ISAIAH THOMAS IS BACK

[@TheFlightMike]

I completely forgot to mention... But Danny Ainge is the Jazz GM... and was the man who traded IT to the Cavs

[@Romanus-]

Which was the correct trade to make. There’s not a GM in the league that wouldn’t have made that trade. It’s a cold business but so is every billion dollar corporation

[@chriscc14]

@@Romanus- its the fact that they fucked him over by making him play through a hip injury that's the problem. ruined his career

[@PeeWee-rj6nn]

@@chriscc14FACTS

[@michaelauger8077]

I heard he wasn’t good in the locker room. Threatening Ainge to back up the Brinks truck didn’t help his cause. Us Celtics fans loved him and would like to see him come back, as long as he can now anticipate the double team now.

[@janicehoward2784]

@@michaelauger8077regarding thats statement im from boston he led us to first place when we was supposed to be trash that year

[@JDM_Miggy]

For someone who lost their sister and then proceeded to go off on the next game dedicating it to her, this guy is amazing

[@MoralesCorner]

Boston better shows this man love every time he's there. He went out and put on a show for them while grieving for his sister only to be dealt with like he was

[@jayb7091]

@@MoralesCorneras a Boston fan we did not want him to go we can’t control wat the front office does we love this dude forever

[@jayyyy6130]

Isaiah Thomas is a freak of nature to do what he does at the level and height he does.

[@정도원-q3y]

And his work ethic

[@Eric-lx8hp]

Muggy Bogues was freakier

[@FekalistaGrzybowory-lz8lh]

Without Bogues there wouldn't be IT

[@AydenWyatt-kd8tz]

@@FekalistaGrzybowory-lz8lhand why’s that?

[@JakeDonner1]

He didn’t deserve to get given up on in the first place

[@NickMachado]

Yes he did. I love IT but the celtics had no reason to throw their future away to sign a guy to a contract he isn't worth because "muh loyalty". Players don't sacrifice for teams, why should teams sacrifice for players?

[@kolbesmith1175]

​@NickMachado in all fairness the owners, the ones who made it this way, though players used to be loyal until they would get dropped like they meant nothing

[@BallinlikeimMj]

@@NickMachado Celtics did it to himself by playing him through injury and hella minutes

[@rockstar42021]

Smh he was special 😊

[@cherryng6136]

Hope he ends up in a team kicking Celtics out of the play offs.

[@djbomber9583]

People need to PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME 💯💯💯💯

[@Zoodabang]

HE IS A 🪣

[@DeadwaveCarrier-oc1wo]

I'll put some hope on it.

[@CousinSkeeter420]

He’s 🚮

[@Oldschool1943]

funny enough nobody "RESPECT HIS NAME" when it's not his name there's only one ISAIAH THOMAS and its the guy that's still butthurt over jordan

[@Oldschool1943]

so, to no longer add confusion he's just Isaiah Jamar Thomas. he was overhype and let the fame get to his head with only one good season with boston which was forgettable and he's mediocre.

[@patricksanders2498]

I really want to see him succeed. He did so much for Boston and after the injury he bounced around the league and was gone. I hope a team gives him a chance.

[@ewjiml]

Unfortunately, it won’t happen. His height, his lack of explosiveness, and his age have odds extremely low. It sucks but it is what it is.

[@DW51380]

@@ewjimlexactly, realistically if he was still worth being an option now I feel like he would’ve been playing as a bench player on the worst team at the very least

[@patricksanders2498]

There's some good players out there that just aren't in the league due to reasons unknown. Melo, Cousins, D. Howard(pre-scandal), J. Wall and several others. Melo was forced into retirement and he was still pretty capable. That could be 10-15 points a night sitting on someone's bench. There's some players I wonder how they're still in the league and others that have fallen out for reasons unknown.

[@LordRothschild666]

​@@ewjimlFactual

[@chrison4k177]

@@ewjimlbro your yapping

[@billblaski9523]

Those Kyrie in Boston years feel like a fever dream now

[@danmoreta]

The first year wasn’t too bad, I think if he was there, maybe they would’ve gotten over the hump

[@_viewsfromthed]

Yea Kyrie’s stint in Boston was underwhelming

[@Gothiccbadboy666]

That nba season was cursed

[@brobi-wankenobi2369]

Love Isaiah. Dude is 5’9”, 180 and averaged almost 29ppg on a strong playoff team. He’s a great player and an even better human. Hope he gets another shot.

[@Peanutdenver]

I'd like to see him get his too...btw IT is maybe 150lbs. He is pretty small when you see him in person, which makes it even more impressive in a league of giants.

