They Gave Up On One of The Best Players in the World

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[@anf9311]

Will never forget him going out there on his sister's birthday just weeks after her passing to drop 53 in a playoff game. Legendary performance 👏🏽🙏🏾

[@cello100k3]

Remember it like yesterday did on my bulls shorty definitely was a balla

[@schuylersavage276]

@@cello100k3 it was against the wizards in game 2. But I remember the celtics and IT dismantled your Bulls in games 3-6 after Rondo went down leading the bulls to a 2-0 lead

[@CalebOrvik]

It was the day after her death, man

[@CrazyVideosLater]

@@CalebOrvik I was looking for this comment lol

[@Cowboy.45]

She died that morning my boy

[@jennyneon]

Seeing Isaiah Thomas cry breaks my heart, it's like seeing Derrick Rose's injury.. Just heartbreaking.

[@Daniel-ll2dm]

Facts bro it hurts

[@naswiipp]

Nah. Derrick Rose got injured. This guy just cried.

[@5kchris]

@@naswiipp Dude shut up😐😐

[@JoeBro915]

@@naswiipp did Isaiah not also get injured?

[@yourragesalt5533]

Fr

[@MSSynsyterGates]

He dropped 53 after his sister passed and then Boston threw him away after the season. Then people complain about players having no loyalty. Team's are scummy as fuck.

[@MrSeanMDolan]

Agreed, but he had injuries and they ended up better without him.

[@jimmydevron5480]

@@MrSeanMDolan Still can't make it past the eastern confrance finals till this year. and it's only cuz LBJ wasn't there this time XD

[@hazzyg11]

@@MrSeanMDolan literally the next two years, kyrie didn’t even give the Celtics anything but be injured in the playoffs as well and lose to the bucks 😂

[@wildbeast5553]

​@@MrSeanMDolan lol

[@s3ts]

That karma coming right back to kill em right now tho.

[@zztv6260]

Id rather have 5'9'' guard that can shoot, than a 6'9'' guard that can't do a jump shot. Shout out to Sixers management.

[@coolfear360]

His defense has fallen off a cliff and his offense is not as good as it used to be. If you hate simmons so much CJ would be a quality replacement.

[@itzfishiesBS1]

@@coolfear360 its cuz they dont let him play to his strenghts

[@alananderson9072]

No you wouldn't it's still basketball

[@shazza7358]

@@coolfear360 no, cj would be a better fit but he wouldn't push the sixers into title contention, after the years of losing in the process and the investment they've made in simmons it makes sense for morey to wait until an all star level talent becomes available

[@joshualopez2571]

@@coolfear360 if you were the best in leauge and have a bad injury don't you think your gonna be the same before no get your facts straight

[@KnowNoo]

“They gave up on me” that was too much for me today.

[@mclorretssuites4783]

ON GOD

[@brochie]

as a Celtics fan that hurt me too watch, we love IT. hoping maybe with Brad Stevens in the front office he can get another shot here

[@diegotorres558]

Bruh, 1:30 into the video and I’m sold for one of his best intros/vid👀👏👏

[@deezelkane]

HES TRASH- he was given multiple chances to redeem himself. Hes an insane liability on defence, aint nobody want that- not to mention hes playing against dopey defence SMH.. He really needs to give it up, its high key embarrassing seeing a grown man act like this

[@ericpelletier7721]

@@deezelkane seems like you didn’t listen to the video…

[@dododump3144]

Jimmy seriously started off the video saying “here’s a chart”😂

[@animaladhd9355]

@@Tech-cy9yo yo?

[@yourragesalt5533]

@@Tech-cy9yo ???

[@dododump3144]

@@Tech-cy9yo ayo that’s a W

[@bruh-6944]

@@Tech-cy9yo w

[@enitwkxn1896]

@@Tech-cy9yo yo😭

[@anthonynahanee6939]

Back here after seeing him sign with KD and Dev. I’m glad they have not given up on him. Many blessings on those that made the decision to pick him up.

[@Piff_Boogley]

Bro that jumpshot is the EXACT SAME every single time. It's like watching a robot out there. Insane.

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

Such a sweet shot!

[@Xenafps]

He has one of the best jumpers I’ve ever seen no question

[@Someone-bf3nk]

"Dude's statsheet just says moral support" I haven't heard an insult this creative in a long time.

[@UrbanBDKNY]

🤣 he better not ever run into Haslem 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheOpenlot]

I didn’t even laugh jimmy said that shit, my jaw just dropped like GOD DAMN! This man, like a porcupine, has all the points.

[@finncocoman3164]

It’s facts tho 😂 Haslem just there to tell

[@stuffedsammy5830]

That was tuff😂, shii caught me off guard

[@mkszaq1xsw2]

It's disrespectful

[@victorhospital6386]

IT was an inspirational player for a lot of people because of his height compensated by his mentality, watching him crying after that game broke my heart

[@joshuagarone3744]

Why was he crying?

[@rendezvousonmemorylane]

@@joshuagarone3744 Nobody wanted him.

[@PyroPuffs777]

@Rendezvous On Memory Lane that’s not why he cried. He literally explained he wasn’t crying for people to feel bad for him. You don’t even know what you’re saying lol.

[@swasho2939]

@@rendezvousonmemorylane and let's not act like that still isn't the case. He dropped 81 points smurfing in some amateur league. Why are people acting like he just won a championship

[@judemartinarsulo3438]

@@swasho2939 let's see u drop 50 in a normal game lmao

[@WackedOutCookie]

Oh man the beginning broke my heart. His career was so tragic and for a change little to none of it being his fault. Man gave *blood* *sweat* and *tears* for Boston feeding him empty promises then giving him away to adopt a broken flat-earther. I was legitimately raised a celtics fan and I'm not being dramatic when I say I stopped calling myself a celtics fan that year. On God I do not root for them anymore. What they did to IT was cowardice and greed in its truest form. I've never regretted jumping off the band wagon and now seeing literally just the first minute and a half of this video I'm more pissed off at that organization for what they did years ago. I refuse to have loyalty too an organization that isn't loyal. Smmfh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JM-ds6iu]

100% of NBA teams would have made that trade back then. Does it look bad in hindsight, yeah. But at the time, it seemed like a solid move.

