{"id":97735,"date":"2025-08-26T07:15:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/97735\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T07:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:15:07","slug":"nba-fans-send-love-to-pistons-legend-isiah-thomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/97735\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Fans Send Love To Pistons Legend Isiah Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_um8xg1ekc\">Isiah Thomas is one of the best 25 players in NBA history. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_1z0xvnhy1\">The Detroit Pistons legend last played in the league during the 1993-94 season. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_no80f1i4q\">That said, he is among the most active former players on Instagram. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Isiah Thomas NBA \" title=\"Isiah Thomas NBA \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Apr 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Basketball Hall of Fame player Isiah Thomas looks on during the second half of the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images \/ Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_gw8szzsz6\">Earlier this month, Thomas made a post that had over 1,000 likes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7k4gsb98b\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNgA-1ANC_-\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">He wrote:<\/a> &#8220;Always great to see my <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cheurlin1788\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@cheurlin1788<\/a> champagne being enjoyed and shared. <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/firstpress\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#firstpress<\/a> is the best press<a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/lowsugar\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#lowsugar<\/a> <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/lowcalorie\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#lowcalorie<\/a> you deserve the best ask for it<a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/krogerco\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@krogerco<\/a> <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meijerstores\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@meijerstores<\/a> <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/totalwine\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@totalwine<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Isiah Thomas IG\" title=\"Isiah Thomas IG\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Isiah Thomas IG \/ August, 2025 <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_puvfb76ll\">Many fans sent love to Thomas in the comments. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_vwsstoji5\">@j._jones: &#8220;Nice Hat Zeke \ud83d\udc4c\u2728\ud83d\udcf8&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_tky8kp3ez\">@kuisine77: &#8220;You always did look good in crimson \ud83d\udd25&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_i2kc3xh63\">@sluggvito: &#8220;The \ud83d\udc10 PG \u2026 \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_dn58pdbqv\">@cityfader: &#8220;Very impressive and inspiring I like that,\ud83d\ude4c&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qkr9zquhy\">@urbanlensllc: &#8220;Zeeeeke and Fam as usual. \ud83e\udd32\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\u270a\ud83c\udffd&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_20vg349bz\">@friendsincllc: &#8220;Cool look Chicago..\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7prvxn08m\">@jondick436: &#8220;Detroits own! Yep, we took Zeke from Chicago..&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_mr8kmg1r8\">@lbjmf: &#8220;My \ud83d\udc10&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Isiah Thomas NBA \" title=\"Isiah Thomas NBA \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Isiah Thomas high fives guard Reggie Jackson during the  celebration for the Bad Boys&#8217; 30th anniversary of the 1989-90 back-to-back championships at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Saturday, March 30, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>03302019 Pistons Halftime 1<\/p>\n<p>Isiah Thomas high fives guard Reggie Jackson during theEcelebration for the Bad Boys&#8217; 30th anniversary of the 1989-90 back-to-back championships at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Saturday, March 30, 2019. \/ Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_bdyd8r187\">Thomas played his college basketball at Indiana (where he led them to the 1981 NCAA Championship. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qmibauwmi\">He was then the second pick in the 1981 NBA Draft (by the Pistons).<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_1vebw5wkr\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/statmuse\/status\/1949836995435381171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Via StatMuse<\/a>: &#8220;Isiah Thomas in 13 seasons:<br \/>\u2014 19.2 PPG<br \/>\u2014 9.3 APG (top 5)<br \/>\u2014 1.9 SPG<br \/>\u2014 2x NBA Champ<br \/>\u2014 Finals MVP<br \/>\u2014 12x All-Star<br \/>\u2014 5x All-NBA<br \/>\u2014 Top 5 in AST and STL in the 80s<\/p>\n<p>Top _ PG in NBA history.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Isiah Thomas in 13 seasons:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 19.2 PPG<br \/>\u2014 9.3 APG (top 5)<br \/>\u2014 1.9 SPG<br \/>\u2014 2x NBA Champ<br \/>\u2014 Finals MVP<br \/>\u2014 12x All-Star<br \/>\u2014 5x All-NBA<br \/>\u2014 Top 5 in AST and STL in the 80s<\/p>\n<p>Top _ PG in NBA history. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zvQAM7UOT3\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/zvQAM7UOT3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 StatMuse (@statmuse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/statmuse\/status\/1949836995435381171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">July 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_83bdu5hxk\">Thomas made the NBA All-Star Game in each of his first 12 seasons. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_3l2fvtlar\">He played 13 total seasons with averages of 19.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 9.3 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field in 979 games. <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Isiah Thomas is one of the best 25 players in NBA history. 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