[@youngcloudz6648]

@@Peanutdenveryour drunk if u think Isaiah thomas could attack the rim at 150 pounds. Respectfully.

[@USERA15]

​@@Peanutdenverpesa mucho más, es un hombre con mucha masa muscular.

[@Peanutdenver]

@@youngcloudz6648 You dont know hoops that well then homie...Muggsy Bogues and Spud Webb(who were 5'3"/130lbs & 5'7" 140lbs)were incredible players in the NBA, just to name two. Spud won the dunk contest in 86. Watch the game more and educate yourself about the league. Respectfully...

[@JAYSPLASHMUSIC]

thast exaclty why hes not ever gonna het another real "shot". Hes a 5'9 Terry rozier. At best hes giving 12-15 PPG shooting 47% 35% 3pt. And to add ZERO defense lol hes not what he used to be.

[@Saltwaterkilla]

Isaiah deserves so much everyone is talking about drose but no one remembers Isaiah

[@itsladytruth]

Right

[@khalilyounger519]

That’s because he wasn’t playing how Drose was playing

[@atlast7928]

@@khalilyounger519nah excuse me but Isaiah was an mvp candidate

[@eusoueu5504]

because d rose is still a media darling

[@USERA15]

Así es, merece volver a la NBA

[@Izuhu]

Got his tooth knocked out, had a hip injury, his sis passed, and bro still blacked out on the court. IT has my utmost respect when it comes to the game, especially with his stature.

[@miamipeng]

Brings a tear to my eye

[@bradmartland5723]

I'm just glad to see him being given the opportunity to play ball for a team again. Hopefully, a spot on an NBA side comes available, and they choose IT

[@JohnDoe-kx1yt]

A truly legendary basketball player. The boston celtics are a filthy organisation for doing this man this dirty.

[@PatrikGluchowski]

dude... you have to appreciate the hustle.. what a guy, THIS is actually very inspirational

[@into_play3226]

This guy has the work ethic of an old school baller. He gave it his all until his body gave out. I hope he has a comeback!

[@thecoolrich]

At 35 and still has the drive to continue playing. Much respect hopefully a team can sign him

[@feedthesnake3394]

It became a cautionary tale that led to the Kawhi hold out in San Antonio and leading to the load management culture.

[@SeanGrantstormpinball]

One of my favorite players of all time. During his best years with Boston he would always up his game in the 4th quarter and end games strong, He said he would do it, and he always did. Also remember him as a spectacular player for the Sacramento Kings when he first came into the league. I hope the last chapters of his NBA career are happier and luckier ones.

[@MichaelWeldon-x4e]

I was at the game he scored 53 points in.. The energy is always crazy there but that night was something else

[@elizabethgeorge168]

I've had not one but THREE of the same hip procedures IT had to undergo. (I'm currently 6wk post-op what I hope is my final hip scope). My heart aches for him because I know how crappy it is & how much it literally effects every aspect of your life. I hope he gets a chance to play at the NBA level again, but more importantly, I wish him a peaceful and pain-free life 🙏

[@JS96919]

Isaiah got me into basketball, he's my fav player

[@1800careless]

At 12:00 flight finally gets to the point

[@JereIsKira]

Celtics did IT dirty

[@NickMachado]

They really didn't. They did exactly what any logically team would've done. Dude was toast, why throw away a max contract? Yall are just mad the celtics aren't incompetent like the 76ers. They might be the only team in the league that would pay IT like they did for horford and Tobias Harris lmfaooo

[@FilthyMcNasty69]

Exactly, should we have just doomed our team and gave him the max to be nice? Lol its business ​@@NickMachado

[@JereIsKira]

Because he was injured and ain’t tell bro the extent of his injury like wym

[@JAMNyt321]

​@@NickMachadostop trying to defend them bro 💀

[@BallinlikeimMj]

@@NickMachadono one said he could have a max just that they shouldn’t have told him he had to play max minutes and ignore his hip to make it as far as they can to the playoffs then act surprised he was hurt and ship him out

[@stephencallanan3795]

Im so glad to see IT back. He deserves it. I broke most of the bones in my foot, did a complete spiral fracture of the tailus bone in much the same way IT did his ankle. It robs you of so much confidence when you KNOW putting any kind of lateral pressure on it can cause it to break again. He has worked so hard to get physically right with his foot/hip, plus recovering from the emotional aspect of the loss of his sister and being dismissed by his team and the league. Good on him, I wish him the best.

[@thekingofkingsrp]

I guess that brinks truck crashed while backing up....

