An all-time great, Isiah Thomas is one of the best players of his generation. Having played the entirety of his NBA career with the Detroit Pistons, Thomas or “Zeke” as he is belovedly known, has been an integral part of their title glories during his time in the NBA. But how many Championship rings has Isiah Thomas won with the Pistons?
Isiah’s never giving up set mentality had amazed the sporting world time and again. The legend of a warrior who refused to leave the court in spite of a sprained ankle in the second last game of a Finals series is widely known. And how in that third quarter he scored an NBA Finals record 25 points, is another narrative entirely.
Drafted in 1981 by the Detroit Pistons, Isiah Thomas had been one of the best of his generation. His undying resolve and determination on the court made him stand out as an example to generations of basketball players. So how many Championship rings has Isiah Thomas won in his NBA career?
| Player name | Isiah Lord Thomas III |
| Born | April 30, 1961 |
| Rings count | Two |
| Ring years | 1989, 1990 |
| Teams he won rings with | Detroit Pistons |
| Drafted year | 1981 |
| Drafted by | Detroit Pistons |
Related: How Many Rings Does Magic Johnson Have?
How many rings does Isiah Thomas have?
Isiah Thomas has won two NBA Championship rings with the Detroit Pistons. He has led the Pistons to two out of their three NBA titles in franchise history. Zeke won the titles back-to-back, first against the Los Angeles Lakers and then against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Isiah Thomas – 1989 NBA Finals MVP
35.3 MPG
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21.3 PPG
7.3 RPG
2.5 APG
55.2 TS%
49/33/76 shooting splits
What years did Isiah Thomas win his rings?
Isiah Thomas won his rings in 1989 and 1990 in back-to-back Championship titles. The Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 0-4 in the 1989 Finals and then won the 1990 Finals 1-4 over the Portland Trail Blazers. Isiah was named Finals MVP in the latter.
On this day in 1988, Isiah Thomas severely sprained his ankle in Game 6 of the NBA Finals vs. the Lakers.
Zeke played through it and went off for 25 of his 43 PTS in the 3Q 😤
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 19, 2019
1989: Finals Avenged, First Championship Lifted
Following the 1988 Finals heartbreak, Isiah and Co made it to the NBA Finals once again the next season. Inspired by their narrow defeat in the prior Final, the Pistons unleashed total domination onto the courts and swept the series 0-4. Isiah put up a stellar display, averaging 21.3 points, 7.3 assists and 2.5 rebounds to lift his first NBA title.
Isiah Thomas hold the records for the most steals in a NBA Finals (20 STL) and for the most steals in a single Playoff run (66 STL)
— Major Sports Alerts (@sports___alerts) November 9, 2020
1990: Back-to-Back Championships, Finals MVP
In the 1989-1990 season, the Detroit Pistons made it through the regular season and the playoffs, ultimately to the Finals. It was the third consecutive Finals appearance for the Pistons since 1988. The Detroit Pistons faced the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1990 Finals which they won 1-4 in five games. Isiah Thomas won the Finals MVP averaging 27.6 points, 7.0 assists and 5.2 rebounds in the series.
In the 1990 NBA Finals, 6'1'' Isiah Thomas became the shortest player in NBA history to win the NBA Finals MVP award. 👏🏽
— Pistons Nation (@PistonsNationCP) June 14, 2022
Who has more rings, Isiah Thomas or Magic Johnson?
Magic Johnson has won three more rings in his NBA career than Isiah Thomas. Johnson and Isiah had been longtime friends and on-court rivals during their time in the NBA. Magic Johnson won his five Championship rings with the LA Lakers in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988.
OTD (85) Isiah Thomas had 30 PTS (14-20 FG) & 20 AST vs Magic Johnson and the Lakers.
His other 20/20 games:
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) January 13, 2020
25 PTS, 24 AST, 10 REB, 2 TO
23 PTS, 25 AST (franchise high)
22 PTS, 21 AST
20 PTS, 20 AST, 9 REB
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