[@WackedOutCookie]

@@JM-ds6iu what? That wasn't my point, no 💩 anyone would make that trade since Kyrie was a more established and Allstar point guard. That literally has nothing to do with what I was talking about. He gave them *EVERYTHING HE HAD AND MORE* They should have been loyal to him for how much he gave to Boston and the fans. But hey 🤷🏻‍♂️ at least both organizations got fu*ked. IT deserved and deserves better.

[@Farbauti616]

I understand trading him was a business decision and I would’ve done it but I’m mad at the league for not giving him a chance anymore

[@tajaikeaton6388]

you dont gotta shit on ky just because he thinks for himself.... not everyone eats up the bullshit white America gives them.....

[@JM-ds6iu]

@@WackedOutCookie You act like IT was traded to a shitty team. Perhaps you don't remember, but IT was traded to the perennial Finals bound Cavs to play with LeBron. As a self-proclaimed Celtics fan, you should know that IT was and is beloved by Boston fans.

[@bigfloppa-o7729]

He has a season contract now with the Hornets. Glad to see him back in the NBA!

[@sgt.lincolnosiris4111]

Fuck yeah dude shout out Charlotte!

[@anwarabdoelhak5925]

Where he at now??

[@theuncancelable]

@@anwarabdoelhak5925 off season

[@anwarabdoelhak5925]

@@theuncancelable but what team? Havent seen him on the hornets

[@mikihoff8597]

@@anwarabdoelhak5925 He actually sits on bench because of LaMello Ball playing on PG but when Hornets outnumbered someone he gets his chance

[@saucewalker7211]

ngl, that clip of him crying almost made me cry. Isiah's situation lowkey hurts more than d rose's cause they didn't give him a chance after he gave the Celtics an amazing season.

[@j.megatron]

Nigga I cried. Waaaaaaaaaa

[@jujuria13]

Thats where fans should step in.

[@Mixmaxi]

Thanks a lot Kyrie

[@deezy2k1]

This kind of reminds me of Jeremy Lin and how he ended up the same way. Almost quietly pushed out the back door and no one really noticed. Makes me wonder that if Isiah got the same support that Carmelo Anthony got when he was almost given up on, would he be on a roster like Carmelo is right now.

[@JFP95]

@@deezy2k1 Carmelo is also a foot taller than IT

[@MrMykeStrong]

I've never seen that clip of him crying on thr floor. That was heartbreaking. We've all been there.

[@anthonymason4999]

Preach brother… It’s something to see a fellow brother down. I wish the best for him and also hopes his sister rests well. What a battle people deal with

[@UmarKhan-su1vv]

No we haven’t. Not at that level.

[@charlieprince8671]

Man what. I'm not even an IT fan but that broke my heart. Hate to see someone go through that, especially when they committed no grievances of their own. It was just injury, poor timing and misfortune.

[@TheRedConstituents.]

For real bro....damn.

[@onelord4Eva]

Man On My Mama. I literally go back to 2015 all over again It’s Not even Funny. Bro Really The Truth And Mfs Be over Looking him it’s Crazy to me.

[@KingLeBronJames92]

Just leaving this comment in hope of seeing IT getting more opportunity after that 10 day he just received from LA... I am praying for him to flourish again. YOU deserve it IT !!!!!!!

[@ColeanBron]

Yessir

[@methodsignature]

He went on a 10 day with the mavs but landed in health and safety protocols and didn't get to come back.

[@toepac6375]

i was really rooting for him bruh but now hes out of the league again

[@Puttsters]

Watching IT live in college was so fun. He was a killer, yet so humble. So nice and showed mad love to the fans always. The only year I went to any UW Basketball games, just so happened to be the year before IT went 60th. My dad and I were celebrating like crazy when we found out he was drafted. Tacoma area legend, EVERYONE love IT around here. Glad to see him get another chance ❤

[@Tenchi707]

Information technology has some good money yeah

[@povertybay3260]

Yep I lived a few blocks from Curtis high and was always checking out how many points he had and when he picked the Huskies I couldn't be happier this makes no sense at all

[@camilogonzalez8140]

You know it’s going to be a good one when Jimmy starts with a graph.

[@alightning1841]

yup

[@Theiliteritesbian]

'The graph' not just a graph

[@lcfraga4795]

🤣🤣🤣 that's true, every single video is fire

[@infared3295]

That's how you know you clicked on the right video

[@theultimatewarmachine2585]

Especially when he shows that he got more mvp votes than chris paul and chris paul

[@abba136]

Gotta be one of the saddest videos Jimmy has done in a while. Can’t imagine how Isaiah must be feeling. Damn

[@khalilrahme5227]

Did you miss him crying at 1:14 ?

[@ryderguion4053]

being a celtics fan and always being the smallest on every team i've ever been on, and still being only 5'3 at almost 20 years old, every video about IT always makes me tear up. kyrie never brought what he brought to boston, and i like kemba, but he never brought what IT brought either. that 2016-17 season is one i will never ever forget.

[@jashonbass8350]

Isaiah will always be my favorite player next to Derrick Rose. Straight dawg! It meant a lot to see a 5’9 player out-competing virtually everyone in the league at some point. His scoring ability is so majestic and I still have my fingers crossed, hoping that he won’t give up and that he’ll still be given an opportunity to shine again. As you said, out of every single player in the NBA he’s at least earned a spot over one of the players who make no impact and have no history like his. And that would be the majority. Doesn’t make any sense to me. In any case-if not in the NBA-I hope to see him playing overseas and in leagues and eventually in the NBA Hall of Fame one day. Straight legend! THANK YOU for making this video 🙏🏾

[@brendansomerville2412]

the clip of him crying after that pro-am games breaks my heart he deserves to be in the league :(

[@thomasmcbride9204]

Naw...he doesn't. It's a business. Can't get emotional about a contract for a 30 yr old who doesn't wanna ride a bench. I like him. But there's better guards available.

