад +1

      Fr he should have been! Could u imagine Isaiah alley op to MJ in the Olympics

    • @jaybrick8973
      @jaybrick8973 2 года назад +4

      @@keith5801 the chemistry they had in the 89 all star game was unreal we missed out on alot not seeing zeke on the dream team

    • @joseywales898
      @joseywales898 Год назад +1

      Jordan said the chemistry was great with out him , it would have changed things if he was on the team.

    • @josemanuelcaballero1162
      @josemanuelcaballero1162 10 дней назад

      @@DMalltheway Not if they were not victims of ill intentioned propaganda.

  • @shanmsmdmeje6497
    @shanmsmdmeje6497 4 года назад +88

    Magic is the best story teller/ most charismatic player in NBA history, this was a great moment

  • @richardwashington4664
    @richardwashington4664 4 года назад +155

    One of the greatest moments in NBA history. I’m glad they reconciled!!

  • @MikeIribarren
    @MikeIribarren 2 года назад +54

    As a Bulls fan…. I fully agree. The Pistons taught the Bulls how to win. I remember those battles of the late 80’s. Golden age of the NBA.

    • @luisrodriguez-mb7cc
      @luisrodriguez-mb7cc Год назад +7

      More than teaching the Bulls how to win, they gave them a more valluable lesson: you don´t have to win at all costs, and playing dirty doesn´t guarantee you championship rings.
      The 1990´s Bulls were more of a crossover between Bird´s intensive and will to win Celtics and Magic´s Showtime Lakers. Had MJ played those two years he missed playing Baseball and two additional years when everyone thought he had retired, we might be talking about nine or ten rings instead of six, hence this tictocker generation wouldn´t have a single argument on who´s the GOAT.

    • @NewWorldDreams47
      @NewWorldDreams47 Год назад +1

      ​@@luisrodriguez-mb7cc just stop lol. They changed the rules for Jordan to win. The Pistons didn't play dirty, they played basketball just like the Lakers Celtics and 76ers. There's a reason Jordan couldn't win in the 80s, the toughest era of basketball. Jordan is the most overrated player ever, and all of his rings were manufactured by the league

    • @luisrodriguez-mb7cc
      @luisrodriguez-mb7cc Год назад

      @@NewWorldDreams47 Another guy with serious mental problems.
      Listen dweeb and I'm going to say once, I hope after taking your medications you're able to understand:
      1. No team won any titles during the 80's without at least two superstars in their prime side by side, the Lakers and the Celtics had three, the Pistons and the Sixers had two, Jordan was by himself, when Pippen came into the league he hadn't reached his full potential .
      2. The fact Thomas was excluded from the 1992 dream team pretty much tells the story on how dirty his Pistons played, and it wasn' t just Jordan who wanted nothing to do with him: Malone, Pippen, Bird, none of these were willing to share playing time on the basketball court with him.
      3. LBJ has never been able to win a title without at least a second superstar along his side. It' s not an opinion, check it out jerkoff.
      4. Jordan won an MVP, best defensive player, highest scorer and dunk contest winner during 1988 with a crappy team except for Pippen playing with him.
      5. No other player has been able to dominate a decade by himself like Jordan did during the 1990's except Bill Russell during the 1960's , and even he didn' t have the individual stats Jordan had.
      6. Maybe you were swimming in your daddy's balls when Bird didn't want to shake hands with Thomas after an incident with Lambeer during 1986, and probably don't know that Malone elbowed Thomas on his face cutting him open causing him 25 stitches in a regular season game between Detroit and Utah. Why do you suppose he did that?
      Because Thomas and his teammates were choir buys?
      So before you start talking trash like Bird and Peyton did back in the day, at least stop taking drugs and get your facts straight.

    • @tropicmix8765
      @tropicmix8765 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@NewWorldDreams47Jordan couldn't win in the 80s because Charles Oakley was his best teammate against loaded dynasties dude. He dropped 49 and 63 in back to back playoff games against a team with 4 hall of famers (Boston) and they STILL got swept. People like you don't know shit about basketball and just need to shut your mouth if you're gonna be that uneducated about the sport.

