NBA – Even if his playing time is almost non-existent, the former Boston scorer is having fun with the Suns. He hopes to prolong this moment of pleasure.
One minute and 48 seconds. This is the playing time granted to Isaiah Thomas during his first match in Phoenix. These seconds were offered at the end of the match against Philadelphia. From ? Nothing more, despite four games played by the Suns.
“If the match requires it, if we have injuries or players with fouls, or if it’s the end of the game and we want to take out the starters, then we can use it”, assure Frank Vogel.
The 35-year-old playmaker, so happy to return to the NBA after his time in the G-League, is therefore not completely experiencing a return to the forefront. But that’s not a problem.
“I have been in this situation before. So nothing new. I stay ready and prepared. If I am called, then I will take advantage of the situation. But until that’s the case, then I’m doing my part on the bench,” explains the former Boston player. “I’m going to be the leader in the locker room, to give my point of view. I will have an impact every day. I am like this. And if I play, then that’s the icing on the cake. »
In the meantime, he can have fun training. “This is the Isaiah we all know. It’s fun to play with him.” free Josh Okogie. “He looks very good,” adds his coach. “He’s healthy and can still score points. He shoots and plays the pick-and-roll. He’s also a great passer. »
“I know that my voice, my leadership and my experience are useful”
The one who averaged 28.9 points during the 2016/17 season is not surprised by his ability to score baskets. It’s like cycling, you can’t forget it.
“I feel like I’ve always been able to do that. In situations where it is necessary for me to score, I can do it at a very high level.
I can also make others play but I am a scorer above all. These are my qualities. I can do a lot offensively,” he judges. “You have to defend me, respect what I can do. I have confidence, I did it at a high level. I am capable of it. »
The ten-day contract is coming to an end and we do not yet know if the Suns will offer a second one to Isaiah Thomas. How does he experience this uncertainty?
“I take things day by day. I hope to stay because I know I can help, playing or not. I know my voice, my leadership and my experience are useful. I control what I can control, by being a good teammate on a daily basis”concludes the player.
Isaiah Thomas Percentage Rebounds Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts LF Off Def Tot Pd Fte Int Bp Ct Pts 2011-12 SAC 65 26 44.8 37.9 83.2 0.7 1.9 2.6 4.1 1.9 0.8 1.6 0.1 11.5 2012-13 SAC 79 27 44.0 35.8 88.2 0.4 1.7 2.0 4.0 2.1 0.9 1.8 0.0 13.9 2013-14 SAC 72 35 45.3 34.9 85.0 0.7 2.3 2.9 6.3 2.6 1.3 3.0 0.1 20.4 2014-15 * All Teams 67 26 42.0 37.3 86 .8 0.5 1.8 2.3 4.2 2.2 0.9 2.1 0.1 16.4 2014-15 * PHX 46 26 42.6 39.1 87.2 0.6 1.8 2.4 3.7 2.3 1.0 1.9 0.1 15.2 2014-15 * BOS 21 26 41.1 34.5 86.1 0.3 1.8 2.1 5.4 2.1 0.6 2.6 0.0 19.1 2015-16 BOS 82 32 42.8 35.9 87.1 0.6 2.4 3.0 6.2 2.0 1.1 2.7 0.1 22.2 2016-17 BOS 76 34 46.3 37.9 90.9 0.6 2.1 2.7 5.9 2.2 0.9 2.8 0.2 28.9 2017-18 * All Teams 32 27 37.3 29.3 89.3 0.5 1.6 2.1 4.8 1.8 0. 5 3.0 0.1 15.2 2017-18 * LAL 17 27 38.3 32.7 92.1 0.6 1.5 2.1 5.0 1.9 0.4 3.2 0.1 15.6 2017-18 * CLE 15 27 36.1 25.3 86.8 0.5 1.6 2.1 4.5 1.7 0.6 2.7 0.1 14.7 2018-19 DEN 12 15 34.3 27.9 63.0 0.4 0.7 1.1 1.9 1.4 0.4 1.5 0.1 8.1 2019-20 WAS 40 23 40.8 41.3 81.6 0.3 1.4 1.7 3.7 1.9 0.3 1.9 0.2 12.2 2020-21 NOP 3 16 33.3 25.0 100.0 0.3 1.0 1.3 1.7 1.0 0.3 2.0 0.0 7.7 2021 -22 * All Teams 22 15 40.1 33.7 84.6 0.2 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.6 0.3 0.7 0.2 8.4 2021-22 * CHA 17 13 43.3 39.7 93.3 0.2 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.3 0.4 0.6 0.2 8.3 2021-22 * LAL 4 25 30.8 22.7 72.7 0.3 1.8 2.0 1.5 3.0 0.0 1.3 0.5 9.3 2021-22 * DAL 1 13 37.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.0 2023-24 PHX 1 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total 551 28 43.4 36.2 87.2 0.5 1.9 2. 4 4.8 2.1 0.9 2.3 0.1 17.6
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
2024-03-29 17:40:19
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