[@yeeglizock8223]

@@thomasmcbride9204 better guards like who lol if he has starter potential and plays like one, why have him ride the bench and low balling him fornit

[@VimVinyl]

@@thomasmcbride9204 chill the fuck out Thomas 😭

[@ViceArancibia]

he should be grateful, grinded and now can live off from what he has already earned from playing ball for his whole life and more. With a bad hip, he's an inconsistent scorer who is also one of the worst defenders in the league. Also tryna prove himself. Who needs that.

[@tiffanydunks863]

so long story short yall gonna stay divided

[@GENTLEMEN1STFr]

They're trying to do Isaiah like they did my man Melo...This man deserve a spot in an NBA roster

[@lnd1998]

It’s so different. Isaiah is 510 on a good day and his defensive liability is real. What the Celtics did to him is horrible but he’s probably not a rotation player at this point

[@youremadrightnow1742]

@@lnd1998 yeah no one gave up on him, dude is 5'10 and injured

[@marcustroy5630]

It's deeper than that dude's a baller

[@pycellesbeard9728]

@@lnd1998 How was it horrible? At the time every GM in the league would've shipped him for Kyrie, Every last one. And any GM that would've signed him to a max deal would've been roasted given what ended up happening. Bottom line is it's a business. His biggest problem was obviously the injury and that sucks but as we all all know that's part of sports, just a bad break. He would be just fine had it not been for the hip, maybe not 2017 IT, But He would still be in the league.

[@neelkumar9839]

@@lnd1998 did you watch the video all the way through? It talked about his defense

[@wumble8113]

IT is my biggest inspiration and one of, if not my favorite player, what a legend, he deserves a spot on a team, and not another 10-day contract like the Lakers did him

[@tylerhannon4231]

Damn never thought I'd almost tear up at a basketball video on KZbin props to you for making this, dude absolutely deserves a shot

[@ayrtoncar]

When he hurt his hip playing for the Celtics the doctors recommended a pretty invasive surgery. He decided to just try resting the hip for a few months but he quickly realized he wasn't able to play like his old self. He tried having arthroscopic surgery on the hip but it didnt work as well as he hoped. In the summer of 2020 he finally gave in and had major surgery. It took almost a year to rehab and build up strength in the hip. All that hard work seems to have paid off because he looks like he did while on the Celtics.

[@Egolifter42069]

Torn labrums in the hip suck I had one in Hs doctors recommended surgery but I declined. In the surgery they shave of the part of the bone that rubs up against the labrum but the bone will just grow back. It’s a huge scam IMO.

[@robertwallace5498]

Yea this is the story I immediately thought of. He had injuries where the timeline nor outcome were sure things, and teams didnt want to take the risk (arguably foolishly, but still). I really hope now that he has shown he is back to peak condition, he can land a spot on a winning team and get a nice payday

[@yb3604]

i hope dude gets signed

[@goldo-ladicuss3838]

Hopefully he lands back in the Celtics. They would be a nice stacked sleeper next season

[@pericopinero1035]

The Celtics doctors downplayed the severity of his injury. There’s a reason why the whole BOS medical staff got cut loose immediately after IT got traded (shredding evidence).

[@tomsimon8366]

Man I really miss seeing IT shine in the league, I really wish he would get picked up by a young team that need veteran experience like the pelicans

[@PhenomRom]

Facts

[@antoniomoreira4950]

He played with the pels this season, he signed a 10 day contract but didn't produce

[@futurehofer1564]

Pelicans trade Jrue Holiday and Bledsoe, safe to say veterans or lack thereof is not their problem

[@user-hr2vg6cj6o]

nope he was playing non NBA players. , he won’t do this in the NBA , 9 PPG max , look at pritchard and mike james

[@andrewthomas4636]

@@antoniomoreira4950 LOL! Look again. 16 min, 8ppg, only 10 games . . . Yeah, that is not really giving the guy a chance. 2019-2020 23min 12ppg at very high %. 2018-2019 15min 8ppg There is no reason for him not to be in the NBA. Just put him in a system that works and you know you can get to the eastern conference semi-finals . . . That sounds worth it to me. edit: on his worst season listed , put him in for a full game and he would average 18ppg.

[@kennethcuesta5620]

He's not the only player that can still play that the NBA has given up. Jeremy Lin, Lance Stevenson are also those players....

[@aidancahill9236]

Neither of those players are near Isiah Thomas caliber

[@ChiTownSports312]

@@aidancahill9236 Lin when in the drivers seat of a team is lethal

[@vernonwhite4124]

I think the subject is IT.

[@ranhill62]

Pacers fan here. Lance was more show than substance. Inconsistent at best, played great at home, but went missing on the road. When the home town broadcst crew says things like, "...depending on which Lance shows up tonight..." and, "With Lance you will get spectacular passes, but have to accept the turn overs when they miss the mark." That's very telling.

[@DrizzleSports]

i would like to add DeMarcus Cousins to this list as well

[@charliecheatham2604]

I remember playin IT in 2k18 with my friends and he was by far my favorite player and has managed to create some core memories for me. Top 10 favorite players

[@dynamo6439]

Derrick Rose and Isaiah, man… The stuff that happens to guys this promising is heat breaking

[@JAHamilton77]

Rose adapted his game post injury and found a place in the league, Thomas still thinks he is the same dude he was in 2017……. If a team thought he could help he’d be there.

[@fjack4358]

@@JAHamilton77 thanks for the logical comment. Rare these days... IT is a liabilty even when dropping 30.

[@tenelson3]

@@fjack4358 is he? Could u beat him?...ur saying he cant give a team 20 minutes off the pine as a GREAT scorer..GREAT scorer...not good. Did u not see the comparisons the man used in his video??? Trey young is thee biggest defensive liability in the nba. Hes literally horrendous on D....Ben simmons cant and wont even shoot a basketball...he literally had an open dunk in a game 7 playoff game and passed it away. Thomas is 100% capable of helping a current team and its not even debatable.