    • @bobabooey4537
      @bobabooey4537 4 месяца назад

      I disagree.... they didnt teach the Bulls how to win. The Bulls just got better.

  • @melindaostergren8115
    @melindaostergren8115 Год назад +42

    I’ve watched this interview several times and just came back to it today after watching IT live on The Pivot podcast. It never gets old.

    • @juschrist28
      @juschrist28 Год назад +1

      same here man lol

    • @ayanfo
      @ayanfo Год назад +1

      Yup!! Me too

    • @terrancetaylor5601
      @terrancetaylor5601 Год назад +1

      I did the same thing,my 2 favorite players growing up in Detroit 80s.

  • @hollyfrostpointers7926
    @hollyfrostpointers7926 4 года назад +124

    Im so glad Isaiah got his friend back

  • @period8705
    @period8705 5 лет назад +174

    This was big of both of them.

    • @goat9283
      @goat9283 4 года назад +1

      That's what he said

  • @princeali1786
    @princeali1786 5 лет назад +116

    That message was very POWERFUL ! If you can open your mind and related ! You will learn a lot . Magic said it best when he said. It was something we had to go thru. Lot of wasted years but in the end true friendship will always find a way to work !

  • @dwaynemusik
    @dwaynemusik 5 лет назад +95

    I always thought micheal jackson,magic and Isaiah had the best smiles

  • @joeynarag4480
    @joeynarag4480 4 года назад +109

    This was a legendary interview. My favourite. These were special players but also special characters as people. The Ending was deep, and is a true example for humanity to follow at the highest levels - to understand, to forgive, to rebuild stronger bridges and to have love for each other, coz in the end we are all brothers and sisters that’s the sum of it.

  • @FreeFlow__
    @FreeFlow__ 4 года назад +45

    God, this is beautiful. It's glorious to see two black brothers loving each other and let foolishness aside.

    • @FreeFlow__
      @FreeFlow__ 4 года назад +1

      @Kendra Brown cant say nothing against it. Often times we get too caught up in our heads and value our accomplishments more than our brother's life, especially in music and sports. But then when its all done, we realize that it meant little to nothing and our friendship is all that truly matters.

    • @justinwhite6159
      @justinwhite6159 4 года назад

      Black brothers love eachother all the time in atlanta

  • @acsmooth110
    @acsmooth110 4 года назад +101

    This was truly touching to see Earvin and Isiah share memories and to forgive each other after all those years.
    They should do Jalen Rose and Chris Webber interview each other and can the beef between the two of them. I bet they could share some good childhood stories growing up in Detroit, playing AAU and college ball together. And I'd like to hear them tell about their NBA careers.

    • @dastony1969
      @dastony1969 2 года назад +13

      Yes the Jalen Rose Chris Webber would be dope!!

  • @VideoGamer77
    @VideoGamer77 Год назад +22

    The laughter of Magic and Isiah is one of the sweetest sounds and their reconciliation one of the sweetest sights! A merry heart is like good medicine! (Proverbs 17:22)

  • @ghorbani
    @ghorbani 4 года назад +290

    isiah thomas does not age at all

    • @Firstnameunknownfr
      @Firstnameunknownfr 4 года назад +3

      Johnny Ghorbani it’s because he little. He look like my grandpa tho

    • @AndresGarcia-ts3cf
      @AndresGarcia-ts3cf 4 года назад +35

      First name Last name lol since when was 6’1” little? Maybe in the NBA he’s considered little but in the real world?

    • @Firstnameunknownfr
      @Firstnameunknownfr 4 года назад +1

      Andres Garcia I’m 6’7 so he’s small to me

    • @justinwhite6159
      @justinwhite6159 4 года назад +4

      Zeke prolly got a huge hammer tho

    • @hassanwhiteside7680
      @hassanwhiteside7680 3 года назад +7

      First name Last name I’m 9’10 so your small to me

  • @stephencorbitt2752
    @stephencorbitt2752 4 года назад +74

    Magic said I'm still mad you beat me!!!! LoL. Friends forever!!!!