[@valoruniversity]

I love IT and a big fan since he came in as a rook with the Kings, but if he developed more of a Rondo or Nash aspect from the offensive end would probably grant him more of a chance to be a long temp NBA player

[@dotdottheconnector8795]

Kevin Garnett was the reason i rooted for the celtics even though they wasn't my team. After the way they treated Isaiah Thomas & withheld that info about his Hip so he could continue to play ( which isn't the first time ive heard a team doing that) i root against them every game. Any team that play the celtics, im rooting for them.

[@AirbnbRentals]

Crazy i was just looking him up to see if he was playing in china or sum shi happy to see bro still playing

[@Figfinder]

That dude can ball, he's just vertically challenged 😂

[@superxavxii421]

He just like me fr

[@00ruva00]

Speak for yourself gang that never stopped him

[@Ebk.xo93]

@@00ruva00fax he still made it to the league either way

[@GoonCity777]

Now he’s age challenged

[@dubbchi]

IT was must see TV for the entire 2016 season. That was the most enjoyable season for this Celtics fan & I had season tix in 2008. I love IT forever.

[@dong9514]

I remember when he played for the lakers. Always seemed like he was giving his all. I remember when he got switched on defense to Dirk Nowitzki and he harassed him out of his shot. He was the shortest player on either team.

[@taelew]

Boston should’ve still paid em! I pray IT get back on an NBA roster soon. He’s already ballin in the G-League and he’s only played 1-game so far.

[@MindAndMyth]

Honestly, you can't knock the guys accomplishments. Even making it to the league as many times as he did given the circumstances is incredible. Thousands of players without any setbacks don't even make it to the league, let alone making 35 million and proving yourself to still be on that level after passing 30 with injury and hardship.

[@willn8664]

I figure LEGIT Celtics fans were heated with the way the organization treated him. Playing through injuries after dealing with a family tragedy is one of the most mamba mentality traits that someone could show. This might have low key been one of the factors for "load management" occurring.

[@747hitman]

i would love for boston to bring him back for a celtic championship run i think he could provide good energy off the bench honestly. this dude loved playing for us

[@Liquidhandshake97]

Nah Boston did him dirty I doubt he'll ever play for Boston again even if givin the opportunity

[@747hitman]

@@Liquidhandshake97 you may be right bro but its not like teams cant wait to sign him

[@lazydadsgarage]

For all the aging stars that expect max deals for loyalty no one deserves it more than this guy

[@patrickcasella]

Comeback babyyy, lets go IT!!!

[@TheEdMonix]

Good luck to Isaiah, he has that dawg in him for sure.

[@Killrhobo15]

At least Isaiah had more chances to come back in the league more than Jeremy Lin did

[@SuperApex93]

True, with Jeremy it feels personal.

[@dison9999]

But at least Jeremy got a ring.

[@edgarsnake2857]

I hope IT makes it back. He was very exciting to watch in his heyday.

[@jamilantwi6678]

Isaiah Thomas deserves a ring

[@re-dx3pc]

I'm a big boss in Celtic fan but I was pissed on how they treated him and handled that situation. He gave his all basically risking a gigantic contract by playing hurt the way he did. I wonder how many players would have set and not played, especially knowing that you could screw yourself out of financial security in the future and then to have that team do what they did. I understand it's a business but I do believe you take care of people that did stuff like he did. Just like I'm still pissed that they got rid of. Marcus smart and Robert Williams who I think if you could just stay healthy for a year he would have a phenomenal year that guy has unbelievable talent

[@dominiqueharris1791]

@re-dx3pc nobody's giving a 5'9 PG who cant play defense a large contract

[@AlroyDaForce]

You just have to love this guy ❤ I really want to see him succeed!

[@nilshorstmeyer7177]

The best move for him would have been to go to europe a few years back. The style of play and especially the Zone Defense would have allowed him to hide his height on defense.

[@coreypoundstone5281]

This one of my best friends son. He's a great kid and I love him.

[@tlcall9645]

This is why I do not trip off Kawhi Leonard and how he trusts only his own medical staff regarding ANYTHING......and will only play when THEY say he can/should

[@kben101]

IT never gave up on Boston. Boston gave up on him

[@Flossy2K.]