[@Hack_zall]

@@tenelson3 while i agree with you dude, but "Could u beat him?" is unnecessary and devalues your input. were obviously not talking about him being a liability against US normal people. This isn't a brian scalabrine debate ( which he proved everyone wrong with his show "the scallenge" lol )

[@tenelson3]

@@Hack_zall he should not be called a liability by a fan unless that fan can beat him OR that fan mentions facts like all the other players that are horrendous defenders...some of these players are superstars.....Harden...Beal...Trey...an thats just right off top.of my head. All 3 of these guys are HORRIFIC defenders...its actually pathetic how bad they are on defense....but nobody says shit about it. in a Die hard Cs fan an always gonna be a fan of IT. Dude is short...so guys shoot over him...and dunk on him....then cant guard him on the other end...well..beal harden an trey aren't short like IT...yet they watch people splash right in there face over and over again because they play lazy ass horrible defense...point blank don't call IT a liability even when he drops 30 unless your gonna accuse the other countless scorers that do the same thing. At that point...its simply hating on IT for no reason...the challenge was great by the way. It showed the skill gap better than ever between pros and normal people.✌

[@tubecrazy3000]

Bro him in tears at the beginning. Almost made me cry. The devastation he must feel is unimaginable. He was DOMINATING and the league turned straight on him.

[@bigalcr5571]

Well I hate to say it but he was kinda terrible on the cavs

[@XoGBG]

@@bigalcr5571 he was still injured a little he has fully healed now at least it looks like it

[@bigalcr5571]

@@XoGBG yea I agree

[@ephraimlatson]

Yea i think he's back at 100%. Sixers should sign him. Especially if we have to keep Ben

[@sebastienmanique1911]

That's karma for the Celtics making a person cry his heart out after all he has done for the team. We all know he was having a really hard time when his sister died but trading him the next season really broke him. And now look the team only have Tatum and Brown. Dennis Shroder is trash, Smart is not that bad but the team weaker than the Grizzlies. Hope you come back in the league IT.

[@Leconte.]

They traded away him simply because they did want to pay Isaiah. Celtics was low class to that It was good Kyrie did not re-sign with them.

[@farhanashaheen1380]

Did not age well

[@chillax9184]

The problem is he wants a loads of paycheck when he’s getting bullied always in playoffs. He’s an automatic mismatch that teams always targeted in defense

[@levilively8743]

Lolololol your take is trash. He's 5"9". The video is based off of stats from 6 years ago. Many many players don't age well. Explain to me why he isn't doing it to NBA talent now?

[@nicjuls7382]

@@farhanashaheen1380 aged well enough that my lakers who didnt even make playoffs and the C’s are both sitting at home with the same amount of 2022 titles. IT forsure could have made the difference and thats only thing that matters here

[@LevitheLegend]

They tried to downplay this performance, but you can't because he was literally the shortest player in both games so no question he's incredibly talented and I'm glad he's back. #saluteIT

[@cursedradarvfx5536]

Almost cried when he said “they gave up on me😭”

[@nicktubby9710]

Doesn't matter if everyone gives up on you, as long as you never give up on yourself.

[@joshuagarone3744]

@@nicktubby9710 best comment

[@joshuagarone3744]

Why was he crying? I have been off social media for a while can some one explain

[@RoninWaffle]

So did I dude. This whole video is just soul crushing. He's one of my favorite players ever and such a good dude

[@doodlebob2923]

@@joshuagarone3744 teams thought he wasn’t worth the wait when he got injured

[@jjozu]

warriors should’ve signed him instead of that chiozza dude 😭

[@RoganExpress466]

I love ur vids

[@jassy.4455]

YOU WATCH JIMMY???! Im a big fan

[@Hildr]

That's EXACTLY what I thought! Smh

[@TheSmilingCheeto]

Don’t disrespect 🧀, he out played IT when we played the Pelicans

[@goodideas7184]

i agree but they singed him on a 2 way and i think that was the only contract they could offer

[@vixpya5761]

IT is very underrated. If I have to admit, every time I play 2K i always choose IT. No matter what. And he hasn’t let me down

[@azurreh]

You picking IT over Giannis in blacktop bro?

[@amberdowden2182]

@@azurreh Yupm

[@amberdowden2182]

Yea. Everytime I make a my league I sign him

[@snyder_fine_art]

@The Golden Warriors True to life

[@JB11335]

to be 5'9" and elite in the NBA, is INSANE. Shout out to IT.

[@nevenpatrk9661]

Him and Jeremy Lin are the 2 players who we would all love to see make a comeback in the NBA.

[@jordand69]

fax

[@anshuman1808]

The celtics need to give him a chance to end his career with them. Or the lakers invite him to the retirement home

[@viken2890]

Yup

[@DariousK1NG1]

Absolutely!!!!!

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

No....Jeremy Lin is a race baiter....you're probably Asian.

[@BureizuMan]

I love Isiah man he's a inspiration to all shorter players

[@DavidJones-si8ig]

He's inspirational, but everytime you see a player really good and they're between 5'8-5'10, you can't help but wonder "imagine how good they'd be if they were just 6ft." It's just a few inches, but those extra inches usually make a big difference. Can turn an alright player to a good player, good player to a great player. I noticed this yrs ago on the AAU scene when I saw very small players that were really good, and it sucked when you'd look over and see they had tiny parents, and you knew they weren't very likely to reach 6ft.

[@LemurJackson]

I’m 1 minute in and I already knew it was Isaiah, my Boston Celtics shafted him though:/

[@AR42499]

Inspiration to everyone

[@shobushogun2405]

@@DavidJones-si8ig being short does have some advantages as well, he's able to move his body a lot quicker than most of the big guys which is why his handles and ball movement is so clean and that allows him to cook 6 footers with ease. The lack of ability to dunk and to block shots from big dudes is definitely a disadvantage but I feel like he might not be the same player if he was taller.

