Coach Isiah Thomas Surprisingly Praised Michael Jordan While Comparing Him to Kobe Bryant: "I Don't Know if There's Really Been Anyone Else"

Coach Isiah Thomas surprisingly praised Michael Jordan while comparing him to Kobe Bryant: "I don't know if there's really been anyone else"

Bryant was maybe the only player Isiah Thomas ever compared to Michael Jordan.

Using Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant Examples, 2x NBA Champion Criticizes Decline of the Mid-Range Game

Basketball, like all sports, has evolved and changed with time. For instance, in the 1960s, during the NBA’s early days, there wasn’t even a three-point line, whereas today, it’s one of the most discussed aspects of the game. The three-point rise has also gone hand-in-hand with the league’s popularity, with more and more stars adapting to shooting from deep today. But not everyone is a fan of the change. Many have credited Stephen Curry with cha…