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NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Announces First-Ever Move

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Angelo Guinhawa | Last updated Dec 10, 2025 8:01 PM ET

Isiah Thomas may be long retired from the NBA, but he continues to garner interest, thanks to his body of work that made him one of the best basketball players.

Zeke played 13 years in the NBA, suiting up for only one team, the Detroit Pistons. He had plenty of success in the pros after being drafted No. 2 overall in 1981, becoming a two-time champion, a one-time Finals MVP and a 12-time All-Star. He's also a member of the league's 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams.

Clearly, though, Thomas' winning mentality extends beyond the basketball court. Since his retirement in 1994, he has become a successful entrepreneur with several businesses under his name, such as Isiah Real Estate, Isiah Imports, Isiah Hemp and Cannabis Products and GRE3N. With that said, his latest reported net worth is $100 million.

NBA great Isiah Thomas looks on during a ceremony.Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

On Wednesday, Thomas drew the attention of fans once again after he made an announcement about a business move that no other NBA player has ever done.

According to Thomas' post, he is the "first NBA player ever to own, lead, and execute the turnaround of a publicly traded company — One World Products (OTC: $OWPC), soon to be Isiah Enterprises."

Thomas called it a "historic first" in his post.

According to New Media Wire, One World Products "was operating as a distressed public entity." But as Thomas assumed leadership and effectively merged the company with Eco Bio Plastics, a business that was facing insolvency, the management was able to stabilize operations. Now, One World Products is on track to "operational breakeven" this December.