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Isiah Thomas Declares LeBron NBA Goat And Pushes India Basketball Grassroots Growth
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Published on 7 May 2026
Grassroots access and coaching are his biggest lever
Hall of Famer and two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas has endorsed LeBron James as the NBA’s greatest of all time. While praising LeBron’s legacy, Thomas shifted focus to India’s basketball future, arguing that the sport can only grow with better grassroots access, stronger coaching, and development pathways—something he’s set to spotlight as he headlines an upcoming BU event.
- Isiah Thomas names LeBron James the NBA GOAT
- Thomas stresses grassroots access for basketball growth in India
- Coaching and development are central to his vision
- He is set to headline an upcoming BU event
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