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Former NBA Star Attempting Comeback

Isaiah Thomas spent time with the Kings, Celtics, Suns, Wizards, Lakers, Hornets, Cavaliers, Nuggets, Pelicans, and Mavericks

Joey Linn

Former NBA Star Attempting Comeback
Former NBA Star Attempting Comeback /

An All-NBA star in 2017 with the Boston Celtics, Isaiah Thomas has been unable to regain his footing in the league since that special season. Injuries have undoubtedly played a factor in this development for Thomas, as the two-time All-Star has not played more than 40 games in a season since that 2017 campaign.

Not yet ready to walk away from basketball, Thomas is still attempting a comeback. A recent Tweet from former NBA guard Jamal Crawford revealed that Thomas has a private workout set up in Las Vegas in front of multiple NBA teams:

Thomas has spent time with the Sacramento Kings, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, and Dallas Mavericks.

As previously mentioned, injuries quickly derailed what was an incredible peak for Thomas in 2017. Averaging 28.9 PPG, the 5'9" guard was truly unstoppable for the Celtics that year. Thomas was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers following his special run in Boston, and played just 15 games for Cleveland before really beginning his journey around the league.

At 34 years old, Thomas may not be able to provide an NBA team with many impactful minutes at this stage; however, he could be a great locker room veteran and depth piece. If he impresses during this upcoming workout, perhaps a team will give him another shot.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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