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Isiah Thomas (00:30)
6'1", 180 lb; played PG
Born April 30, 1961 in Chicago, IL; family of 9 children (7 boys, 2 girls)
Grew up in roughest & poorest part of town (Chicago's West Side)
His mother Mary Thomas had a TV movie based on her life
Went to St Joseph HS in the Westchester area; led them to state finals as a junior
As a top prospect, goes to Indiana University; many thought the combo of coach Bob Knight & Isiah would clash
Finished freshman year being named 1st team All-American
Selected to US Olympic team in 1980; US boycott those Olympics
Led his team as a sophomore to a NCAA title over UNC; named tourney's Most Outstanding Player
After declaring hardship for 1981 Draft, 2nd overall pick by DET (#1, friend Mark Aguirre of DePaul to DAL)
In 1981-82 the drafting of I ...
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