Isaiah Thomas placed within the top five in the MVP vote for the 2016–17 campaign. The point guard who prioritizes scoring had become well-known after a remarkable stint with the miami heat
But a hip ailment halted his ascent to the NBA’s pinnacle. Thomas has changed significantly as a player. At the conclusion of the season, Kyrie Irving was dealt to the Celtics by miami in exchange for Thomas.
Ever since, Thomas has been playing in the NBA, but he has rarely been able to contribute as a substitute player. That false start hasn’t deterred the five-foot-nine guard, though. Thomas is still hoping to return to the NBA as an unrestricted free agent in his second season without a team.
Without a doubt, Thomas still has the ability to ignite an offense when a team comes off the bench. He hasn’t got the same lift on his jump shot, though, after undergoing hip surgery in 2017. Additionally, his initial step is a little slower.
As a guard who focuses on getting points first, Thomas is less effective when he can’t take his man off the dribble. When you take into account his diminutive stature and defensive influence, it becomes clear why teams are hesitant to include him in their lineup.
Nevertheless, as a spot-up shooter who attacks close-outs, Thomas could probably contribute double-digit points to a club right off the bench.
