How tall is Isaiah Thomas? NBA player's mother once revealed he used to 'hang upside down' to increase height

Exploring NBA player Isaiah Thomas' height in comparison with James LeBron and wife Kayla
PUBLISHED OCT 19, 2023
Isaiah Thomas was twice named an NBA All-Star (isaiahthomas/ Instagram)
Isaiah Thomas was twice named an NBA All-Star (isaiahthomas/ Instagram)
Full Name Isaiah Jamar Thomas
Date of Birth February 7, 1989
Age 34 (as of 2023)
Place of Birth Tacoma, Washington
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) approx
Weight 84 kg (185 lbs) approx
Net Worth $100 million
Spouse Kayla
Children 4

TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Isaiah Thomas stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m or 175 cm) and weighs 84 kg (185 lbs). The NBA player was part of the Boston Celtics from 2015 to 2017 during his professional basketball career.

Isaiah Thomas achieved recognition in the NBA as a two-time NBA All-Star and was selected for the NBA's Second Team.

Tina Baldtrip, the mother of the NBA player, once disclosed that Thomas used to "hang upside down" in an attempt to increase his height.

She said, “He was always short. In my basement, he had one machine that was supposed to stretch him out and another machine so he could hang upside down," Fox Sports reported.

Isaiah Thomas or James LeBron: Who is taller?

Under the new NBA standards, LeBron James is officially listed at 6 ft 8.5 in (2.06 m or 206 cm) tall, highlighting that Isaiah Thomas is 11.5 inches shorter than his fellow player.

Over the course of his career, LeBron James has played in 19 games with Isaiah Thomas, according to StatMuse.


 
 
 
 
 
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LeBron James Sr, widely known as "King James," is a celebrated NBA player and holds the title of the all-time leading scorer, ranking fourth in career assists.

His illustrious career includes winning four NBA championships, participating in 10 Finals, and securing two Olympic gold medals.

James is the oldest player in the NBA and the first player to accumulate $1 billion in earnings as an active player.

LeBron James is 6 ft 9 in tall
LeBron James is 6 ft 9 in tall (Getty images)

Isaiah Thomas' height compared to wife Kayla

Kayla is 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m or 170 cm) tall which states that Isaiah Thomas is 2 inches taller than his wife. Thomas and his wife Kayla decided to tie the knot in 2016.

Thomas's spouse works as a teacher. She is not well-known, but she has a sizable social media following.

Isaiah Thomas is taller than his wife (ishaiahthomas/ Instagram)
Isaiah Thomas is taller than his wife Kayla (@ishaiahthomas/ Instagram)

The couple had one child together before marriage, and they welcomed two more children after tying the knot. They are currently parenting four children together, as the former Boston Celtics player also has a child from a previous relationship.

Isaiah Thomas has 4 children (ishaiahthomas/ Instagram)
Isaiah Thomas has 4 children (@ishaiahthomas/ Instagram)

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