  • @niajones992
    @niajones992 5 лет назад +143

    Thugs ain’t supposed to cry.
    But I did shed a tear😥

    • @Firstnameunknownfr
      @Firstnameunknownfr 4 года назад

      GTA Boomin he a bitch

    • @youtuber6185
      @youtuber6185 4 года назад +2

      First name Last name wow you guys are so thug. All on RUclips reading comments and then remarking. Wow, card core.

    • @itsssyagirlll495
      @itsssyagirlll495 4 года назад +2

      No real men shed tears youre human 🤣

    • @diablocls55
      @diablocls55 3 года назад

      You ain’t shit “thug” 😂

    • @diablocls55
      @diablocls55 3 года назад

      You wish people would think you’re a thug

  • @flightlessdrone5734
    @flightlessdrone5734 Год назад +30

    this is what a real friendship should be. i tear up every time I watch this. if some people only had the integrity to simply say, "I'm sorry..." or, had the courage to put their pride aside and say, "it was my fault"---relationships between father and son, mother and daughter and between friends can begin to mend and rebuild. and in the case with magic and Isaiah.....remain in tact. I have so much respect for magic and Isaiah for being bigger than their pride and bigger than the mistakes they made when they were young. salute.

    • @invisiblesun6595
      @invisiblesun6595 6 месяцев назад

      The hardest words to say in today's society: I'm sorry. Pride, macho, machismo, all those obstacles, tend to keep mankind in perpetual wars and petty skirmishes. For some folks, being wrong is all the more reason for them to lie.

  • @mattchavez2444
    @mattchavez2444 4 года назад +74

    Love this. Now imagine if Jordan and Pippen sat across from Isiah and Bill Laimbeer and just, talked. THAT would be great. I think enough time has passed..

    • @williamcombis4836
      @williamcombis4836 3 года назад +2

      @Brandon Haymon it's funny you say that because Isiah Thomas is from Chicago

    • @bruvimmaride3017
      @bruvimmaride3017 3 года назад +4

      @Brandon Haymon after the pistons did bulls dirty by walking off I wouldn't forgive either

    • @Holmes_31
      @Holmes_31 3 года назад +9

      And Rodman in between 😃

    • @wariocheats9701
      @wariocheats9701 3 года назад +10

      The thing about this is it brings people who were friends and then fell out.
      Jordan and Zeke ain’t never been friends. You just got people who don’t like each other

    • @lisaa8795
      @lisaa8795 3 года назад

      @@williamcombis4836 Mark Aguirre too.

  • @Ericapires12
    @Ericapires12 4 года назад +45

    Lakers 80s played 8 NBA Finals in a decade and won 5 . Was the best moment to be a Lakers fan. Thank you Magic!

    • @DMalltheway
      @DMalltheway 3 года назад

      Finally beating the Celtics in 85

    • @keith5801
      @keith5801 3 года назад

      @Joel Johnson
      Kobe 2000s
      LeBron 2010s

    • @millzoday4117
      @millzoday4117 3 года назад

      Kobe in the 2000's 00,01,02,04,08,09,2010

    • @colbert6122
      @colbert6122 Год назад

      Without Bird, magic would have 8 championships

  • @OldChanCharlie
    @OldChanCharlie 5 лет назад +213

    I couldn't even tell they were mad at each other lol

    • @comedianhaze1619
      @comedianhaze1619 4 года назад +5

      charlie that’s how it supposed to go

    • @rasheedahking3197
      @rasheedahking3197 4 года назад +65

      They genuinely love each other. That's not anger its hurt. They betrayed each other media and the league forced that animosity same with Kobe and Shaq. Its sad they missed alot of good years together!

    • @polaropps_
      @polaropps_ 4 года назад +16

      They were not mad at each other, that got swept under the rug when magic saw that isiah didnt distance himself with magic(having HIV), because almost all of magic's "friends" did. Karl malone wanted to be subbed out when magic was on the floor on that all star game lol

    • @antonygonzalez813
      @antonygonzalez813 2 года назад

      There friendship is love hate they hated each other for competitive reason but they love each other in side the nba and outside

  • @diegopons4622
    @diegopons4622 2 года назад +39

    He should've been on the Dream Team. Long live the Bad Boys! 💪🏽👊🏽

  • @LebzitoK
    @LebzitoK 3 года назад +29

    This was one emotional coming together of brothers. I cried multiple times, cause it’s genuine. To friends picking up where they left off.