[@stanleylin6267]

yeah and you spelled his name wrong

[@weiSane]

Bro I literally came back looking for this specific video after seeing news he just got signed by the Lakers on a 10 day contract. Before watching this video months ago, I didn't know who IT was and you made a great video about him. I hope he impresses the Lakers and comes back hard into the NBA man .

[@kaizic7711]

fr maan 🤧

[@crieverytim]

They passed on him :/

[@snyder_fine_art]

@@crieverytim Oh good

[@penelopelewis7775]

This man deserves so much more than the league gave him. I woulda died for IT to be in Philly man. This man gave his ALL every time out man. That’s all I could ever ask for as a fan.

[@ryan.mohasin]

got chills when i first saw that IT clip of him crying… he deserves a spot in the league man.

[@pieis200iq7]

I hope the Celtics sign him again

[@AngelGarcia-zs3vd]

Yea Isaiah is great but there's a reason why he's dropping 60 points then dropping 81 and hasn't been signed. He says he's got 4 teams talking to him. I love him but it's hard to sign a guy like him, he wants a comeback on a playoff team

[@shalltx2083]

@@pieis200iq7 prob next year since they have PP and just signed Dennis

[@rdyck4899]

For my final school project I did an entire essay on this guy. It’s insane how hard he work and to see him without an NBA contract breaks my heart

[@tercial]

Yeah man. It makes me wish I was a team owner/coach/commissioner

[@taannmann]

DONT REMIND ME ABOUT SCHOOL DELETE THIS COMMENT AHHH SCHOOL IS IN 2 DAYS

[@deleting1118]

@@taannmann 🤓

[@pboogie_yt5259]

@@taannmann sheeet

[@AD-ui6sk]

@@taannmann damn seeing your friends everyday sucks…. Enjoy it man I miss it rest of the stuff yeah it’s a drag but I’d go back just to be with the homies everyday again barely see them anymore specially all together

[@MrVocalist101]

youre videos are amazing, dude!!, keep em coming!

[@zacharycrystal2324]

HES BACK. hopefully he has a good return

[@sulibreaks]

you a real one for this vid.

[@Chaos_Nova]

He been a real one

[@Thegodfather034]

He’s been a real one

[@MountainMassOutDoors]

Hes been a real one

[@tomevers6670]

She been a real one

[@youcannowcallmeahunterxhun3691]

@@tomevers6670 lmao

[@sethcoovert]

Me and Isiah are from the same town. He ran a camp when I was 6. He was young in the league but came home. I’ve met him many times in my life. Watched him play at uw, and then was my favorite player on Boston. One of the nicest and most humble people ever. Also one of the best bucket getters ever. When he cried, I cried. They gave up on him 😔

[@fjack4358]

He wasn't humble when he said break out the brinks truck.... Lol .jk just trolling. Hope he gets another shot or goes overseas and makes millions.

[@NN-uu3re]

@@fjack4358 He deserved that brinks truck.....Theyre out here giving out stupid money to people that literally ARENT GOING TO DRESS OR LACE UP!! Isiah is a very skilled Guard and deserves the keys to the offense once again.

[@lejohnd2430]

That’s so good you met him. I hope he gets a chance

[@zolo120mil]

Greatness video Brother! The Dudley burn was super funny but painfully sad...!!!

[@rdmcabee]

So happy to see this video. I had season tickets at UW when he played there. He was un-guardable, but I wasn't sure it would translate to the NBA. Same thing, in the NBA, no one could guard him one on one. Sure they could drop back 5 feet and hope his jumper was off that day, but no one could stay in front of him. He could blow by people at half speed and still gather for a nice finish against the 7 footers. Nate Robinson had a few more years of good play too, but teams took a pass.

[@mold3276]

This is literally like a girl saying you’re too short kind of story

[@f.fadairo4249]

Honestly so true

[@bvillacorta13]

This hit 😞

[@PROBENICCOMPS]

I thought y’all short people said height doesn’t matter🤣

[@differentname6904]

who gave up on him he got injured

[@law2426]

@@differentname6904 and injured Thomas is still miles better than Jared Dudley tho like it’s not close

[@karlomunoz6949]

“You asked for my hustle, I gave you my heart” fits perfectly.

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

I love IT Im a huge Celtics fan and just loved him even more when he joined us. The guy has had hip surgery, if I was him I wouldn't even bother playing anymore and just focus on being able to walk when I'm older.

[@thatonestreamergod8137]

Atleast we got good ol' Isaiah back in the league . He just signed with the Hornets not to long ago , It as a stupid decision to let him go in the first place ! He most CERTAINLY deserved that 100 million dollar 4 year deal ! If not , even MORE !

[@colepiers3527]

No one: Jimmy: Starting off with a chart

[@PROBENICCOMPS]

No one: Cole Piers: No one: Jimmy: Starting off with a chart

[@awesomesause1116]

Lame overused joke. Don’t get mad cause it’s the truth

[@spoiledeggnog]

@@awesomesause1116 no one’s mad but you 💀

[@awesomesause1116]

@@spoiledeggnog yea cause this lame overused joke is popping up on every Jxmy vid just to grab likes. It’s so annoying, come up with something original

[@awesomesause1116]

@@justopposed5315 😐

[@dylanh9021]

As a short ball player, he’s a huge inspiration to me, and inspires me to work harder to see how high I can soar, regardless of height. Really hope he gets back in the league, he really really deserves it.

[@goldmamba9719]

How tall are you?

[@officialvillalobos2]

ik nobody asked but same i’m 5’4 15 yrs old i’m very strong tho

[@watchsycamorebasketball433]

I.T. Was one of my favorite players when I was a freshman cuz he was the same height as me. So I tried to copy how he played

[@damienrowley5062]

And best of luck to you man. Do your thing! I know the feeling at 5’7, although my playing days outside of casually with friends, are behind me. Gotta respect IT for continuing to play, improve, and fight. I wish him the best too. Hope he joins my Lakers.

