I admit that I am not a big NBA fan, so I am oblivious to many good players. I rarely watch regular season games. So, I have just become familiar with a player who has been in the League for 7 years. His name is Isaiah Thomas.
Thomas was the 60th (and last) pick of the 2011 draft. He was drafted by the Sacramento Kings after he spent 3 years playing college ball with the Washington Huskies. In 2014, Thomas was traded to the Phoenix Suns. His time was short with the Suns. In February, 2015, Thomas was traded to the Boston Celtics. He has flourished in Boston! He has averaged over 20 points and over 5 assists per game. Thomas has had an incredible year in 2016-17! He has averaged 28.9 points per game. But, his strongest statistic is averaging over 10 points in the 4th quarter (2nd in the league).
Last night, I watched the Celtics close out the Washington Wizards in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Thomas is so tough mentally! If a seven-footer is guarding him, he will step back and shoot a jumper. He has blazing speed! Thomas will blow by the entire team's defense if they aren't ready.
It's great to pull for the little guy. The next match-up for the Celtics will be against the Lebron-led Cavaliers. Thomas better get his sling shot and rocks ready!
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