  • @calomiko05
    @calomiko05 4 года назад +18

    Tears of joy and apologizing to your friend or love ones is really a different kind of feeling. Always be humble and don’t waste the time you have on this earth. We learn from our mistakes and other people’s mistakes. Peace!!!

  • @foosinaround8648
    @foosinaround8648 4 года назад +77

    My two favorite players...period!!! The greatest interview of all time...I could hear these two guys talk forever reliving those moments...things we didnt know...absolutely the best...thank you!!!!

  • @MM-eq2fr
    @MM-eq2fr Год назад +9

    This brought joyous tears. We need more of this between our brothers. THEY are tearing too many apart. What an example of true love. EXCELLENT!

  • @Ganerrdene
    @Ganerrdene 5 лет назад +73

    This just shows how much They loved each Otter

    • @rundamic3373
      @rundamic3373 4 года назад +30

      Absolutely. They loved every single Otter in the world. Not a single Otter was left out

    • @K3andK4
      @K3andK4 4 года назад +3

      @@rundamic3373 🤣🤣🤣

    • @joshuacezere
      @joshuacezere 4 года назад +3

      @@rundamic3373 😂😂😂

    • @Firstnameunknownfr
      @Firstnameunknownfr 4 года назад +1

      They were gay back then. IT said it in his book

    • @Kilooma
      @Kilooma 4 года назад +4

      First name Last name now you just makin stuff up

  • @diablocls55
    @diablocls55 3 года назад +34

    Crazy that it took almost 30 years for this to happen. Happy to see it, as a Lakers fan. Life’s too short for feuds like thisb

  • @cartoonworld1000
    @cartoonworld1000 4 года назад +57

    I knew MJ was friends with Magic but I didn't know he was cool with Isiah as well, that's cool to know

    • @megamanxhunter
      @megamanxhunter 4 года назад +1

      @Jeff Pryce their falling out didn't happen because of that. It happened during the '88 Finals.

    • @robbysingh8557
      @robbysingh8557 4 года назад

      @@megamanxhunter What happened during the '88 finals? I find this all riveting.

  • @kvngbo1586
    @kvngbo1586 Год назад +14

    The best moment in basketball history happened in this interview hands down

  • @theultimatelibra21
    @theultimatelibra21 Год назад +25

    I never knew this interview even existed and I’m a HUGE basketball fan and I’m wondering what the hell was I doing to have missed this?!?!
    I’m only watching this because Just watched Isaiah’s interview on The Pivot podcast and this interview was mentioned and I didn’t waste a single second after watching that interview that I see THIS one because they had the greatest friendship the NB
    (or any sport that I could think of) have ever seen and I am so happy that they could sit in front of each other and patch things up the way only TRUE FRIENDS can.
    Yeah Isaiah, I cried with you brother because I felt that.
    This was really good.

    • @melindaostergren8115
      @melindaostergren8115 Год назад +3

      Yes! All of The Pivot podcasts are so impactful but the one with Thomas was outstanding. I came back here again because it was mentioned on The Pivot.

    • @Chuxx1000
      @Chuxx1000 Год назад

      Same 💯

    • @NewWorldDreams47
      @NewWorldDreams47 Год назад +1

      Here just after watching the Pod. Damn this was more emotional than I thought. Glad they patched it up. They picked up right where they left off

  • @braydenlaurel60
    @braydenlaurel60 4 года назад +49

    Mj and Charles need to do this

    • @DMalltheway
      @DMalltheway 3 года назад +12

      MJ has one giant ego, don’t think that’s gunna happen any time soon.

    • @keith5801
      @keith5801 3 года назад +8

      It will happen soon I think. MJ has changed and grown and realized you don’t need to be an asshole to people.

    • @reviewsandrevisits2745
      @reviewsandrevisits2745 2 года назад +3

      @@keith5801 I haven't seen evidence of that. He's still holding grudges against this man in this video about things that happened in the 80s.