Boston could of at least done a sign & trade so he could get paid for putting blood, sweat, & tears into their franchise

[@datcanadian7172]

Id take Thomas In Toronto right now, would be an amazing mentor for some of our younger players and a positive influence in the locker room

[@streetj3sus]

He is back in the NBA globetrotters entertainment league

[@mattotto157]

I've been waiting for this. He's not at retirement age yet, he can probably still play amazingly well for a couple of years, we saw his performances against tough competition with NBA in those tournaments that include a number of NBA players, pros from all around the world, and top level (just shy of NBA type players) and he SMOKED them for like 60 PTS That was a couple of years ago, but you can see that he loves to play, especially when the pressure is on. These teams dont realize what an amazing anomaly he is. At his height, able to do things that very few players (HES EVEN SHORTER THAN ME!) That is thought of as a disadvantage in the NBA, but with the game having firmly shifted to "small ball" he'd likely be able to contribute on a team like the warriors, who also have a lot of vets where he wont be out of place, the bench players see good playing time there, and players like Kuminga have successfully proven their worth by just killing it on the court. If he's truly healthy, then any team who has a spot to fill at point and doesn't at least consider signing him are a dumb franchise. We all want to see this comeback story, and although it would seem that the odds are stacked against him, my moneys actually on his refusing to be overlooked this time.

[@dominiqueharris1791]

those leagues he played in were full of "couldabeens" who were not good nor talented enough to play in the NBA...Rec ball and pro ball are two different things...There is no place in the league for a 5'9 PG who is a defensive liability

[@Kikibrat2]

Hence why I understand why players don't trust the front office. They will fuck you over, so you have to look out for you. Loyalty is supposed to go both ways...he deserves to come back. He was treated poorly in the past.

[@Shane4462]

I look up to IT so it’ll be good to see him back on the court

[@jpesicka492]

Good stuff here. Ya well beloved player by NBA fans I’ll be tuning in and seeing what he does.

[@jordangeles]

Ya honestly. I never really started hating the Celtics, until they did IT dirty

[@lc41086]

Suns should sign this man asap

[@jef_freely]

He should’ve gotten a chance back again in Cleveland with Lauri K Love injured Sexton Rubio , during the vibe year with PG depletion at all star break, he was averaging 40 in the G league.. we had Kevin Pangos & Goodwin & a Tim Fraizer signing… crazy, he deserved redemption and would’ve got us in the playoffs. As he was another level above those guys, would’ve graciously taken a backseat once DG was healthy. All that defense,.. what could’ve been. K love mental health awareness ambassador should understand IT4 headspace and injury issues in hindsight over their beef. Could’ve been beautiful and helped him show out for a end of the bench spot or close on high note and retire.

[@WolfsDE]

I hope he is able to make it all the way back. No, he won't ever be MVP level again. But if he can be a solid backup point guard/6th man for a few years, I would be happy for him. Like I know if he makes it all the way back, I could see him signing with the Sacramento Kings and replacing the very inconsistent Davion Mitchell as De'Aaron Fox's backup. It would be a solid move if he can stay healthy. Because I.T. has always had great instincts as a ball handler and even though he was never a great defender because of his stature, he always put forth a lot of effort. He wasn't a lazy player and it showed. From everything I have heard about him, he sounds like he is a nice guy as well when off the court. Granted I only know of a few people who have met him, and I haven't...so who knows on that aspect. People used to say Rajon Rondo was a nice guy away from the court, just an asshole on it because he expected people to work hard to get better and it rubbed younger players the wrong way. But, I hope Thomas can make it back. I really do. It would be a feel good story if next season especially he ends up the comeback player of the year. I don't know if he would have enough time to pull that off this season.

[@fsm5184]

As a truly basketball lover...i could not be happier for him...OUTSTANDING...

[@smh3714]

He my height

[@Ar15slusz]

He deserves it! Lets go IT!!!

[@str8pr0duct]

As a C's fan, I wish nothing but the best for IT. How can you not love this guy?!?

[@50yearsago44]

I didn’t forget 💯

[@ScotNation1987]

That’s crazy just watched a video on him the other day

[@wildcat8598]

I mean anyone averaging 40+ in the G league should be good enough to gain a roster spot on an NBA team. I’m happy for him.

[@chadbinette3201]

Kind of ironic Isaiah Thomas bled green, gave everything including his body And career for Boston and traded for Kyrie who just as much spit on Boston. Best thing is all these years later Isaiah Thomas is still loved in Boston and gets a standing ovation everytime he's in the arena.

