“Isaiah Thomas finally signs a permanent deal with Charlotte Hornets”: Michael Jordan and Co give former Celtics star his first long term deal in a while

Isaiah Thomas has finally found a home, be it for a few months, the former Celtics maestro signs a permanent deal with Michael Jordan’s team.

Isaiah Thomas has one of the best NBA stories. From being the 60th pick in 2011 to being the face of the Boston Celtics which is one of the two best franchises in the league within 5 years was an achievement that was unheard of until ‘IT’ made it come true.

The 5’9 point-guard, be it just for a couple or so years, was a scoring juggernaut with the Celtics before a series of tragedies came before him. He suffered his sister’s death, a hip injury which he played through the Playoffs all within months.

But nothing beat Thomas mentally. Physically though, it was a different story. The man went to five different teams in the next five demoralizing years of his career, that too just after having the best time of his career.

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But then after 2021, IT became a free agent not having played a combined 82 games in his last 5-years in the league. He hadn’t given his hopes of making a return and played for Team USA and the G-league before getting some 10-day contracts because of COVID-19 trouble this season.

After getting 4 different 10 dayers with 3 separate teams, Isaiah has finally signed a permanent deal.

Michael Jordan and Co have signed Isaiah Thomas on a permanent deal and LaMelo Ball cannot be happier

After signing two separate 10-day contracts since the start of March with the Hornets, IT has now signed a permanent deal through the end of the season. And LaMelo loves it.

🕺🏽🛸💕 https://t.co/sDUgqW0rDo

— Melo (@MELOD1P) March 22, 2022

In just over 13 minutes per game from the bench, IT has been utterly efficient and has averaged 9.9 points and 2 assists in 7 games while shooting over 48% from downtown and 46% on the field goals.

The Hornets have maintained a winning record (37-35) this season, are looking to make their first Playoffs appearance in 6 years. Currently standing at 9th they’ll need a veteran presence to do so as they will be playing two elimination games in the Play-in tournament if they stay where they are.

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Akash Murty

An Electrical and Electronics Engineer by degree, Akash Murty is an NBA Editor at The SportsRush. Previously a Software Engineer, Murty couldn’t keep himself away from sports, and his knack for writing and putting his opinion forward brought him to the TSR. A big Soccer enthusiast, his interest in basketball developed late, as he got access to a hoop for the first time at 17. Following this, he started watching basketball at the 2012 Olympics, which transitioned to NBA, and he became a fan of the game as he watched LeBron James dominate the league. Him being an avid learner of the game and ritually following the league for around a decade, he now writes articles ranging from throwbacks, and live game reports, to gossip. LA Lakers are his favourite basketball team, while Chelsea has his heart in football. He also likes travelling, reading fiction, and sometimes cooking.

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