Scoop B Originals Presents: The Freezeout | Inside the '85 NBA All-Star Game & MJ-Isiah Controversy

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Apr 102025

Did Isiah Thomas really orchestrate a freezeout of Michael Jordan during the 1985 NBA All-Star Game? Or is it just one of the most enduring myths in NBA history? In the debut episode of Scoop B Originals, Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson dives deep into the controversy that has fueled debates for nearly 40 years — a story packed with legends, rivalries, and a game that helped shape the future of basketball on and off the court. This isn't just a documentary — it's a layered storytelling experience. Through exclusive interviews and never-before-heard perspectives from those who were actually there, we separate myth from reality and explore how this moment laid the foundation for a new era of sports marketing, media narratives, and superstar rivalries. 🏀 FEATURED LEGENDS & CONTRIBUTORS: Isiah Thomas – Hall of Famer & 2x NBA Champion Dominique Wilkins – Hall of Famer, The Human Highlight Film John Salley – 4x NBA Champion & Pistons Bad Boy Michael Ray Richardson – 4x NBA All-Star Sidney Moncrief – Hall of Famer & 5x NBA All-Star Jayson Williams – NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal – Archival audio from Scoop B Radio Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson – Host, journalist, narrator 💬 KEY THEMES EXPLORED: The truth behind the 1985 “Freezeout” game MJ’s arrival to the NBA and the reaction from veterans Isiah Thomas’ legacy and Chicago roots The Pistons vs. Bulls rivalry and cultural ripple effects The evolution of All-Star Weekend as a media & marketing juggernaut Unfiltered memories from players, in their own words 📍 Filmed on location in cities across the U.S. and via Zoom worldwide, this project is a labor of love, reflection, and basketball history told by the people who lived it. 📢 Be part of the conversation. 🔥 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Did the Freezeout really happen? Whose legacy has been most impacted by this story? 🎧 Subscribe for more deep-dive storytelling around the biggest moments in basketball culture. 🔗 Explore more exclusive content + full quote recaps at: https://ScoopB.com