Background
III, Isiah Lord Thomas, was born on April 30, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Isiah Lord and Mary Thomas.
professional executive basketball player
III, Isiah Lord Thomas, was born on April 30, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Isiah Lord and Mary Thomas.
Bachelor in Criminal Justice, Indiana University, 1987.
Professional basketball player Detroit Pistons, 1981—1994, retired, 1994. President National Basketball Association Players Association, 1989—1994. Vice president Toronto Raptors, 1994—1997, co-owner, executive vice president basketball operations, 1994—1998.
Sportscaster NBC Sports, New York City, 1997—2000. Owner, chairman, Chief Executive Officer Continental Basketball Association, 1999—2001. Founder Enlighten Sports, Inc., since 1999.
Head coach Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis, 2000—2003, New York Knicks, 2006—2008, president basketball operations, 2003—2008, consultant, 2008—2009. Head basketball coach Florida International University Golden Panthers, since 2009. Member United States Olympic Basketball Team (did not compete), 1980.
Founder Isiah Thomas Foundation.
Married Lynn Kendall, July 19, 1985. Children: Joshua, Lauren.