Isiah Thomas' Bold Statement for Michael JordanIsiah Thomas and Michael Jordan (Image Credits: Getty Images)
Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, entertained fans with stellar skills in his 15 seasons career. The legendary player, who was recently compared to LeBron James by a former NBA player, was a crucial part of the Chicago Bulls’ success during his professional career. However, Isiah Thomas isn’t satisfied with Jordan’s legacy

In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), a fan praised the Bulls legend Jordan by pointing out that the Bulls had never won an NBA championship without him. The fan also stated that Jerry Krause, the general manager of the Chicago Bulls from 1985 to 2003, was not great.

In response, Thomas argued that Scottie Pippen and Toni Kukoc were excellent players at the time and might have been able to win one or two championships, but definitely not six. Therefore, he disagreed with the fan’s statement.

I’m sorry. Lucking into the Greatest Player in American sports history because Portland’s FO was delusional doesn’t make Krause great. Sure. He did a good job. But without Michael Jordan. The Bulls have zero titles in their history. Fan wrote.

I disagree Pipin and Kokoc were good enough at that time to win one maybe 2 definitely not 6. Thomas replied.

Jordan led the Bulls to six NBA championships. He was named the NBA’s MVP five times and was also named Defensive Player of the Year in 1988. However, Thomas continues to credit the Bulls’ general manager as the person more responsible for the team’s success than Jordan.

Thomas Attributes The Bulls’ Success More To The General Manager Than To Jordan

Jerry Krause led the Bulls to six NBA championships between 1991 and 1998, with Jordan as the critical player. He was voted NBA Executive of the Year in 1988 and 1996. Thomas noted that Krause’s contributions to the Bulls’ success were crucial and that the team would not have won titles without him.

“This is a bold statement coming: The Chicago Bulls never win a Championship without Jerry Krause. Let it be known.” Thomas replied to another fan who claimed that Krause was as important to the 90s Bulls as Jackson and Jordan.

Thomas believes that personal animosities should not overshadow Krause’s contributions to the Bulls’ success and that his legacy should be honored and remembered.