Isiah Thomas has an estimated net worth of $22 million
Isiah Thomas is a retired American professional basketball player with an estimated net worth of $22 million. He is 6’1″ and weighs 180 pounds. Isiah Lord Thomas III was born on April 30, 1961 in Chicago Illinois. He is the youngest of nine brother and sisters. Because St. Joseph High School had a better basketball program than his local high school, Thomas comunted from Chicago’sWest side neighborhood of North Lawndale to Westchester, Illinois to attend the school. He had to wake up at 5am every morning to make the 90 minute commute to Westchester. During his junior year, Thomas helped lead St Joseph to the State Finals. Not even a senior yet, he became one of the top college prospects in the country.
Isiah Thomas got recruited to play basketball with the Indiana University Hoosiers. He became a fan favorite and a favorite of the tough-nosed team coach, Bob Knight. Thomas became the team captain during the 1980-81 season. That year the Hoosiers won the 1981 NCAA Tournament Championship. Thomas won the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player Award. Following the big win, Thomas declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft.
Isiah Thomas was selected as the Detroit Pistons second overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft. He signed a $1.6 million contract. During his first year, Thomas made the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He also started for the Eastern Conference in the 1982 All-Star Game. Thomas remained with the Pistons during the entirety of his 13-year NBA career. During those 13 years he became a 2-time NBA Champion (1989-1990), 12-time NBA All-Star (1982-1993), NBA Finals MVP (1990), 2-time NBA All-Star Game MVP (1984, 1986), and made the All-NBA First Team three times (1984-1986). He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
After he retired from playing basketball, Thomas worked as a professional and collegiate head coach for the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, and Florida International University. He has also been a basketball executive and broadcaster.
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1. 35,087.7 Dorel Home Products Metro Futons ($627 each)
2. 1,375,000 MAC Nail Lacquer ($16 each)
3. 578,947.4 Winsome Wood Genoa End Tables ($38 each)
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