Isiah Lord Thomas III is an American former professional basketball player, coach and executive who is an analyst for NBA TV. A point guard, the 12-time NBA All-Star was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History as well as the 75 Greatest Players, and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He played his entire professional career for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Thomas played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers, leading them to the 1981 NCAA championship as a sophomore and declaring for the NBA draft. He was taken as the second overall pick by the Pistons in the 1981 NBA draft, and played for them his entire career, while leading the "Bad Boys" to the 1988–89 and 1989–90 NBA championships.
After his playing career, he was an executive with the Toronto Raptors, a television commentator, an executive with the Continental Basketball Association, head coach of the Indiana Pacers, and an executive and head coach for the New York Knicks. He was later the men's basketball coach for the Florida International University (FIU) Golden Panthers for three seasons from 2009 to 2012. In early May 2015, amidst controversy, Thomas was named president and part owner of the Knicks' WNBA sister team, the New York Liberty, subsequent to the re-hiring of Thomas's former Pistons teammate, Bill Laimbeer, as the team's coach.
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Some of their strengths
Isiah Thomas has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Strong, Trustworthy, Artistic, Intense, Passionate, and Intuitive.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Isiah Thomas is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Isiah Thomas well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Isiah Thomas as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Inquisitive and Progressive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Isiah Thomas is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Isiah Thomas tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Isiah Thomas's challenges
While Isiah Thomas has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Isiah Thomas can be Stubborn, Idle, Complicated, Brusque, Impulsive, Careless, and Relentless.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Isiah Thomas's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Isiah Thomas must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be excessive and unrealistic.
Relentless and Inflexible
Isiah Thomas is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Isiah Thomas also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
