In Taiwan, Isaiah Thomas says his frame forged gritStaff writer, with CNA“I don’t remember the moment, but ever since I was a kid, that’s the first thing I loved,” two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas said of his lifelong romance with basketball. At 175cm, Thomas is less than 2cm taller than the average Taiwanese adult male, while NBA players during his career stood at about 200cm on average. Former NBA star Isaiah Thomas, center, throws the opening ball during the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at Banciao Stadium in New Taipei City on Friday. Former NBA star Isaiah Thomas, center, in gray, poses for a photograph with players during the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at Banciao Stadium in New Taipei City on Friday. However, Thomas’ career declined afterward, likely because he played through a hip injury during that playoff run.

Source: Taipei Times April 05, 2026 17:11 UTC