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

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  • @masonyeahyeah4784
    @masonyeahyeah4784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2137

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

    • @raredreamfootage
      @raredreamfootage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Oh you know it's coming.

    • @nykat
      @nykat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      😅

    • @theirine17
      @theirine17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Its true

    • @franciscomacias4908
      @franciscomacias4908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @ayeitsme3999
      @ayeitsme3999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Omg i can just imagine it. They be like 😐 😐

  • @forc3ofxf3ar51
    @forc3ofxf3ar51 4 ปีที่แล้ว +553

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

  • @candicev576
    @candicev576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +600

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @Lootroq
      @Lootroq ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's dedication to harmony right there.

    • @wokksipper
      @wokksipper ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @nativekiowa9488
      @nativekiowa9488 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You Spelled isiah wrong

  • @crazyrockers
    @crazyrockers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +580

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

    • @ianmora2450
      @ianmora2450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      /Rondo

    • @The_Gr8Pre10der
      @The_Gr8Pre10der 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ianmora2450 cp3

    • @jprofit3250
      @jprofit3250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Nick Heffner lebron /kyrie

    • @marcusjames9353
      @marcusjames9353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Micheal Jordan and Isaiah Thomas

    • @marcusjames9353
      @marcusjames9353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      LeBron James and Skip Bayless 😂😂

  • @etessier10
    @etessier10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1551

    Wish biggie and Tupac could have done the same damn

    • @dannyshaw1000
      @dannyshaw1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Yeah, but the US government killed them both

    • @bahbaroni9955
      @bahbaroni9955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

    • @joshnic6639
      @joshnic6639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao! WHAT? 🤦‍♂️

    • @bahbaroni9955
      @bahbaroni9955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@joshnic6639 ikr

  • @claytonwinkler5881
    @claytonwinkler5881 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Damn I might not be a human then

    • @peterpeter5611
      @peterpeter5611 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whew........
      ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @KingCobraofMeta4
    @KingCobraofMeta4 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was this over the Dream Team??

    • @KingCobraofMeta4
      @KingCobraofMeta4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@washredskin887 part of it.

    • @arthurmorgan9944
      @arthurmorgan9944 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @xbumyeh7260
    @xbumyeh7260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +821

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

    • @hennessyapplejuice8331
      @hennessyapplejuice8331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +160

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

    • @Maal7432
      @Maal7432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Black Zodak Exactly.

    • @IRAKAZ
      @IRAKAZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      what happened between mj & barkley?

    • @capicua9689
      @capicua9689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Barkley and Jordan aren’t beefing....

  • @dipo2142
    @dipo2142 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1459

    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.

    • @ehizogieokogun1178
      @ehizogieokogun1178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @MANCHESTER UNITED F.C Why are u telling us

    • @charms71
      @charms71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is 6,1 he wasn't that short

    • @lk5388
      @lk5388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@tylerw7884 for basketball standards, its small.

    • @tylerw7884
      @tylerw7884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @doscuramenos
    @doscuramenos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +819

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

    • @nekaeljones3086
      @nekaeljones3086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Agreed

    • @rushfanjames2112
      @rushfanjames2112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

    • @doscuramenos
      @doscuramenos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rushfanjames2112 that was great!...

    • @mezaseye
      @mezaseye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lies

    • @mcgurkryans
      @mcgurkryans 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All real... super private moment

  • @anthonyclark9441
    @anthonyclark9441 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1032

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

  • @dcannon79
    @dcannon79 5 ปีที่แล้ว +681

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

  • @collider12
    @collider12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

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

    • @davidfaxon3336
      @davidfaxon3336 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @seanfelder3286
    @seanfelder3286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +448

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

    • @bhec7715
      @bhec7715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      All these memes got me messed up

    • @bruvimmaride3017
      @bruvimmaride3017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @andreingramakadjscrewrip7372
      @andreingramakadjscrewrip7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @hbk 😭😭😭😭

  • @pat2979
    @pat2979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

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

  • @JohnDoe-uu6jl
    @JohnDoe-uu6jl ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @elelsey
    @elelsey ปีที่แล้ว +107

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

  • @GregBry3
    @GregBry3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

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

  • @OBENSquad_21
    @OBENSquad_21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +165

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

  • @KevinETaylor
    @KevinETaylor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Facts

    • @jia1596
      @jia1596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's much more complex than that

    • @AS-js7kb
      @AS-js7kb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why just black?

    • @joao2519
      @joao2519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @AS-js7kb
      @AS-js7kb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @albertelazar4069
    @albertelazar4069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @SSJ2Phenom
    @SSJ2Phenom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

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

  • @olijadu
    @olijadu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TOTALLY AGREE!!