[@soy_2faded420]

they should’ve never got rid of him even if his defense ain’t the best 🤦‍♂️💯

[@MrAmazingSOS]

Boston needs to sign him

[@oliverlangrall2014]

Is he healed? What's the current extent of his hip injury? If he's fine I don't see why he couldn't make a team

[@2waybklyn752]

IT is the man he can still play for a NBA team and contribute in a many ways. All he needs is a chance on a team that is going to play him I hope and pray he gets out of the G league and on a team roster and gets minutes to play so he can help the team because he can do it. This reminds me of Bol Bol a guy has the talent and proves it when he gets the time on the court but no team knows what to do with the guy smdh in Orlando Bol had the crowd going crazy nuts but they traded him smh just will not let these two guys get comfortable and situated on one team with minutes on the court so they can prove that they can do the job consistently

[@ceufrscio707]

Yes they did him dirty and cost him 100 million dollars

[@brewsive]

what's shitty about the nba is that if he was 6'4 he probably would have found a home again somewhere 5 years ago

[@Governmentname]

The Celtics wizards series was fire… John walls game winner still gives me chills

[@Tiger24kicks]

They should of given him time to recover, this is why you should always take the max contract never put the organization before you.

[@dirtyface-capone7622]

He's signing a 10 Day with the Suns.Should get a lot of wide open looks.

[@yungBandooo]

The Cs fleeced the Cavs with the Kyrie/Thomas trade at the time, but the Cs karma for that hurt their team bad afterwards

[@AyeAshh]

Bro was putting up them bucks Wish the best for him man

[@arianluna4548]

This man has no quit in him. Respect! Boston celtics will not win a championship for what they did to him, not revealing the truth about his injury. Karma is a B.

[@vex4010]

It's crazy that he's not on a NBA team!

[@kevin_Masters]

Celtics treating their stars like this and Ray Allen is why karma catches up with them so often.

[@a_hernandez]

Heart over height. I believe in you IT4 ☘️

[@kbuuns]

He could easily be on a tanking team. Contending or rebuilding teams wouldn’t take that risk but a tanking team has nothing to lose so they could pick him up for a year no problem

[@Charlesrlj]

I would like to see him play because well.I didn't get to see him play because I just recently started to get into basketball. But I hope he does play again

[@jonathanwright3055]

I fux with the intro frfr got that peewee long way tarck and bad ass plays

[@parisbentley]

I just ran into him at my job yesterday

[@chiddchid6364]

dang where

[@parisbentley]

@@chiddchid6364 finish line in auburn, Washington. He’s always in the general Seattle area since he’s from Tacoma. It’s my 3rd time seeing him since I’ve worked there

[@into_play3226]

That’s sick!

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

​@@parisbentleyif they bring The supersonics back before he retires he needs to be the starting pg

[@tigraxtreme]

Bring him bact to the celtics ! He always bled green !

[@jpesicka492]

I think he would actually fit with Boston rn if he shows he is healthy. Off the bench seems pretty low risk

[@goonie6610]

Hopefully he can get signed for a few years. He'd be great to have on the bench.

[@zombiehunterzippy9823]

Get him in a Suns uniform right now they have an open roster spot and are in desperate need of a point guard

[@jmoses1322]

HELL NO

[@zombiehunterzippy9823]

@@jmoses1322 not like they have any better options except Saben Lee def not getting TJ McConnell, reunion with CP3 is unlikely, at least all IT has to do is hit open 3s and let Book and Beal play their actual positions

[@zombiehunterzippy9823]

@@jmoses1322 Hell yeah called it Suns signed him to a 10 day 🤣

[@nickzaccheo9294]

He will be a member of the Utah Jazz in -NO-TIME-. Love from SLC 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤💯💯

[@drift6785]

Bro can be a third option at least on the wizards. They need this work ethic mentality

[@animekingdommdm5951]

IT is still one of my favorite players to this day and imma buy his jersey asap when drops if it does

[@Geckoo-eh7wq]

he's a good vet to train new players also has drive dude has all those stats with his height disadvantage

[@daREALtruestory]

This man needs a ring

[@Turk_2023]

IT is 1 of those players that should be on a team even if he is only giving a few minutes a game,. Problem is the veterans minimum is so much now, it does not help teams having vets like in the last decade because they gotta pay them starter money. So long to the guys like Andre Miller, Kurt Thomas, PJ Brown, Sam Cassell that were mentors and and extra coach, and could step up when needed. It makes much more sense to pay young guys to develop. It hurts the league because the more name recognition that is on a roster, the more they can relate to fans.

[@webstergadison4995]

I hope he gets a chance that’s already been earned. Pulling for you IT

[@SoloDoloh]

LETS GET IT THIS IS THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER

[@slin4013]

Your ad in the beginning of every video is super loud and annoying. Plz knock it off…thanks

[@NuDudeKJ]

You can literally skip it

[@Urban_Paradise]

I have NEVER rooted for Boston's success since what they did to this man. One of the most underhanded moves in NBA history.

[@andogrando487]

Watching this video I just couldn't stop thinking "How does Horford look younger now?"

[@ezp8811]

Hope he does well... he really deserves it!