Isaiah Thomas

How Is Isaiah Thomas Just Like Steph Curry? Confidence

... in that regard. He thinks every shot is going in. When you get that combination, with a guy and he finds his groove, he’s almost impossible to stop.”. The New York Daily News reports the Jets and Revis were in contact in mid-February 2015, long before the opening of free agency. Jahlil Okafor isn't out of the picture for the Boston Celtics. As the days get closer to the NBA trade deadline, the Celtics are mulling a number of trade options. And the Philadelphia 76 ers aren't afraid to shop Okafor, according to ESPN's Marc Stein. "Okafor is kind of still there," Stein  said on ESPN's "Mike and Mike". "He's been so out there that you tend to think Philadelphia will find something in the next three days where they move him. I've heard that Boston has still given that some consideration. Chicago's another team that's been said to have shown some Okafor interest.". In his second season in Philadelphia, Okafor has seen a dip in his production after an impressive rookie season. His minutes have ...

Did Isaiah Thomas Recruit Gordon Hayward At All-star Weekend

... of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. They’re currently second to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the standings and as long as their team is composed of Thomas, Horford and a talented supporting cast, they should remain near the top of the standings for years to come. Adding Hayward would only serve to bolster their prospects. For a player who has said that winning is his top priority, it’s a situation the Jazzman may have to think long and hard about. More from Purple and Blues. Utah Jazz: Gordon Hayward Is Officially On the Books as an All-Star 1 d ago. While I tend to dismiss stories about Thomas throwing the Skills Challenge, it would shock me if Hayward wasn’t the target of his recruiting pitch. With all due respect to Jae Crowder, Hayward-to-Boston has the potential to take the Celtics to another level. If I had to put money on whether or not that pitch will result in him leaving the Jazz, I’d still have to say that it’s more likely he stays in Utah. The Jazz ...

Isaiah Thomas Falls In Nba Skills Challenge To Gordon Hayward

... quickly as possible. None of those skills are rebounding or shot blocking, and Thomas is not very good at shot blocking or rebounding. He is, however, very good at shooting, dribbling and passing and is also very fast. But Thomas fell in the second round to Utah Jazz star Gordon Hayward after missing several 3-pointers. Hayward then proceeded to lose in the final round to New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis, who buried his first 3-point attempt to claim the win. Thomas started well, blowing out Devin Booker thanks to a perfect first pass, even though he missed his first 3-point attempt. #Isaiah Thomas is locked in. - NBA on TNT (@NBAon TNT) February 19, 2017. Thomas appeared well positioned to move onto the final round as well, nailing his first pass to take a slim lead against Hayward. But at the 3-point line, both Hayward and Thomas went cold - missing five 3-pointers apiece before Hayward finally dropped one in to earn a trip to the final ...

Celtics' Isaiah Thomas Is A Fourth-quarter Killer, But Which Team Is He Killing

... th quarter with Thomas on the floor. Let me say that again: Despite Thomas scoring 24 points on his own in the 4 th, Boston was outscored and needed clutch free throws from Thomas late just to survive. It was not a solitary event. In fact, the Celtics have a negative net rating with Isaiah Thomas on the floor in the fourth quarter. That means that, per possession, they are actually outscored by their opponent. That seems impossible given everything I just wrote, but it's true. Check the stats. Celtics in the 4 th quarter. For the season overall, the Celtics are plus-2.8 with Thomas on the floor but plus-3.4 with him on the bench, and that comes after Thomas' last 45 days of play where he's been completely en fuego. For much of the season, they were worse overall with Thomas on the floor, which makes you wonder how this will look if Thomas cools off at all. It's not about his offense, of course. It's the other end. Listen, a 122.3 defensive rating in the 4 th ...

All-star Game Teammates, Trade Deadline Implications

... recent video for The Vertical, Adrian Wojnarowski and Chris Mannix discussed several issues, but led with the story of Butler and Boston. It really is a hot topic right now. The prospects of Boston & Chicago reengaging on a Jimmy Butler deal this week. Trade deadline preview w/ @Woj Vertical NBA and @Chris Mannix YS. __link__/Se Ey G 2 Lj 94. — The Vertical (@The Vertical) February 19, 2017. I’ve talked in the past about how the Bulls have several options for trading Butler, but this adds a bit of fun to the ASG that normally wouldn’t be there. This wouldn’t be the first time that players used the All-Star Weekend to try and leverage influence for bringing players to their team. However, this might be a seldom or even single occurrence of a top player in the league going against a fellow starting All-Star, playing on the same team for the ASG, and then having the potential of being full teammates shortly after. All of that happening within a week would be kind of crazy. More from Pippen Ain't Easy. NBA Trade Deadline 2017: De Marcus Cousins Deal Impacts Chicago Bulls 23 h ago. Boston ...

