Isiah Thomas

Howard and Morgan State faced off in NBA’s inaugural HBCU Classic at All-Star weekend

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Leaked audio suggests Michael Jordan refused to play in 1992 Olympics with Isiah Thomas

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Magic Johnson forgives Isiah Thomas in emotional TV segment after longtime feud

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Isiah Thomas says all teams played like 'Bad Boys' Pistons

theGRIO REPORT – Isiah Thomas opens ESPN Films latest ’30 for 30′ doc Bad Boys with three words for anyone who overlooks his Pistons teams of the 80s: “Film don’t lie.”
/ April 17, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Top 10 mistakes Knicks have made over the years

theGRIO SLIDESHOW – The New York Knicks have made some terrible decisions over the decade and a half…
/ March 14, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

NBA stars, Chicago leaders unite against city violence

NBC Chicago – Armed with fliers and a strong message, community members took to the streets Saturday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood…
/ September 23, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rival gangs play hoops for peace on Chicago's South Side

CHICAGO – Basketball brought several rival gangs together Saturday at Chicago’s historic Saint Sabina Church. The ‘Peace’ tournament was organized by priest and activist Father Michael Pfleger and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas…
/ September 24, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

‘Dream Team’ documentary’s 5 most intriguing moments

theGRIO REPORT – Twenty years later, there’s still very little doubt the1992 Dream Team is the greatest collection of talent ever assembled in team sports…
/ June 13, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

FIU's Dominique Ferguson says he's entering draft

MIAMI (AP) – Florida International’s Dominique Ferguson says he has decided to enter the NBA draft after several attempts at being allowed to transfer were blocked by the school…
/ April 25, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Isiah Thomas fired by FIU after 3 seasons

MIAMI (AP) – Florida International has fired men’s basketball coach Isiah Thomas, after the Hall of Fame player went 26-65 in three seasons…
/ April 6, 2012