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Isiah Thomas Retired

Guard · Detroit Pistons · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1981
2× NBA ChampionHall of FameDetroit Pistons
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In short

Isiah Thomas is a retired guard and Hall of Famer who starred for the Detroit Pistons. Bad Boys leader — a 6-1 assassin with two rings. Career averages: 19.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Isiah’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (L)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Isiah Thomas is one of the NBA's all-time greats. Bad Boys leader — a 6-1 assassin with two rings.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 19.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 9.3 assists and won 2 championships.

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Career avg
19.2 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3.6 rpg
career
Assists
9.3 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
Detroit Pistons
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Isiah Thomas is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most iconic with the Detroit Pistons.

Bad Boys leader — a 6-1 assassin with two rings.

He retired with career averages of 19.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Bad Boys leader — a 6-1 assassin with two rings.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and Detroit Pistons legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring78
Playmaking79
Rebounding48
Perimeter D56
Rim protection30
Spacing60
Athleticism72
Clutch66
Hall of FameDetroit Pistons1981 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Thomas is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Bad Boys leader — a 6-1 assassin with two rings.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
19.2
per game
Career RPG
3.6
per game
Career APG
9.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyBad Boys leader — a 6-1 assassin with two rings.
Titles2× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
1×
Finals MVP
12×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and Detroit Pistons legend.

Isiah Thomas's place in history is settled: Bad Boys leader — a 6-1 assassin with two rings.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 2× champion and Detroit Pistons icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Isiah Thomas's career averages?

Isiah Thomas averaged 19.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game over his career.

Is Isiah Thomas in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Isiah Thomas is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 2 NBA championships.