Isaiah Thomas, the once highly regarded point guard, seems to have fallen out of the spotlight in recent years. Once an electrifying player known for his clutch performances and scoring ability, Thomas now finds himself struggling to find a place in the NBA.
Recently the PG has requested the Portland Trail Blazers to include him in the roster as backup for Damian Lillard. As news of Thomas’ request surfaced, social media platforms were flooded with sarcastic and caustic comments from fans. Many fans called out Thomas for his audacity, referring to his plea as “shameless” and “delusional.”
Isaiah Thomas urges Blazers to add him to their NBA roster
Recently, Isaiah Thomas took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his desire to join the Portland Trail Blazers. He wrote, “I like Portlands pieces for the future!!! A vet can help with those young guards fa shoooo”
The request made by Thomas has gone viral, with fans savagely mocking his audacity to urge the Blazers to add him to their NBA roster. Once a prolific scoring point guard, Thomas has unfortunately fallen out of the spotlight due to injury setbacks and underwhelming performances in recent years.
Social media platforms have become a breeding ground for fan reactions, with many users openly mocking Thomas for his “shameless” request. Memes and sarcastic remarks flooded the internet, questioning his ego and dismissing his current abilities on the court. The PG who last played for the Charlotte Hornets, has faced numerous setbacks over the past couple of seasons due to injuries, finds himself at a career crossroads.
Isaiah Thomas’ previous attempts to join an NBA team
Over the past few seasons, Thomas has made several attempts to revive his career. He worked hard during summer workouts, participated in the G-League, and even showcased his skills in various short-term contracts. However, these opportunities were short-lived, and he found himself once again searching for a permanent home in the NBA.
Despite his success with the Boston Celtics, Thomas’ journey took an unexpected turn in 2017 when he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a deal that brought Kyrie Irving to the Celtics. This move marked the beginning of Thomas’ struggles to find a stable spot in the NBA. Injuries hampered his performances, and he struggled to regain his previous form.
While the desperation is there and has been sensed by the whole fanbase, Isaiah Thomas looks to climb back into the NBA as fans eagerly await his next opportunity to showcase his skills and prove that he still has what it takes to be a force in the NBA.
