Thomas was picked by the Pistons in the 1st round (#2 overall) in the 1981 draft out of the University of Indiana, where he was one of the most celebrated basketball players in school history. During his time in Bloomington, Thomas was a consensus All-American in 1981 and helped the Hoosiers to the NCAA title that same year in route to being honored as the Final Four Most Outstanding Player. In 2006, Thomas was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame.
Thomas grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and went to St. Joseph High School, where he helped the school to a berth in the state finals during his junior season. After retiring from playing in the NBA, he spent time as head coach for the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks and Florida International University. He’s the CEO and Chairman of Isiah International LLC, a holding company for his various investments and business interests.
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