    • @lamarhoward5920
      @lamarhoward5920 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sho you right

  • @robertspivey7596
    @robertspivey7596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      How are you doing now

    • @KVQ0
      @KVQ0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hope you are doing well

    • @Khattab511
      @Khattab511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wariocheats9701 he passed away

    • @MakaveliDior
      @MakaveliDior 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Khattab511 How do you know ?

    • @Khattab511
      @Khattab511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MakaveliDior he’s not responding

  • @Airmaxx02
    @Airmaxx02 6 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    The Michael Jackson impressions 😂😂😂😂

  • @richardwashington4664
    @richardwashington4664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

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

  • @natlovesfashion27
    @natlovesfashion27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @ahmadzahir7284
      @ahmadzahir7284 ปีที่แล้ว +46

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

    • @bigworm2129
      @bigworm2129 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      MJ is arrogant

    • @brainoverbrawn3404
      @brainoverbrawn3404 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @hollyfrostpointers7926
    @hollyfrostpointers7926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Im so glad Isaiah got his friend back

  • @shanmsmdmeje6497
    @shanmsmdmeje6497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

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

  • @melindaostergren8115
    @melindaostergren8115 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same here man lol

    • @ayanfo
      @ayanfo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup!! Me too

    • @terrancetaylor5601
      @terrancetaylor5601 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @princeali1786
    @princeali1786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 !

  • @period8705
    @period8705 5 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    This was big of both of them.

    • @goat9283
      @goat9283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what he said

  • @Topside27
    @Topside27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @MrAlvarez23
      @MrAlvarez23 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💯

    • @Physics072
      @Physics072 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I think everyone would agree with that but petty MJ.

    • @FREETHINKER505
      @FREETHINKER505 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree

  • @AK-wl6xs
    @AK-wl6xs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

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

  • @MikeIribarren
    @MikeIribarren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @acsmooth110
    @acsmooth110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes the Jalen Rose Chris Webber would be dope!!

  • @joeynarag4480
    @joeynarag4480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @JumbleTasteSpinning
    @JumbleTasteSpinning 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @keith5801
      @keith5801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @jaybrick8973
      @jaybrick8973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @josemanuelcaballero1162
      @josemanuelcaballero1162 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @ghorbani
    @ghorbani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    isiah thomas does not age at all

    • @Firstnameunknownfr
      @Firstnameunknownfr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @AndresGarcia-ts3cf
      @AndresGarcia-ts3cf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @justinwhite6159
      @justinwhite6159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Zeke prolly got a huge hammer tho

    • @hassanwhiteside7680
      @hassanwhiteside7680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @flightlessdrone5734
    @flightlessdrone5734 ปีที่แล้ว +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @VideoGamer77
    @VideoGamer77 ปีที่แล้ว +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)

  • @FreeFlow__
    @FreeFlow__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

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

    • @FreeFlow__
      @FreeFlow__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Black brothers love eachother all the time in atlanta

  • @diegopons4622
    @diegopons4622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

  • @ronallincey374
    @ronallincey374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

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

    • @haaatski
      @haaatski 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @AveolarD dude said a cry baby 🤣🤦

    • @haaatski
      @haaatski 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @haaatski
      @haaatski 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @haaatski
      @haaatski 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @diablocls55
    @diablocls55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @calomiko05
    @calomiko05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!

  • @LebzitoK
    @LebzitoK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Ericapires12
    @Ericapires12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally beating the Celtics in 85

    • @keith5801
      @keith5801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Joel Johnson
      Kobe 2000s
      LeBron 2010s

    • @millzoday4117
      @millzoday4117 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @colbert6122
      @colbert6122 ปีที่แล้ว

      Without Bird, magic would have 8 championships

  • @foosinaround8648
    @foosinaround8648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!!

  • @niajones992
    @niajones992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

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

    • @Firstnameunknownfr
      @Firstnameunknownfr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      GTA Boomin he a bitch

    • @youtuber6185
      @youtuber6185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @itsssyagirlll495
      @itsssyagirlll495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No real men shed tears youre human 🤣

    • @diablocls55
      @diablocls55 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You ain’t shit “thug” 😂

    • @diablocls55
      @diablocls55 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You wish people would think you’re a thug

  • @OldChanCharlie
    @OldChanCharlie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +214

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

    • @comedianhaze1619
      @comedianhaze1619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      charlie that’s how it supposed to go

    • @rasheedahking3197
      @rasheedahking3197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dwaynemusik
    @dwaynemusik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

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

    • @Firstnameunknownfr
      @Firstnameunknownfr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      kb productions naw Kanye West and the Kool-Aid man

    • @papacinoooo
      @papacinoooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Jackson 😂

  • @mattchavez2444
    @mattchavez2444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @bruvimmaride3017
      @bruvimmaride3017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @Holmes_31
      @Holmes_31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And Rodman in between 😃

    • @wariocheats9701
      @wariocheats9701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamcombis4836 Mark Aguirre too.

