And in other news, Isaiah Thomas handed out 9 dimes in win over the Cavs!! I bet even the Cavs didn't know he could or would pass the rock, lol!! Not bad for a guy auditioning for a big contract this summer.
I love IT. Been following him since he was on the Kings. For me, he is the most intriguing story line for this summer. Will someone give him a big deal? If so, where? Looking at the NBA landscape, he's a ball dominant guard, who depends on his legs and speed, and now hitting 30. I can't imagine most teams would turn around and give him that big five year, 150 million deal. I just don't.
And what teams have an opening for a ball dominant point guard who is a bit of a defensive liability? I mean, San Antonio would sign him if it was reasonable, to replace Tony Parker who is probably going to hang it up. But where else are viable locations? I just don't really see any. If IT is willing to do a reasonable contract, something four years, and say 80 million (yeah, that's reasonable), maybe Boston would re-sign him as a sixth man, but Thomas doesn't want that.
I just don't see a starting PG job out there for him. Not one that would make sense, anyway. The Clippers, perhaps?