Isaiah Thomas is a professional basketball player who has had a successful career in the NBA. He was born on February 7, 1989, in Tacoma, Washington, and grew up playing basketball with his father and brothers. Thomas attended the University of Washington, where he played for the Huskies and was named the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2009.
After his junior year, Thomas declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 60th overall pick in the 2011 draft. He quickly made a name for himself in the league, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in his first season. Thomas continued to improve over the next few years, becoming a key player for the Kings and earning a reputation as one of the league's top scorers.
In 2014, Thomas was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he continued to excel on the court. He was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in 2016 and was also named to the All-NBA Second Team that year. However, Thomas was traded again in 2017, this time to the Boston Celtics.
It was in Boston that Thomas had his most memorable season. In the 2016-2017 season, he led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals and was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the second year in a row. Thomas also finished fifth in the league in scoring that season, averaging 28.9 points per game.
However, Thomas' time in Boston was cut short when he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017. He struggled with injuries during his time in Cleveland and was eventually traded again, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers. Thomas played just 17 games for the Lakers before being waived in February 2018.
After a brief stint with the Denver Nuggets, Thomas signed with the Washington Wizards in 2019. He played in just 40 games for the Wizards before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the NBA to suspend its season. Thomas did not play in the NBA during the 2020-2021 season but signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in September 2021.
Throughout his career, Thomas has been known for his scoring ability and his tenacity on the court. Despite his small stature (he is just 5'9"), Thomas has proven himself to be one of the league's top players. He has averaged 18.1 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game over his career and has been named an NBA All-Star twice.
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