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Podcast: All Things Basketball with GD podcast
Episode: All Things Basketball with GD - Week 13 Player Spotlight, Isiah Thomas
Description: Isiah Thomas (00:30)6'1", 180 lb; played PGBorn April 30, 1961 in Chicago, IL; family of 9 children (7 boys, 2 girls)Grew up in roughest & poorest part of town (Chicago's West Side)His mother Mary Thomas had a TV movie based on her lifeWent to St Joseph HS in the Westchester area; led them to state finals as a juniorAs a top prospect, goes to Indiana University; many thought the combo of coach Bob Knight & Isiah would clashFinished freshman year being named 1st team All-American...