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Isiah Thomas

Isiah Lord Thomas III (/aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ eye-ZAY-ə; born April 30, 1961), also known as "Zeke", is an American former professional basketball player who is a current analyst for NBA TV and Fox Sports. He played his entire professional career for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards…

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1981–1994
Detroit Pistons
2000–2003
Indiana Pacers
2006–2008
New York Knicks
2009–2012
FIU
Assists
9,061 (9.3 apg)
Born
(1961-04-30) April 30, 1961 (age 65) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

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related to Early life · 17
Isiah Thomas → April, Battle, Catholic Youth Organization, Chicago, He, Illinois, International Harvester, Isiah, Isiah Lord Thomas III, Isiah Thomas II, Mary Thomas, Saipan, The, Thomas, Thomas's, West Side, When
related to External links · 10
Isiah Thomas → Archived May, Basketball ReferenceIsiah International, Career, Fame, Hall, Historical, IMDb, NBA, Thomas, Wayback MachineNBA
College · 2
Isiah Thomas → 26–65 (.286), Indiana (1979–1981)
1981–1994 · 1
Isiah Thomas → Detroit Pistons
2000–2003 · 1
Isiah Thomas → Indiana Pacers
2006–2008 · 1
Isiah Thomas → New York Knicks
2009–2012 · 1
Isiah Thomas → FIU
Assists · 1
Isiah Thomas → 9,061 (9.3 apg)
Born · 1
Isiah Thomas → (1961-04-30) April 30, 1961 (age 65) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Coaching career · 1
Isiah Thomas → 2000–2012

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Isiah Thomas1981–1994Detroit Pistons1.00infobox
Isiah Thomas2000–2003Indiana Pacers1.00infobox
Isiah Thomas2006–2008New York Knicks1.00infobox
Isiah Thomas2009–2012FIU1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasAssists9,061 (9.3 apg)1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasBorn(1961-04-30) April 30, 1961 (age 65) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasCoaching career2000–20121.00infobox
Isiah ThomasCollegeIndiana (1979–1981)1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasCollege26–65 (.286)1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasDrafted byDetroit Pistons1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasHigh schoolSt. Joseph (Westchester, Illinois)1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasListed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasListed weight180 lb (82 kg)1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasMen's basketballMedals body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox table{display:table}body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox caption{display:table-caption} Men's basketball Representing…1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasNBA187–223 (.456)1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasNBA draft1981: 1st round, 2nd overall pick1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasNumber111.00infobox
Isiah ThomasPlaying career1981–19941.00infobox
Isiah ThomasPoints18,822 (19.2 ppg)1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasPositionPoint guard1.00infobox
Isiah ThomasSteals1,861 (1.9 spg)1.00infobox

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