David Robinson Explains Why Isiah Thomas Not Being On Dream Team Isn’t Surprising

The rivalry between the two became the most intense when the Bulls finally overcame the Pistons in the 1991 Eastern Conference Finals with Thomas and his teammates leaving the court before time expired — no congratulating and certainly no handshakes.

Thomas not having the best sportsmanship is quite likely the reason he lost his chance to be on the legendary 1992 Olympic Dream Team.

One year after the Bulls eliminated the Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals, Jordan became a strong influencer to help Magic Johnson and others keep Thomas off the 1992 Dream Team. It was not only Jordan that Thomas had feuds with, but many other players around the NBA as well.