    • @Peakfreud
      @Peakfreud Год назад

      Two different personality types
      Than Magic & Zeek.
      If Shaq & Barkley had a falling that'd be different

  • @acenewb1e
    @acenewb1e Год назад +7

    This is thectype of conversations and examples we need to see of our men... True raw honest emotion and forgiveness... Thank you Magic and Isiah

  • @Reaper-hx9mh
    @Reaper-hx9mh 3 года назад +10

    Two awesome men right there. It was great growing up watching and learning from them both!!

  • @Moreton1983
    @Moreton1983 4 года назад +33

    This is one of the greatest things of all time

  • @quadryjohnson2099
    @quadryjohnson2099 Год назад +14

    One of those rare times when it starts out as a job then moves into just 2 old friends catching up and reminisce about the past. Over 20 years and it's like they've never missed a beat. Glad these 2 finally got back together.

  • @Yahreshohn
    @Yahreshohn Год назад +10

    Man, this was an amazing conversation. My respect for both Isaiah Thomas and Magic Johnson just went up a trillion points.

  • @hotbyoungturk
    @hotbyoungturk Год назад +10

    Definitely teared up at the end. Really hate that they missed out on time of their friendship, but even then, you can tell their relationship will forever be strong. So glad this was made public to share with the world..

  • @ziKniz
    @ziKniz Год назад +6

    Brought me to tears to see 2 men let go of egos and remember the friendship they had. Amazing love these 2 guys here share.

  • @leopoldvonwinterfeld5801
    @leopoldvonwinterfeld5801 Год назад +9

    Man, Isiah and Magic are two really charismatic people. It's awesome how much chemistry and vibe is still between them after all that happened.

  • @jaylinhitemup344
    @jaylinhitemup344 3 года назад +20

    This made me shed a tear no cap.. who else did ?

  • @Mike-fv5lv
    @Mike-fv5lv 2 года назад +23

    You can feel the tone in their voices when Magic starts apologising....they are good friends, they have been apart because of gossips and people...glad they reconciled

  • @christophertmunro4503
    @christophertmunro4503 2 года назад +16

    Those tears that IT shed, I SERIOUSLY FELT THAT!!!!

  • @ivylin5960
    @ivylin5960 2 года назад +44

    At 36:20 Isiah looks like he's crying 20 years worth of tears. Whatever happened between Magic and Isiah had to have hurt them both very deeply.

    • @iwishiwasthomasshelby
      @iwishiwasthomasshelby Год назад +3

      I pooed a little when I watched this in real time

    • @raydawg2115
      @raydawg2115 Год назад +2

      @@iwishiwasthomasshelby bro 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @quan5573
    @quan5573 2 года назад +15

    We need more of this as people just a conversation can go a long way

  • @magicalnight48
    @magicalnight48 4 года назад +20

    Simply beautiful! I'm so happy they could do it while still alive young, and healthy.

  • @marmaladebabe
    @marmaladebabe Год назад +1

    I’m in the U.K. and I only discovered Isiah Thomas today. Obviously not into basketball.
    I watched the Mary Thomas movie about Isiah’s dear mum and family. This interview was a great watch and it got me crying at the end. I think Isiah has a very sensitive and beautiful soul.

  • @bernardtassart7225
    @bernardtassart7225 3 года назад +2

    WAOU,that was spotaneous and authentic,it had to be done and thanks for sharing!!!! greetings from Belgium and wishing ALL the best!!!!!

  • @joan.oviedo7ace3
    @joan.oviedo7ace3 5 лет назад +16

    I can say many things about this video, but I will resume it in one word.....beautiful.

    • @leleharrington-perkins7276
      @leleharrington-perkins7276 4 года назад

      Joan Oviedo the ending always gets me. I have shed tears each time I watched. Touching moment.

  • @DarkSunRidah67
    @DarkSunRidah67 Год назад +13

    An apology & a hug is all it took after all these years. Kudos to you both.

  • @kyngdarius774
    @kyngdarius774 2 года назад +17

    Seeing them together puts a big smile on my face

  • @MissAshtooU
    @MissAshtooU Год назад +6

    What a beautiful moment between two men.... forgiveness, healing and leading with love can really change things. I'm glad God prevailed and allowed them to say what needed to be said while they both are alive and well! God Bless Them Both We Need More of This🫶🏾

  • @PotentialGaming
    @PotentialGaming 4 года назад +28

    damn bro this just is 10/10 Gonna watch more of the old NBA

  • @BullCraftMaxx
    @BullCraftMaxx 4 года назад +25

    So powerful. So emotional. Totally can relate to this.

