Isiah Thomas
Keynote Speaker: Hall of Fame NBA Point Guard & Business Leader; Two-Time NBA Champion; CEO at Isiah International; Leadership & Resilience Expert
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Isiah Thomas Biography
Isiah Thomas is recognized as one of the top point guards in professional basketball history. At Indiana University, Thomas played a key role in leading his team to an NCAA championship and earned recognition as a standout player. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the second overall pick in the NBA Draft and spent his entire 13-year career with the Pistons, guiding the team to back-to-back NBA Championships. Thomas was named Most Valuable Player of the Finals after the Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers.
Thomas was a central figure among the "Bad Boys" of Detroit, known for their physical style of play. Standing at 6-foot-1, Thomas was noted for his fearless drives to the basket and his ability to perform under pressure. Over his career, he averaged 19.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game. Thomas played in 12 consecutive NBA All-Star Games and was selected as the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player twice. He became the fourth player in NBA history to record over 9,000 assists, following Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and John Stockton.
Thomas was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and was named to the NBA's 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams. He received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, which recognizes outstanding service to others, and funded the college education of more than 75 students during his playing career.
After retiring as a player, Thomas held executive roles with the Toronto Raptors, served as a television sports commentator, led the Continental Basketball Association, and was head coach of the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. He also participated in civic discussions, including a roundtable on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, Killer Mike, and Renee Montgomery. Thomas later became head coach of the Saginaw Soul, a professional basketball team in the Basketball Super League.
As chairman and CEO of Isiah International, Thomas has built companies in waste removal and recycling, multi-family housing, and the sports industry. He also leads Isiah International LLC, an investment holdings company, and owns five companies: Isiah Real Estate, Isiah Imports, a private equity and asset management firm, Isiah Hemp and Cannabis Products, and GRE3N, a utility vegetation and pipeline management company. Thomas frequently addresses topics such as leadership, resilience, and the intersection of sports and business.
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What topics does Isiah Thomas speak about?
Isiah Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Athlete, News & Media, Author, LGBTQ, Sports Motivation, Sports, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Black Heritage, Broadcasting, Women, Sports Coaching, Hall of Fame, Executive Leadership, Social Activism and Philanthropy.
Where does Isiah Thomas travel from?
Isiah Thomas generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Isiah Thomas?
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Isiah Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball, Athlete and News & Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Isiah Thomas for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Isiah Thomas generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Emmitt Smith, Herman "Herm" Edwards and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Isiah Thomas for an upcoming event.
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Isiah Thomas was absolutely exceptional. We can’t say enough great things about him. Absolute gentleman, humble, personable, professional, etc… His speech was absolute perfection. We have received endless feedback from those in attendance, stating that it was one of, if not the best, speeches that they have ever heard; us included. Inspirational, raw, personal; audience moved from tears, to laughing, then back to tears. Don’t think it could have been any better. Mr. Thomas is truly a very special person and made a great impact on our event and our audience.
Trine University - Feb 17 2020
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How do I book Isiah Thomas to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Isiah Thomas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Isiah Thomas, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Isiah Thomas or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Isiah Thomas for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Isiah Thomas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Isiah Thomas are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Isiah Thomas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Isiah Thomas speak about?
Isiah Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Athlete, News & Media, Author, LGBTQ, Sports Motivation, Sports, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Black Heritage, Broadcasting, Women, Sports Coaching, Hall of Fame, Executive Leadership, Social Activism and Philanthropy. -
Where does Isiah Thomas travel from?
Isiah Thomas generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Isiah Thomas?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Isiah Thomas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Isiah Thomas for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Isiah Thomas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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