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Isiah Thomas blindsided by accusations in Magic’s new book
scoresreport.com - 10/23/2009
Isiah Thomas blindsided by accusations in Magic’s new book
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In the book, among other things, Earvin “Magic” Johnson accuses long-time friend Isiah Thomas of spreading rumors that he was gay and orchestrating a “freeze-out” of then-rookie Michael Jordan in the 1985 All-Star Game. ( SI.com ) On the gay rumors…  ...
Ian Thomsen: Isiah blasts Magic over criticisms in new book
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 10/22/2009
Ian Thomsen: Isiah blasts Magic over criticisms in new book
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Long thought close to Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson reveals a darker side to their relationship in a... new book. Thomas fires back at his fellow Hall of Famer in an Ian Thomsen exclusive. (more) Ian Thomsen: Isiah blasts Magic over criticisms in new book

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Magic admits what we already knew about the Dream Team
redsarmy.com - 10/22/2009
Magic admits what we already knew about the Dream Team
— redsarmy.com — The original (and some would say "only") Dream Team had every great player of its day on... the roster... ... except for 1. Isiah Thomas.  And for years, we heard the stories about Zeke being frozen out.  I personally had never seen confirmation of this... until now.  ... (more) Magic admits what we already knew about the Dream Team

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Isiah blasts Magic over criticisms in new book
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 10/22/2009
Isiah blasts Magic over criticisms in new book
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Once the NBA's most famous friendship, Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson are feuding. Livid about criticisms by... Magic in an upcoming book, Isiah is now firing back, writes Ian Thomsen. (more) Isiah blasts Magic over criticisms in new book

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