Former All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas is joining the Salt Lake City Stars, the Jazz’s NBA G League affiliate, in the hopes of eventually getting an NBA offer, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports (Twitter link).
In a December interview, Thomas confirmed that he was looking for another NBA opportunity.
“I’m still trying to play the game of basketball. I want to get back to the NBA,” he said at the time. “So, I’m still working out and staying ready.”
Thomas held workouts last summer for NBA teams during the Las Vegas Summer League last July, hoping to catch someone’s attention. He signed 10-day hardship deals with the Mavericks and Lakers during the 2021/22 season before catching on with the Hornets for the remainder of that campaign. He appeared in a total of 22 games that season, but wasn’t in the league in ’22/23.
Thomas’ career peaked when he averaged 28.9 points and 5.9 assists per game for the Celtics during the 2016/17 season. His career was sidetracked by a right hip injury. He has also played for Sacramento, Phoenix, Cleveland, Denver, Washington and New Orleans.
In 550 regular season games, Thomas has averaged 17.7 points and 4.8 assists in 28.3 minutes per night. A late second-round pick in 2011, he turned 35 last month.
Why not ? Good place for him to land ! Danny Ainge definitely loved Isaiah
Isn’t the original Isaiah also working there as some short of advisor?
I think you mean Isiah Thomas.
Not that I know of. Maybe you’re thinking of Jason Terry? He’s an assistant coach for the Jazz.
There always comes a time when retirement is forever… I have zero problem with somebody wanting to hang as long as they can…
Don’t count that little fella out. He has an incredible heart. He’s been counted out so many times, and has written history all over… Never underestimate the heart of a champion.
Never know what can happen in the NBA. Teams can always use a vet that can score and/or bring some leadership to a young team. Look at Kris Dunn and his defense and leadership!
Joe Johnson is another example. Joe helped the Jazz win a playoff series against the Clippers as a vet off the bench. He ended up scoring the winning bucket, too!
Loved his all star season… But I dunno if his defence will ever be high enough for a team to latch on for serious 6th man minutes…
Even the dumspter fire that is the Hornets didn’t see enough…
That said I hope he does well and makes a comeback…