was drafted by Detroit and would spend his entire 13-year pro career as a Piston. During his career,
Thomas would win the Rookie of the Year award and be named to 12 All-Star teams (while winning two All-Star MVPs). Isiah was the floor general for the "Bad Boys" Pistons teams that won back-to-back NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990.
Thomas was named one of the NBA's "50 Greatest Players" in 1996, and took his place in the Baseketball Hall of Fame in 2000.
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