NBAStephen A. Smith’s list: Top 5 people Michael Jordan should be thankful for By Erikas Polockas · May 18, 2020 5:27 PM GMT · 1 min read ESPN’s sports analyst Stephen A. Smith breaks down his list of the top 5 people that Michael Jordan should be thankful for: 5. Phil Jackson 4. Isiah Thomas 3. Scottie Pippen 2. Magic Johnson 1. David Falk ADVERTISEMENT