[@JR-kv6ez]

@@officialvillalobos2 Don't worry, you will likely have another growth spurt.

[@djmaineycashe]

There is no question the man can straight up get buckets.....he got slower and became a huge liability on defense....thats why he's not in the NBA but I love IT and miss him....you asked for my hustle I Gave you my heart....

[@adilmzese5346]

Just got back into basketball but I just remembering Isaiah Thomas being a demon for the Celtics and he was basically every short person inspiration. I looked up what team he was playing for to see he wasn’t on any team. Crazy to me. He will always be a legend to me being one of the best of not the best “short” basketball players of all time. The amount of work you have to put in at that height playing in a league of 6-7 footers is insane and he did it in the modern nba

[@josecortesjr.910]

“Earning more votes than Paul George or Chris Paul” shows two Chris Paul’s💀

[@PSYKICKKK]

Fr tho wtf-

[@themutantbeast]

0:30

[@jbug1979]

haha WOOOPs

[@jbug1979]

Chris Paul & Paul George both have 2 first names. And "Paul" is used in both names.

[@conaniq]

Chris Paul George

[@itsdw2323]

Isaiah is a straight up legend. Major inspiration for regular people.

[@wilzleveliq5345]

We're all regular people. Height doesn't make you special. But yeah his a real inspiration

[@JP-ns8nk]

@@wilzleveliq5345 being taller than the average person literally does make you irregular, so yes he is an inspiration to regular people who weren’t born extremely tall

[@jay-ej-e683]

That's really not fair, one of the greatest and toughest player in nba history, thanks for making this vid

[@mr.noodle6931]

I'm glad he's getting another chance with the hornets. One of my all time favourite players.

[@Chantubegamer]

This is why AD's father didn't want AD to go to the Celtics. "They gave up on IT"

[@theory816]

They didn't give up on him. I think IT just wanted too much money. You know, IT is friends with Floyd Mayweather. Im sure he takes business ideas from Floyd.

[@cubs1433]

@@theory816 lol what? Floyd can market himself the way he does because he one of the greatest to ever do it. The man said he was pulling off a robbery for that Logan Paul fight and people still bought the ppv. If he took business advice from Floyd he wouldn’t have played on that bad hip.

[@theory816]

@@cubs1433 I'm just saying that IT probably asked for too much money than what the GM was willing to shell out, which might have been influenced by Floyd. In the end, the GM let him go.

[@kingdingaling2469]

No it’s not. They traded him for Kyrie. That’s completely F’n different. 100 dip sh!*ts liked your comment and I’m not surprised in this world.

[@theory816]

@@kingdingaling2469 chill daddy

[@cullensmolcha7301]

I love IT so much. As a Celtics fan, I will never forgive Danny Ainge for this

[@nathanweloli8660]

Same

[@L3GACY31]

I'm not a Celtic fan. I'm a bulls fan and I was rooting for Isaiah that game when he lost his sis. Fuck Ainge. It's why the Celtics never returned to their previous glory. They gave away this diamond in the rough for Kyrie irving? Who's approving team killer. Generational talent, but he's not it when it comes to pure scoring, or toughness.

[@evingrindle1929]

@@L3GACY31 Kyrie was always the objectively better player, but IT was the better player for the Celtics

[@darckgamer382]

Why the fuck everybody forgot that IT became an asshole in his last year as a celtic that due went from: i love Boston even of It means getting a pay cut. To : if they want me they have to come with a truck full of Money ( he was asking for a max extension). By the time of his 2nd statement he was going through his hip surgery. Denny ainfe did the right thing by non offering a 34 mil dollar contract to an injured asshole

[@darckgamer382]

@@Vermaestro but Kyrie by that time was top 2 PG in the League bro don't hate on Kyrie.

[@richardhenderson8320]

He with the lakers now!!!!

[@gus6877]

I’m a warriors fan but I’ve always been a huge fan of IT and always advocate for how nasty this dude was. Hope you get what you deserve bro

[@snyder_fine_art]

Go dubs

[@dr.dan.1971]

JXMY, Lot’s of RESPECT to you for making this video and Putting RESPECT on Isaiah’s Name!! 💪💪

[@NP-rf8qx]

Real rap bro honestly he deserves a contract

[@kc.21k]

Isaiah went and scored 81 in Kobe’s shoes… different breed

[@spurs_7798]

Who guarded him?

[@kc.21k]

@@spurs_7798 one of the players at the Crawsover

[@kc.21k]

@@spurs_7798 I know what your going to do. Stop being butthurt and criticizing Jimmy’s Argument because it’s straight fax

[@Darknight1024]

@@spurs_7798 does it matter

[@user-hr2vg6cj6o]

nope he was playing non NBA players. , he won’t do this in the NBA , 9 PPG max , look at pritchard and mike james

[@maherkahala5269]

Well looks like he’s back!

[@94tilinfinity_]

as a celtics fan who watched nearly every game of that 16-17 season I've been saying the same thing for 5 years, I get why Danny traded him for Kyrie, he was coming off a severe injury and Kyrie had just won a chip a year ago in Cleveland, but Isaiah is walking heart and you don't see intangibles on the stat sheet. I was crushed when that trade news came out. Got nothing but love for this guy and really wish the Celtics would sign him to be 15th man for one of these title runs, Smart and Jaylen Brown both still love him too and so does the city

[@Ecmredsoxslipknot]

I was at the game in Boston where he dropped 52 against Miami. Most amazing individual performance I have ever seen live. Absolute disbelief at some of the 3's he was hitting. From the moment he came to the Celtics, he changed the culture of a bad team and made the C's competitive and BEYOND fun to watch. He was a leader and brought out the best in everyone else on the roster. What IT did after his sister Chyna passed away is one of the most courageous things imaginable. Hope to see him back in the league because he fucking deserves it.

