Isaiah Thomas

Date of Birth: February 7, 1989

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Isaiah Jamar Thomas, born February 7, 1989, in Tacoma, Washington, is a professional basketball player known for his impressive skills and perseverance despite his smaller stature in a sport dominated by taller athletes. Thomas played college basketball for the Washington Huskies before declaring for the NBA Draft in 2011, where he was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 60th overall pick. Thomas’s professional career has seen him play for several teams, including the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Washington Wizards. He is best known for his tenure with the Boston Celtics, where he earned two NBA All-Star selections and led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2017. Standing at just 5 feet 9 inches tall, Thomas has often been dubbed “The Little Guy” but has consistently proven his critics wrong with his quickness, scoring ability, and tenacity. Despite facing numerous injuries throughout his career, Thomas remains a beloved figure in the basketball community for his heart and dedication to the game.

5 Interesting Facts about Isaiah Thomas

1. Isaiah Thomas was named after the famous Detroit Pistons’ Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, though his namesake’s spelling was a result of a lost bet between his father and a friend.

2. Thomas scored a career-high 53 points in a playoff game against the Washington Wizards on May 2, 2017.

3. He played high school basketball at Curtis Senior High School in University Place, Washington, and South Kent School in Connecticut.

4. Thomas was awarded the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award in 2016.

5. Despite being the last pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Thomas has had a successful career and is considered one of the best “Mr. Irrelevant” picks in NBA history.