Here's a positive article: Michelle Kaufman | Isiah Thomas deserves chance at redemption - Michelle Kaufman - MiamiHerald.com
FIU only gave Zeke 3 years to prove himself. He still had 2 years left on his contract. Florida International Golden Panthers fire Isiah Thomas after 3 seasons - ESPN
Time for Zeke to just come home and be a Piston scout. That way he has a job in the sport he loves and with the only organization that probably loves him. He can stay behind the scenes, not get in trouble and only come out when the player he advises Joe/Gores on has a stellar rookie year.
It would be cool if Zeke somehow got involved with the Pistons. I can't seem him joining the organization in a minor role, though. How cool would it be to have Isiah as a mentor for Brandon Knight?
That would be great....assistant coach behind the scenes. Not sure if Joe wants him on the bench to overshadow Coach Larry.....although Gores might...
Isaiah was a great player. He has shown NO ability as a coach or GM. Just as MJ and Bird have shown no ability either. Some people have talent (like Isaiah, MJ and Bird) and some people have taste (the ability to recognaise talent and develope it (a la Larry Brown, Auerbach, etc.).
I'm surprised Zeke didn't get a chance to see his recruits through and finish out his 5 year contract. It almost makes you wonder if there was more to the story....
Stuckey was Joe's boy and do we really think he ever got out there and worked with his two rookie years
Florida International fires Isiah Thomas, ending three years of awkwardness | The Dagger: College Basketball Blog - Yahoo! Sports Sad to read the comments beneath the article. Isiah has had every chance to be a good executive/coach. The star has tarnished over the years..........................
This comment from Charlie was my favorite: "this guy s a looser, ever since they didnt include him in the olimpics with jordan hes been bitter at everyone"
