Detroit Pistons icon Isiah Thomas holds the Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, responsible for creating the post-game handshake tradition between NBA teams. One of the fiercest rivalries in NBA history unfolded in the late 1980s and early 1990s between Isiah Thomas‘ Detroit Pistons and Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls.

Jordan took offense and told the world that the "Bad Boys" had poor sportsmanship and were disrespectful because they did not shake their hands before leaving the court. Thomas has always disputed MJ's accusations,

Much has been made of the rivalry between Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan, who were members of the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls, respectively, for the team’s clashes during the late 1980s and early 1990s.