In an ironic twist, Isaiah Thomas may be the reason the Celtics don’t end up with Anthony Davis. Davis’ father said he wouldn’t want his son playing for an organization that would trade a player who played through injury and the death of a family member, which is what Thomas did as a member of the Celtics.
The injury part is what took IT from an MVP candidate in line for max contract to a journeyman player trying to stay in the league.
Life comes at you fast.
IT signed a one-year deal with the Nuggets and according to SHAMS he is close to returning. He has been assigned to their G-League affiliate to finish out his rehab assignment. There is a good chance he will make his debut after the all-star break.
The Nuggets have been having a tremendous and sit as the #2 seed in the West. They have had to deal with a lot of injuries, but if they can become fully healthy before the playoffs, they are a serious threat to challenge the Warriors and make it to NBA Finals.
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