Isaiah Thomas: ‘I’m 100% ready to come back – I feel like I did five years ago’

It may have been forgotten, but Isaiah Thomas six years ago he was really playing like his MVP NBA.

The American guard had a legendary season in 2016-17, averaging 28.9 points per game with the Celtics. However, he has since been heavily plagued by injuries and has never reached this level again, and has currently been on court since 14 April 2022, when he played in the play-in match between Hornets and Hawks.

However, he declared on an American show that he was ready to return to the NBA, stressing that he cannot reach the same level he had in Celticsyet feels the same excitement.

“I’m back 100%, I won’t compare to what I was 5 years ago when I was in Boston, but I feel exactly the same…. Whatever it takes I’m willing to do, I love basketball, I want to continue my career in the NBA”the 34-year-old said specifically.

“I’m 100% back, I’m not gonna compare what I was 5 years ago when I was in Boston but I feel that same way…. Anything that’s needed I’m willing to do, I love the game of basketball, I want to continue my career in the NBA”@isaiahthomas on his possible NBA return??#RunItBack pic.twitter.com/YyRiM2p0yv

— FanDuel TV (@FanDuelTV) May 1, 2023