  • @theultimatelibra21
    @theultimatelibra21 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 💯

    • @NewWorldDreams47
      @NewWorldDreams47 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @quadryjohnson2099
    @quadryjohnson2099 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @stephencorbitt2752
    @stephencorbitt2752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

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

    • @comedianhaze1619
      @comedianhaze1619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Stephen Corbitt Isaiah said that lol

  • @christophertmunro4503
    @christophertmunro4503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @acenewb1e
    @acenewb1e ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Ganerrdene
    @Ganerrdene 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This just shows how much They loved each Otter

    • @rundamic3373
      @rundamic3373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @K3andK4
      @K3andK4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rundamic3373 🤣🤣🤣

    • @joshuacezere
      @joshuacezere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rundamic3373 😂😂😂

    • @Firstnameunknownfr
      @Firstnameunknownfr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Pixelatedspearton
      @Pixelatedspearton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      First name Last name now you just makin stuff up

  • @magicalnight48
    @magicalnight48 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @leopoldvonwinterfeld5801
    @leopoldvonwinterfeld5801 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @joan.oviedo7ace3
    @joan.oviedo7ace3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @leleharrington-perkins7276
      @leleharrington-perkins7276 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MM-eq2fr
    @MM-eq2fr ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Moreton1983
    @Moreton1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This is one of the greatest things of all time

  • @ziKniz
    @ziKniz ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @braydenlaurel60
    @braydenlaurel60 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Mj and Charles need to do this

    • @DMalltheway
      @DMalltheway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @keith5801
      @keith5801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kvngbo1586
    @kvngbo1586 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @Reaper-hx9mh
    @Reaper-hx9mh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @quan5573
    @quan5573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @CLEE1503
    @CLEE1503 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @hotbyoungturk
    @hotbyoungturk ปีที่แล้ว +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..

  • @DarkSunRidah67
    @DarkSunRidah67 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @marmaladebabe
    @marmaladebabe ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @hoodiepen
    @hoodiepen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @PotentialGaming
    @PotentialGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @Mike-fv5lv
    @Mike-fv5lv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @cartoonworld1000
    @cartoonworld1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @robbysingh8557
      @robbysingh8557 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @b.i.s.o.n.bristolscreenwri305
    @b.i.s.o.n.bristolscreenwri305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Almost impossible not to cry at the end (Biggie and Pac loved each other)!

  • @LebzitoK
    @LebzitoK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @kyngdarius774
    @kyngdarius774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Seeing them together puts a big smile on my face

  • @bernardtassart7225
    @bernardtassart7225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jayfletcher4338
    @jayfletcher4338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is what we need right now.

    • @cognitivedisability9864
      @cognitivedisability9864 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @MissAshtooU
    @MissAshtooU ปีที่แล้ว +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🫶🏾

  • @Mr_TripleA14
    @Mr_TripleA14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Best interview in sports history

  • @Lajosen
    @Lajosen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the few things ive learned over my 20 years on this earth is that whenever you forgive someone you grow mentally as a person. Always remember that freindships are more important than you being right

  • @chckkt893
    @chckkt893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!"

  • @BullCraftMaxx
    @BullCraftMaxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @chrisgrissom3610
    @chrisgrissom3610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    That last part... gotta admit, I cried

    • @rjd72983
      @rjd72983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those damn onions!

  • @solomonduku4498
    @solomonduku4498 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @LeonPessanha
    @LeonPessanha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm crying like a baby! Life is too short, man! There's no time for getting mad with our brothers.

  • @testaccounting865
    @testaccounting865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @deesong6722
    @deesong6722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    IT did not age! Loved this interview!

  • @vetomills4213
    @vetomills4213 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man I would love to hang out and chill with these two. The story you would hear. The laughs you would have. That would be a damn good day!

  • @kiradavis9156
    @kiradavis9156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @lonewolfx499
    @lonewolfx499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @ITSVERNO
    @ITSVERNO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @tomazvibe4042
    @tomazvibe4042 ปีที่แล้ว

    How have I not this till now.....Loved it.

  • @bryannikkila9751
    @bryannikkila9751 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to be 45 this year and I'm from the state of Michigan. I'm so grateful for these two guys to be a part of my entire life almost. I can't really imagine life without both of these guys.