Retired Hall of Fame basketball player Isiah Thomas is the head coach of the Florida International University men's basketball team. He is also the former head coach for the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. He played his entire NBA career with the Detroit Pistons.

Thomas agreed to coach Florida International on April 14, 2009.ESPN.com: Isiah Accepts FIU Coaching Job The financial details of the five-year contract were not immediately announced, however the estimated $200,000 to $300,000 he would make in his first year, Thomas announced he will donate to the school.The New York Times: Thomas Will Give F.I.U. Salary Back to School

Thomas reportedly overdosed on sleeping pills on October 23, 2008, but was rushed to the hospital and was "fine."Sporting News: Isiah Thomas Reportedly Overdoses on Pills Thomas later denied the reports, saying that his daughter Lauren was the one at the home in need of medical attention.Associated Press: Isiah Thomas Denies he Was Accidental OD Victim (October 25, 2008)

On October 28, 2008, new details were released regarding the overdose at the home of Isiah Thomas. According to the police report, a man was passed out on the floor of his home and police gave the person oxygen until an ambulance arrived. Police have not labeled the incident a suicide attempt because the victim did not have a history of depression and there was no suicide note.ESPN.com: Police provide new details in Thomas' overdose episode

Thomas was drafted by the Pistons in 1981, making the All-Rookie team and Eastern Conference All-Star team that season. He went on to appear in 12 NBA All-Star Games and won back-to-back NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990. Thomas' accomplishments rank him as one of the best players in the history of the NBA

• Points: 18,822
• Assists: 9,061
• Steals: 1,861

Thomas' coaching career began with the Indiana Pacers in 2000. Despite having a talented team, he was unable to get the Pacers past the first round of the playoffs in either of his two seasons there, and was replaced by Rick Carlisle. Thomas was hired as president of the New York Knicks in 2003, eventually taking over head coaching duties after Larry Brown was fired in 2006. Thomas' tenure with the Knicks was mired with poor team performance and controversy, including a sexual harassment suit brought against Thomas and Madison Square Garden. On April 17, 2008, newly appointed Knicks team president Donnie Walsh fired Thomas from the head coaching position, stating that he would remain with the team with no official title.

• Indiana Pacers 2000-01: 41-41
• Indiana Pacers 2001-02: 42-40
• Indiana Pacers 2002-03: 48-34
• New York Knicks 2006-07: 33-49
• New York Knicks 2007-08: 23-59
• Overall: 187-223