Post by Sarawak on Jan 8, 2016 18:02:03 GMT
 | Isiah Thomas(#11)Height: 6-1 Weight: 180 lbs. Position: Point Guard Born: April 30, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois Age Drafted: 20 College: Indiana University Source: Basketball Reference |
Strengths
Lightning quick do it all PG who understands the game at all levels and is surprisingly strong for his size. Was an elite PG from day one in the NBA making the All Star Game all 13 years he played. Excellent distributor, ranking 7th all time in total assists (9061) and 5th all time in apg (9.3). 58th all time in points scored (18,822) and 16th all time in steals (1861) averaging 1.9 per game. Gets to the line with over 5300 attempts for his career good for 73 all time. Excellent scorer who can take over games when necessary averaged 19.2 ppg for his career despite never averaging more than 22.9 ppg in any one season. Has the ability to shoot from long range but isn't something he spends a lot of time on (1.4 3PA/Gm for year) Solid jump shot and FT shooter (.759 for career) but makes his money in transition and in attacking the basket with relentless abandon. Solid rebounder for a PG, 3.6 a game for career. An Elite player.
Weaknesses
Most of the weaknesses are nitpicky for Isiah. He is only a decent long range shooter (.290 for career but over 30% in 6 seasons) and he is not a volume jump shooter at all. He is not a shot blocker and although he is an amazing distributor his constant driving into the lane leads to more turnovers than you might expect (3.8 per game) for a guy with an excellent handle. He is foul prone averaging 3 FPG for career and averaging 3.5 plus his first 4 years in the league. A good but not great leaper. Bigger guards can post him up and although he is an elite stealer of the ball he was never considered an elite defender, although a very good one.
Notes
Horrific injury ended his career at 32 but before that had been extremely durable playing 70+ games in 11 of 12 seasons and 77+ games 10 of 12 years. Nicknames include Zeke and the Baby-Faced Assassin. 13 time All Star, NCAA Champion and 1980-81 Most Outstanding Player. 2 time All Star Game MVP and 1 time finals MVP. 2 time NBA Champion. First Team All Rookie, 5 time all NBA Selection, including 3 first team selections. Hall of Famer.
Current Attributes
| INS | JPS | FTS | 3PS | HND | PAS | ORB | DRB | PSD | PRD | STL | BLK | QCK | STR | JMP | STA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 1 | 2 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 |
Potential Attributes
| INS | JPS | FTS | 3PS | HND | PAS | ORB | DRB | PSD | PRD | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4.5 | 5 | 1 |
