Isiah Thomas: podcast appearances and interviews

Isiah Lord Thomas III, born on April 30, 1961, is a former professional basketball player and current sports analyst. He played his entire NBA career with the Detroit Pistons and is regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time. During his playing career, Thomas achieved numerous honors including two NBA championships, the NBA Finals MVP award, five All-NBA Team selections, and 12 NBA All-Star appearances, of which he earned two All-Star Game MVP awards. He led the league in assists in 1985 and was named to the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams. Thomas was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers, leading them to the 1981 NCAA championship before declaring for the NBA draft. As the second overall pick in the 1981 draft, he joined the Pistons and helped lead the team to the NBA championships in the 1988-89 and 1989-90 seasons. After retiring as a player, Thomas served in various roles including NBA executive, television commentator, team owner, and coach. His coaching career included positions with the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, and Florida International University. He also held executive roles such as president and part owner of the New York Liberty in the WNBA. His career reflects contributions both on and off the court across multiple levels of professional basketball.