Isiah Thomas Fired
New York Knicks head coach
Isiah Thomas was fired by team president
Donnie Walsh on April 18, 2008. After taking over for
Larry Brown in 2006, Thomas amassed a dismal record of 56-198 in two seasons as head coach of the Knicks. Walsh stated that Thomas would remain with the organization without any official title.
Thomas still has $18 million owed to him after receiving a long-term contract extension in 2007. The Knicks finished the 2007-2008 season with a record of 23-59, tying the franchise record for most losses in a season. Thomas' record after the 2006-2007 season was 33-49.
Fast Facts
- Born: April 30, 1961
- Birth name: Isiah Lord Thomas III
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- Drafted: 1981 / Round 1 / Pick 21
- Position: PG
- Height: 6' 1"
- 12x NBA All-Star (1982-93)1
- 2x NBA All-Star Game MVP (1984, 1986)1
- 2x NBA Champion (1989, 1990)1
- NBA Finals MVP (1990)1
- U.S. Olympian (1980)
- 2000: Inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame1
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