  • @hummelfranck
    @hummelfranck 2 года назад +8

    Goddamn, what a beautiful conclusion! What a magnificent reconciliation
    It is one of the best interview I've ever seen...
    Merci pour ce moment Magic & Isiah

  • @solomonduku4498
    @solomonduku4498 Год назад +4

    I love these guys that is what you call brotherhood it's more than just friendship. this is a natural strong bond I wish we as people can learn from these two phenomenal legends for real people and I too was in tears man God bless you guys

  • @hoodiepen
    @hoodiepen 2 года назад +7

    Out of all the other Players Only interviews I watched, this one had the most joy felt from the players. You could definitely feel Magic and Zeke have a really great friendship despite the on-court battles.

    • @Leaveamericanow
      @Leaveamericanow Год назад

      The key to solving all World issues is love let's start from Friendship family dictators presidents countries if we all show love we all can work together and we'll have peace

  • @jayfletcher4338
    @jayfletcher4338 3 года назад +78

    Them breaking down at the end punched me in the stomach. Damn they got me crying. You could feel how much they were hurting being apart.

    • @thomasanderson3892
      @thomasanderson3892 Год назад +3

      This is what we need right now.

    • @cognitivedisability9864
      @cognitivedisability9864 Год назад +1

      @@thomasanderson3892 yessir, all over the world. We're so focused on tearing each other down and the media pushes this negativity and fear so much.

  • @lincolnadmirer
    @lincolnadmirer Год назад +1

    Gentlemen, thank you for much more than you'll ever know. We all benefitted from your mending. It is inspiring. Continued blessings to you both. ❤️

  • @kiradavis9156
    @kiradavis9156 4 года назад +27

    Awwwww this so cute..magic big time ..and he is giddy with his childhood friend.. I feel like we are grown but we still have the kid in us

  • @CLEE1503
    @CLEE1503 Год назад +13

    Man I almost cried. This was good. This was needed. If life could be this simple.

  • @lonewolfx499
    @lonewolfx499 3 года назад +11

    These two are too much. It's great to see my two favorite basketball players together.

  • @equilibrium_69
    @equilibrium_69 3 года назад +16

    Best Friends always make it through. Happy for them both. That was great.

  • @chckkt893
    @chckkt893 5 лет назад +55

    God, what an example, sport is great in the emotions and friendships we can develop through it, but also in the rivalries we can have. Adversity is part of life, so is family.
    "Players only baby!"

  • @dannyshaw1000
    @dannyshaw1000 4 года назад +12

    Wow. What an exchange! Brilliant. Two beautiful men and leaders.

  • @LebzitoK
    @LebzitoK 3 года назад +6

    I had the same emotional episode with my befriend that i thought I lost due to a miss understanding. We spoke it out and cry it out. I miss my brother, but i push to go and see him.

  • @Lukasz_G
    @Lukasz_G 3 года назад +14

    Two best smiles in NBA history.

  • @testaccounting865
    @testaccounting865 2 года назад +15

    Just amazing!!! and what similar story arcs of their lives. That statement Isiah made about what the Jacksons tried to tell them... 'They're going to try to separate you all' that speaks volumes of what success can do to even best of friends.

  • @datawolf2318
    @datawolf2318 4 года назад +39

    I like how Magic keep giving the credit to God. Humble man.

  • @chrisgrissom3610
    @chrisgrissom3610 4 года назад +31

    That last part... gotta admit, I cried

    • @rjd72983
      @rjd72983 2 года назад +1

      Those damn onions!

  • @suleimanjabir827
    @suleimanjabir827 Год назад +1

    Wow! Salute to both of you. The love, respect and humor. Be blessed guys
    May Almighty make you family forever. That I shows how much you love each other and you have come a long way.

  • @ITSVERNO
    @ITSVERNO 3 года назад +11

    Im watchin this at 3 in the mornin with a blunt in my mouth, and legit started crying 😥