[@arispog1]

Thats bcoz he was allowed to carry the ball out off pick and rolls Facts

[@bigdawg-5109]

@@arispog1 tf?

[@alextheufcfan]

@@bigdawg-5109 idk either that guy is saying something retarded lmao.

[@nonyobussiness3440]

Celtics haven’t been the same since

[@BringBackAronBaynes]

I fell in love with basketball because of him. He quickly became my idol for everything he had to overcome and to this day still is. I hope some team give him a chance as he really deserves it.

[@anthonyguarini8191]

Inspirational af. 😂I agree

[@thisgame2]

Idol? Calm the f down

[@tjanderson5892]

He’s a good player, but outside of one great season he’s been below average. Him looking at himself as an equal to Bron and needing to paid like a top 10 player didn’t help his case. If he had realistic expectations, he’d still be in the league even w/ his injury. But wanting max money as a average pro doesn’t help when it comes to NBA staying power.

[@BringBackAronBaynes]

@@thisgame2 sorry bro

[@BringBackAronBaynes]

@@tjanderson5892 he looked for max money after his mvp level season, how can u say he was looking for a max while being an average pro? I agree perhaps a max contract was too much but I think he definitely deserved the bag but i guess injuries got in the way.

[@krazy4662]

thqat crying part made me actually cry..

[@albertlevario7501]

Dammit Jimmy you pulled on my heart strings showing IT on the floor crying like that but no joke dudes got skills and I've always loved seeing the David whipping up on Goliath story line great vid about an even more talented, but unfortunately overlooked little man.

[@wardsquidcirca1999]

As a Celtics fan, we’ll always miss him

[@Tech-cy9yo]

Kyrie >

[@Smash67]

@@Tech-cy9yo ratio

[@seth9165]

@@Tech-cy9yo i hope u mean as a player. Kyrie was a shit celtic. Great player, but terrible celtic

[@one0onelion248]

The way your organization treated him is disgusting. You and the fans should let them know but to each their own.

[@trublaze]

Celtics should right their wrongs and sign that man

[@Chris_Lapha]

Its a great day when Jimmy uploads

[@hudsonchitaroni3299]

Always

[@gmodemega5760]

Been following him since the dub days. Happiest ive been ever watching the draft when he was picked last! I yelled for joy. Dude shouldn't have played in the playoffs with a messed up hip and the Celtics should have given him that bag. Danny ainge did him dirty after IT played in the playoffs hurt for them.

[@capicudeane]

Came back to watch this video after watching IT do his thing with the Lakers. Hope they extend his contract.

[@mikeoxlong9675]

I never watch Jimmy’s videos while I’m doing something else like playing games or even brushing my teeth. I just have to watch it fully cuz it’s always worth it

[@almasturdyakyn1835]

Hell true

[@KenDiez54]

Heaven true

[@noahleach7690]

Didn’t notice but yh there are very few creators who command my full attention like this mans vids

[@JackDriscoll1]

i clicked on the video and was just going to stand up and grab something across my room and go back.. but then jimmy started talking and i just sat back down and watched

[@NapoleonDynmte]

Wtf that's what I'm exactly doing right now lmaooo

[@miguelsigaran5442]

FINALLY, someone giving him the respect he deserves. Ive been saying this for a while!

[@R.BuddDwyer]

@seeni gzty iversons no point

[@Joypyf]

Such a reliable basketball channel 🏀 😌

[@woochitelj]

I think someone from Lakers watched this video :) Let's go Isaiah!

[@mauricemallari6365]

Jimmy doing this for the culture. IT needs to be in the league

[@wonaldgrump9654]

76ers need to be calling

[@doodlebob2923]

@@wonaldgrump9654 ngl that’s pretty risky it could go really well or strait up terrible

[@MysteryCompound]

I've been watching IT since he was tearing up my Cougs and Klay Thompson with UW. Every time he took a shoot we just assumed it was buckets. Seeing the clip on twitter where he said they gave up on me made me pretty emotional since just a few years ago he was one of the best scorers in the league. The only knock I can think of is that his hip injury might still be causing issues but......I doubt thats the reason why. I hope he gets a good deal and shows everyone the mistakes they made

[@_jrandle1]

I think his hip is still a concern, but hell he harden was trusted to play hurt last year in the playoffs. And if somebody comments and says harden is way better then it, you’re beyond delusional. IT is 32!! THAT IS 5 GREAT MORE YEARS IN THE NBA. Idk what the celtics are doing. IT, JT, JB. Omg that’s disgustingx

[@toepac6375]

HES BACK IN THE LEAGUE YOOOO

[@superace6]

One of my top 3 favorite players. Love my short king

[@pangormiti1869]

Sad to see him crying. He was my favorite basketball player. He wasn't the best but he was inspiring with such height to play with giants, and do extraordinary things. Hope somehow he comes back.

[@dnyyl_3457]

Ye man they did him dirty

[@mbuck253]

But.. he was one of the best…

[@LessGo7921]

@@mbuck253 Exactly. He was the man just 4 years ago

[@gangg1762]

Saying that “he wasn’t the best” seems weird for someone like Isaiah Thomas, who was much more than a role player. He was one of the best players in the league during his time

[@BBalllegend1000]

What do you mean "he wasnt the best"? The video literally explains how he was one of the best at one point 😒

[@sym1546]

He showed the quality that is missing from the league: loyalty!

[@xj975]

Time and time again owners repay loyalty with "it's just business" The league adjusts to that reality.

[@sym1546]

@@xj975 Loyalty is missing on both sides: player-to-team and team-to-player. A quarter of a century ago we didn’t hear of players asking to be traded; nowadays it’s one of several black spots marring the league.

[@ifyourmarriedyourasimpanda7440]

@@sym1546 players don't have to be loyal, NBA teams are billion dollar corporations, if they want good players then they have to be loyal. Not the players.

