Isaiah Thomas facts: Age, parents, siblings, children, net worth—
Isaiah Thomas is an American professional basketball player.
He has played in the NBA for such teams as the Sacramento Kings, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, and New Orleans Pelicans.
Prior to this, he had a successful collegiate playing career at the University of Washington, where he was a three-time all-conference selection in the Pac-10.
During his NBA career, Isaiah Thomas has been named an NBA All-Star multiple times.
How old is Isaiah Thomas and where was was he born?
Isaiah Jamar Thomas was born on February 7, 1989, in Tacoma, Washington. In 2024, he turns 35 years old.
As a teen, he went to Curtis Senior High School in University Place, Washington, where he played on the varsity basketball team. For his senior year, Thomas transferred to South Kent School in Connecticut.
After graduating from South Kent, Thomas returned to the West Coast to attend the University of Washington.
Who are Isaiah Thomas’ parents?
Thomas’ parents are James Thomas and Tina Baldtrip. His father, James Thomas, was a parts inspector and his mother, Tina Baldtrip, was a nurse.
Contrary to popular assumption, Isaiah is not the son of Detroit Pistons Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas.
According to legend, his father James was a lifelong Lakers fan and made a bet with a friend that if the Pistons beat the Lakers in the 1989 NBA Championship, he would name his son after Isiah Thomas.
The Pistons won in a four game sweep. Per his wife Tina’s request they changed the spelling to the biblical “Isaiah” as opposed to “Isiah”.
Thomas has siblings, including a sister named Chyna Thomas. Unfortunately, Chyna passed away in a car accident in 2017.
Who are Isaiah Thomas’ wife and children?
Thomas is married to Kayla Wallace, The couple got married in August 2016, and their wedding was attended by other NBA players and athletes like Floyd Mayweather.
Kayla Wallace was born on November 26, 1987, in Tacoma to Theodore William Wallace, who is an army veteran. She has one sister.
Kayla Wallace, a certified teacher, graduated from Central Washington University.
Isaiah Thomas and Kayla Wallace began dating when they were still young. They eventually tied the knot in August 2016 at the Experience Music Project Museum in Seattle.
Thomas is a father of three children. His first child, James, was born in his previous relationship. He then had another son with Kayla Wallace before marrying her.
After their marriage, Isaiah’s wife gave birth to a girl.
What is Isaiah Thomas’ net worth?
Isaiah Thomas has an estimated net worth of 16 million dollars, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has earned his wealth through his career in the NBA.
Thomas’ highest salary cap was $27 million, which he earned while playing for the Boston Celtics. He earned $317,814 from his 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
The basketball star has endorsement deals with several brands such as Nike, Banana Republic, Reebok, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Powerhandz.
