Resilience knows no bounds. That’s the story of Isaiah Thomas. The former Celtics All-Star has been hopeful to make a return to the league since 2021. This comes amidst a painful time for Thomas. Only last month, his elder sister LaQuisha, who Thomas saw as his “protector” passed away. The sorrow was unlike he has ever felt. But that has also fueled Isaiah Thomas to continue chasing after his dream.
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He made appearances in the G-League as recently as last season, earning a short stint with the Phoenix Suns in the process. He didn’t get a spot on the roster. However, IT isn’t willing to let go just yet. The former MVP candidate is coming back to the G-League to make another push towards the NBA.
According to Shams Charania, the 35-year-old will once again play for Utah Jazz’s G-League affiliate, Salt Lake City. Last year, Isaiah Thomas made roars when playing for them, scoring effortlessly in the four games he played. The veteran guard scored 30+ in all games. Now, he is hoping to repeat the same heroics once again.
Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is pursuing another NBA return, signing into the G League and rejoining the Utah Jazz's Salt Lake City affiliate, sources tell ESPN. Last season, Thomas averaged 33 points in four G League games en route to a call up to the Suns.
At his peak, Thomas, despite his 5’9″ stature led a magical campaign as the prime attacker for the Boston Celtics. He averaged 28.9 points in his final season, showcasing a mastery of fundamentals banded with pace. It remains one the most electric campaigns by an ‘underdog’ in recent years.
However, since his last year with the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas has been unable to maintain his strong wavelength. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Nuggets, and Washington Wizards before his attempt to make a pace through the G-League. Now, the former All-Star guard is hoping to go once more.
However, the fans aren’t on his side.
NBA fans want Isaiah Thomas to stop
In terms of talent, Thomas has shown he is leagues above the G-League. In both years that he did represent G-League teams, Thomas went on a rampage, compiling efficient scoring nights on the trot. However, the seasoned guard has simply not been able to find a permanent NBA home. Hence, fans weren’t thrilled by Charania’s update.
Bro you’re 35 years old now let it go 😭😭 had some great years but it’s time lol
“Bro you’re 35 years old now let it go. Had some great years but it’s time lol” a fan mentioned under his tweet. Rationally, that would be the decision most veterans would have made at this point. However, Isaiah Thomas’ love for hooping supersedes such thoughts. As far as trying is concerned, there’s no quit in his mind.
But that’s not what bothered some fans. In terms of skill, Thomas stunned several NBA scouts by having such a long career in spite of him being one of the shortest players in league history. So there was a lot of confusion among fans. One even suggested “6 years trying, should have played in a top European Club all these years,”.
6 years trying, should have played in a top European Club all these years.