THE Phoenix Suns officially announced via press release that the team has signed free agent guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10 day contract. The 35-year-old veteran is returning to the Valley.
Thomas recently appeared in four games with the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League, averaging 32.5 points, 6.3 three-point shooting on 44.6% three-point shooting, 5.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals. He declined several overseas offers in an effort to return to the NBA.
The Washington product is a two-time NBA All-Star with 11 years of NBA experience. He (Thomas) holds career averages of 17.7 points and 4.8 assists in 550 games with Sacramento, Phoenix, Boston, Cleveland, the Los Angeles LakersDenver, Washington, New Orleans, Dallas and Charlotte.
The 35-year-old has already played 46 games for the Suns during the 2014-15 season, averaging 15.2 points and 3.7 assists.
“He’s a guy that everyone likes.”
Frank Vogel said it’s a chance for the Suns to see where Isaiah Thomas is in this phase of his career, but doesn’t know how much he’ll actually play.
“He’s definitely there from a depth standpoint because Saben Lee only has 4 games left.” pic.twitter.com/Zp3nLiy1I8
– Gérald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) March 19, 2024
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The veteran goalkeeper will wear the number four jersey after wearing three during his previous stint with Phoenix in 2015.
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