The Chicago Bulls are known for having one of the NBA’s greatest dynasties with NBA legend Michael Jordan. With Jordan’s supremacy, the team won six NBA titles between 1991 and 1998 with two three-peats.

However, former NBA star Isaiah Thomas argues that the Bulls’ success wasn’t mainly for Jordan. Thomas believes it wouldn’t have been possible without Jerry Krause, the team’s former general manager. Thomas stated his bold claim on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

“This is a bold statement coming: The Chicago Bulls never win a championship without Jerry Krause. Let it be known,” Thomas wrote in a post in the X.

Meanwhile, Thomas received support from another former NBA star, Ron Harper. Harper replied to Thomas’ X post and shared his support for Thomas’ claim.

“Yes for sure GM put teams together not players,” Harper wrote in the comment.

Krause’s contributions are widely recognized as crucial in shaping the Bulls’ success during the 1990s.

Isiah Thomas Hails Jerry Krause as Chicago’s Greatest GM

Jerry Krause took on the role of general manager for the Chicago Bulls before the 1985–86 NBA season and remained in the position until 2003. He is widely recognized for his pivotal role in drafting Michael Jordan in 1984 and building a championship-winning team around him.

After realizing that Jordan needed additional support to secure titles, Krause made key decisions, including drafting Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant in 1987 and B.J. Armstrong in 1989. These moves were instrumental in shaping the Bulls into a dominant force in the NBA. In a recent X post, Isiah Thomas has also praised Krause’s tenure as the Bulls’ GM.

“I can argue that Jerry Krause in basketball was the best general manager in Chicago’s sports history, as well as in football, baseball, hockey, etc”, Thomas wrote in his X post.

Krause passed away in 2017 at the age of 77. Despite his passing, his legacy as the architect of the Bulls’ successful era endures.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.