Not so long ago, Isaiah Thomas was the face of the Boston Celtics. Despite standing just 5’9″, Thomas was a two-time All-Star and MVP contender in the 2016-17 season. Now, the 35-year-old point guard may be looking for one last opportunity to make his NBA comeback. There may be no better team for him to finish his career with than the Celtics. Sacramento Kingsby whom he was selected in the last pick of the 2011 NBA draft.
Thomas is ready to back in Sacramento this week for a free-agent workout with a group that includes players like Lonnie Walker IV, Tony Bradley and Juan Toscano-Anderson, according to Sean Cunningham of FOX 40 Sacramento. The key question surrounding this workout is whether or not the Kings are seriously considering a reunion with Thomas. It’s worth noting that Thomas worked as a team in Las Vegas during the Summer League this offseason.
Before joining the Celtics and becoming an All-Star, Thomas spent the first three seasons of his career with the Kings, averaging 15.3 points and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 44.7 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range.
After starting his career in Sacramento, Thomas became one of the biggest names at point guard in the league with the Celtics. In fact, Thomas led Boston to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2017 after averaging 28.9 points and 5.9 assists per game. He finished fifth in league MVP voting and was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
Unfortunately, health has become Thomas’ biggest weakness, as he has struggled with various issues in his right hip. The veteran barely played during the 2017-18 season due to his hip injury, and he underwent right hip resurfacing surgery in 2020.
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Since then, Thomas has been looking for another chance to prove his worth in the NBA. Short stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets during the 2021-22 season resulted in Thomas not signing a contract through the 2022-23 season. Last year, he played six games for the Phoenix SunsPrior to joining the Suns, Thomas spent time in the NBA G League in order to prove he was healthy again for teams in the league.
The Kings could use another experienced voice in their backcourt, which is why Thomas’ coaching with them is notable. Head coach Mike Brown always tends to like having experienced voices in his team’s locker room, and Thomas’ experience could be valuable for De’Aaron Fox and others. Thomas began his career with the Kings, and now he has the chance to finish his NBA career in Sacramento.
