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Indiana Basketball: Pistons to build statue in honor of Isiah Thomas

By Alec Lasley

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 30: Former Detroit Piston Isiah Thomas talks to the crowd during a celebration of the 1989 and 1990 World Championship Detroit Pistons at halftime during a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 30: Former Detroit Piston Isiah Thomas talks to the crowd during a celebration of the 1989 and 1990 World Championship Detroit Pistons at halftime during a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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One of the Indiana basketball greats will have a statue built in Detroit honoring his terrific career for the Detroit Pistons.

It was only a matter of time until the former Indiana basketball point guard Isiah Thomas had some sort of honor outside a basketball arena. Now, we just wait until the construction goes up.

Earlier this week, it was announced that Thomas would have a statue built in his honor outside of the Detroit Pistons’ Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit, with plans of unveiling to follow.

With the Pistons moving from Auburn Hills to downtown Detroit three years ago, a lot of upgrades have been made to the facility as well as the area surrounding the stadium since the arrival. This will only be a cherry on top.

Thomas is the Pistons all-time leading scorer and leader in assists, taking the Pistons to back-to-back NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990.

While there have been numerous great players to come through Auburn Hills and Detroit in the Pistons’ franchise, none is more iconic and deserving of such honor than Thomas. In addition to the two NBA Championships, Thomas won the Finals MVP in 1990, was a 12-time NBA All-Star,  and All-NBA First Team selection three times.

The 2000 Hall of Fame inductee spent two seasons in Bloomington leading Bob Knight’s Hoosiers to the 1981 National Championship and was named the Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. In his two seasons, he led Indiana to two Big Ten Titles, and a Sweet 16 appearance in addition to the Championship.

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With his No. 11 jersey retired by the Pistons already, he cements himself even more in the franchise’s history with his statue out front for all to see.

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