[@Sophakingreal]

@@sym1546 players were loyal. Even if you want to start with Lebron he gave Cleveland everything he had but they couldn’t get him what he needed, help. So he found a team/company that would. That’s like becoming a lawyer and working at a firm that doesn’t supply you with the proper things to build your cases so you switch firms. Things changed when players started acting like owners. The NBA is a business before a game.

[@kenjiang21]

That's why fans wanting a player to stay with a franchise is ridiculous. If they feel like the owners are respecting them or don't show mutual loyalty and respect, then they should definitely leave.

[@DKhan7970]

man this is heartbreaking, he had to work 2x harder than any other nba he was a scoring phenom man the Nba is doing him wrong bro was on 2k dropping 65 then next week 81. idk what else he needs for a spot. seriously. i wanna see him on a team for a full season NBA.

[@joeharrell1244]

I love this video. Well put together as you always do. I hop[e more people see this.

[@riveenwickenham8392]

The first year I started watching basketball frequently, was that season and I can remember he was such an elite scorer... and he was so much better in the 4th quarter. I remember he lead ppg in the 4th by so much, it was like 10... so nuts. I would love to see him back, even as a scoring punch off the bench and I've heard he is finally fully healthy again

[@cardmaster1799]

0:40 Ah yes, my favorite player Chris Paul George

[@gawrgurafan1257]

Isaiah Thomas is my favorite player of all time. It's so sad to see him bounce from team to team with nothing more than a 10 day contract. Teams just don't give him a fair chance. If he could stay with a team, develop relationships, and practice plays more, he'd do extremely well, but teams see him only drop 10 points during his 10 days with the team and drop him. Then he enters the G League and drops 40, then he's signed with another 10 day contract, and it all repeats. It's heartbreaking. I hope IT finds a team soon. Here's hoping that the Hornets keep him around. Unfortunately, they aren't giving him much playing time, so it isn't looking well

[@Sean-bw2yj]

Met him in person got a picture with him such a gentleman and nice.. he played at my bro high school in Seattle Rainer saw his scoring in person it’s unreal how easy it is for him.. also played for my fav team Celtics we did him wrong should least paid him what he deserve

[@kaldadddddy]

What an emotional story this man has. All my hopes n prayers for him to get back into the league

[@gameboiz1]

My Celtics trades him and Colin sexton for kyrie 😂. Worst trade by this franchise

[@francobonomini3711]

Bro, if his height was like Dame or CP3 no doubts he would be an all time amazing PG. Despite that he was an incredible talent that the league insulted by leaving him apart. He deserves a chance. I hope he gets one.

[@skrapelotto]

considering his height and he was able to dominate the NBA like that automatically puts him as one of the best. If he had that same skill set and mentality with more height, longer arms, legs, Wider shoulders & more strength he would literally be a god. He has to burn so much energy to score & get open for shots and to get to the paint but he still can run the whole freakin game and shoot efficiently 😳😳😳 its mind blowing

[@K_Solo]

He talking to LA rumor has it

[@russellpo7758]

@@K_Solo it’s not happening, he wouldn’t play if he signed there

[@colinpoggers8299]

Bro Isiah Thomas is legit one of my top 5 favorite players of all time and those seasons where he was cooking everyone were inspiring to me and all my short brothers. It’s genuinely heartbreaking to see him crying like that and know that he’s not faking

[@sheezy4808]

Ima fan! Keep your head up!!

[@GeneralA01]

It would be great to see him as a starter on a weaker team then him as a bench player on some stronger team. It would be amazing to see what he is capable of that way.

[@1will2kill]

But weaker teams are looking to the future, why would they want IT to be their starter? Not sure if he would be good for development if they had other young players in the other positions.

[@captainvancer7892]

The guy is crafty, I’m sure he’d teach some moves to younger guys. IT when he was the main guy was great, outside of that I’m not sure.

[@quirkyskelly4157]

@@1will2kill no weaker team on a rebuild lives without a veteran who understands the game

[@BOBJOEGUYDUDEMANDUDE]

@@quirkyskelly4157 Veteran who understands the game? I mean bounced out in two first rounds and an ECF sweep loss doesn't exactly strike me as a play-off vet. 22-6-3 isn't bad for play-off averages for a star player, but 40% FG and 30% 3PT is quite abysmal, that's like worst player in the league type numbers. However, it is a rebuilding team so I suppose they probably aren't too focused on the playoffs. Regular season then. 16-17 he averaged 30 pts as the 28th most efficient player in the league, All star worthy, maybe even an all NBA team I'd say. Outside of that he's an inefficient low 20 pts per game scorer. He's a league average shooter, he's injury prone, and he doesn't play D. He isn't going to teach youngin's how to win (as he doesn't know himself), he's not going to teach them the fine details of an NBA defense, and he's played in 500 games (less than Andrew Wiggins lol). On top of not being a vet, he is also a ball dominant score first point guard. This is bad for any young guards who need time with the ball and any young bigs who would benefit from having a playmaking point guard. Okay offense and nonexistent defense on a guard whos in his 30's with an injury history is not exactly a recipe for success for literally any team in the league. If he can pull a Melo and become a solid shooter with a small ego, and finally bump his injury problems he could maybe find himself on a team that seems like they're on the verge like the Blazers were, but no contender nor any rebuilding team is gonna give this guy a contract. Even if he can drop 60 on a bunch of college and euro players and Paul Milsap's old ass, he played 40 games 2 seasons ago and preformed basically the same as he always has, his per36 stats are bang on his career averages, he just played less minutes. He's the same player he was before, maybe with the impact of an injury, it's just that no team has a use for his skill set.

[@Bluee42096]

Honestly, i think miami should sign him and play him 15-20 min per game as a spark plug, almost entire miami team can defend, his only job would be to generate offense of the bench and he is obviously capable

[@RafitoOoO]

IT game after his sister's tragic passing for me is one of the greatest performances of all time.

[@nolimitmasseky23]

Fax and the one on her birthday too

[@moneylink12]

We want to see IT! Thanks Jxmy!

[@aaronharper01]

He back‼️