Michael Jordan vs Isiah Thomas
Michael Jordan vs Isiah Thomas: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas?
Jordan's battles with Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons were marked by intense playoff matchups, often referred to as 'The Bad Boys' era, which tested Jordan's resolve and competitiveness.
Michael Jordan
Key numbers
- NBA Seasons Played15
- Total NBA Championships6
- Career Pointsover 32,000
- Career Regular Season Scoring Average30.1 points per game
- Career Playoff Scoring Average33.4 points per game
Top honours
- NBA Championships6 titles with the Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
- NBA Finals MVP Awards6 awards
- NBA Scoring Titles10 titles
- NBA MVP Awards5 awards
- NBA All-Star Selections14 selections
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Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.