Western Crowns Two Regional Champions, Isaiah Thomas Earns 2nd Coach Of The Year

... third in the same weight class. “For Noah it’s always, ‘How can I get better?’” Thomas said. “When you’re the returning state champ, you get everyone’s best. There’s a big target on his back and he went out and dominated like he’s done all year.”. Noah Schoenherr defeated No. 6 Sergio Borg of Oxford in a 9-0 major decision, while No. 5 Vic Schoehnher defeated No. 7 Jake Rygielski of Clarkston in a 3-0 decision. “Vic is just being really offensive and creative with his technique,” Thomas said.  “His technique on the bottom has been his biggest improvement, as well as his confidence. “Having a great person to look at like his brother also helps.”. Austin Hale , ranked No. 9 at 119, had his best career finish after a 4-3 loss to No. 7 Jaron Wilson of Davison. The Cardinals had six champions and moved 12 on to states. Hale previously lost to Wilson by seven and five points this season. “He’s looking good,” said Thomas, of Hale. “I’m looking forward to him putting it all together and getting to the podium. I really want it for all the guys, they really deserve it. “It’s time to push through.”. Drake ...

Isaiah Thomas, Celtics Top Mavericks For Third Straight Victory

... lead with 3:07 left, and essentially the game. The Celtics got an assist from an old adversary, former Net Deron Williams, during a half-closing 8-0 run for a 61-50 halftime lead. Williams was tossed for arguing an offensive foul call, and though Thomas only hit the second of his two free throws, the Celtics guard then converted the ensuing possession with a three-quarters court drive. Ferrrell then made a horrid mistake with six-tenths of a second left, touching the Celtics guard’s elbow as he was attempting a 3-pointer. This time Thomas didn’t miss, hitting all three free throws for the 12-point halftime edge, in addition to an 18-point half, to go along with another 17 from Smart, clearly enjoying his latest homecoming. It helped that the Celtics shot 10-for-16 (62.5 percent) in the first half, and it didn’t help ...

Biggest Stars Don’t Think Little Of Celtics Diminutive Guard Isaiah Thomas

... can talk about him being the last pick in the draft, whatever. He’s a guy that’s taken the opportunity and ran with it. He’s been on, what, three different teams and has persevered through all that. You’ve got to have the ultimate confidence in yourself and your ability to do what he’s doing. “It’s fun to watch, except when you’re trying to guard him.”. Those who watch closely have now put him into the Most Valuable Player debate. “As he should,” Curry said. “There are so many guys that are doing special things this year, and he’s obviously one of them, and you can talk about who’s having the best year individually, this and that. He’s in that conversation. “It’s fun to see guys — he didn’t come out of nowhere; he’s an NBA player that’s got amazing talent — but just the explosion this year and the run that he’s on, it’s been amazing to watch.”. Houston’s James Harden and Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook still lead that marathon, but the former knows Thomas is on the same road. “For sure, man,” said Harden, adding, “He’s had so many different roles, from trying to make teams to trying to find minutes to sixth man and coming off the bench. Now he’s a starter and has his ...

Celtics Don't Have Any Problems With Isaiah Thomas' Future Contract Situation

... out the future of Thomas (signed through the 2017-18 season) before mapping out all of its other roster plans. “I think you guys are — with respect, I’ve worked with you a long time and enjoy it — I think you’re creating something that isn’t there,” Grousbeck said. “There isn’t a boiling problem with Isaiah. In fact, he’s basically the happiest guy that I’ve ever met right now. So there’s no issue with Isaiah, no problem that I can detect. I think he’s focused on this season and having things go great. “He’s very happy to be a Celtic,” Grousbeck added. “I just don’t see a problem and there’s not a looming problem.”. As for Thomas’ value, Grousbeck spoke very highly of the Celtics’ leading scorer. “I would start with top 10,” Grousbeck said. I don’t know — when you get up to top five in the NBA, that’s pretty rare up there. There are some unbelievable players. But there are some moments where he is the best player in the NBA for those moments. … I gotta tell you, there’s not many other guys I’d rather have going into a close fourth quarter. He’s ...

Ex-husky Isaiah Thomas Is In The Conversation For Nba Mvp

... such a variety of ways, he’s more dependable in the final minutes. Thursday night’s performance in Portland was a prototypical example, as Isaiah netted 15 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to help Boston complete a 17-point comeback and down the Blazers. Then again, with family and friends in attendance, he likely played with a little more incentive. You see, there may no be greater motivation for Thomas than doing Tacoma proud. He sports a “253” tattoo on his back with the words “Tac-town, born and raised” inked underneath. Friday, he drove from Portland to Tacoma to open “Isaiah Thomas Court” at the Al Davies Boys and Girls Club, which featured the Tacoma skyline painted onto the floor. He choked up during his speech. “Tacoma made me who I am. It’s everything to me,” Thomas said. “Every time I ...