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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Isiah Thomas reaches Hall of Fame status

By Mike Patton
From – https://blacknewsandviews.com/
Reprinted – by Texas Metro News

Isiah Thomas was one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. He was not the biggest guy, standing at only 6 feet tall, but his presence was that of a giant on the floor.

Thomas helped lead the Detroit Pistons to back-to-back titles over his time in the Motor City from 1981-1994. Unfortunately, injury ended his career earlier than he would have liked, but he was definitely someone who people remembered for his impact.

Former Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas smiles as he meets the media at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan, after being named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 24, 2000. Photo credit: Carlos Osorio, The Associated Press
Former Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas smiles as he meets the media at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan, after being named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 24, 2000. Photo credit: Carlos Osorio, The Associated Press

His impact, in fact, was so big on the game of basketball that on May 24, 2000, he became one of six athletes elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For what he did in his career — averaging 19 points, 8.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds along with multiple All-Star appearances and two titles — he earned that honor. Thomas today is an NBA analyst on NBA TV.

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