“Vince Carter Had Earned the Starting Spot”: Isiah Thomas Recalls How He Favored Michael Jordan Without Knowing True Intentions.

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Report Overview: The article presents a retrospective view on Isiah Thomas' decision to start Michael Jordan over Vince Carter in the 2003 All-Star game, including Thomas' later regret and the historical context of the 'handshake incident'. The article contains some sensationalism, biased language, and selective use of sources, which affects its objectivity.

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

Use of dramatic language to appeal to emotions.

The title suggests a dramatic revelation by Isiah Thomas, which may not be as sensational as the article implies.

Use a more neutral title that reflects the content of the article without suggesting drama.

Biased language

Language that shows preference for one side over another.

The use of terms like 'rightful starter' and 'whiners' suggests a bias towards Vince Carter and against the Bulls, respectively.

Replace 'rightful starter' with 'selected starter' and present Bill Laimbeer's quote as his opinion rather than fact.

Selective use of sources

Choosing sources that support one view over another.

The article quotes Isiah Thomas and Bill Laimbeer extensively but does not provide quotes or perspectives from Michael Jordan or Vince Carter.

Include statements or perspectives from Michael Jordan and Vince Carter to provide a more balanced view.

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