Isaiah Thomas

[relja]

What I've seen from this guy so far this season is nothing less but awesome. The guy was drafted dead last, at 60th place. Everybody concidered him to be a bust and for the Kings to waive him. But the 5 foot 8 guy stepped up and showed signs of greatness.

The little guard played in 65 games this season, starting in 37 of them which is good, but even better concidering talks about him before the season opener. He averaged 11. 5 ppg, 4.1 assists per game, and 2.5 rebounds. Those are good numbers for an underdog rookie with a severe height disadvantage against other PGs in the league.. You almost don't notice that when you see his amazing skillset and speed, he's a good shooter, passer and is good behind the arc.

This is all great, but imagine what could he do under Rondo's mentorship. Since we have no decent backups for Rondo, this kid would be a great relief and a rest provider for Rondo. Dooling is anything but a reliable PG backup, but Isaiah would blosson even more under Rajon's tutelage.

The Kings are pretty woeful and wouldn't give him up easily, but we could work something out.. Like:

Dooling + 1st rounder for Isaiah

What do you think, guys?

[henr1k]

I have to admit that he had a pretty good rookie season but I don't see why C's would have any interest in him or why would Kings move him.

Why give up a first founder for a guy who should back up Rondo, meaning he would get 10-12 minutes a game?

He is basically a Nate Robinson clone, an undersized volume shooter who is able to put good numbers on a terrible team.

[RajonRondo9Dime]

Why would we want a 5 foot 4 inch PG?

[LooseCannon]

a) Dooling is a free agent, so any trade would be a S&T
b) I'd rather bring back Dooling if he would sign a minimum-salary contract

[arambone]

There could be a couple undrafted rookies who make similar contributions as Mr Irrelevant Thomas.

We could very well have 4 rookies on the roster, one being a udfa.

As the draft gets closer, I'm more and more excited about our 2nd rounder.

Marcus Denmon could be Eddie House, but faster.

There's gonna be some undrafted big who could make the roster as well, Ricardo Ratliffe, Yancy Gates, or somebody like that. I hope Danny will work the charm with those late 2nd/undrafted types, so we can sign one when they have offers from many teams.

Somebody else name a potential Isaiah Thomas type of impact sleeper

[bfrombleacher]

a) Dooling is a free agent, so any trade would be a S&T
b) I'd rather bring back Dooling if he would sign a minimum-salary contract

You're right. Dooling is doing great. His decision making is still suspect but he seems to be less reckless.

Plus Dooling's intangibles seem to really be rubbing off on Rondo. Rondo got a better jumper, seems to care more about the game (although pushing a ref isn't the way to go) and seems more willing to take over in general.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I likie THomas' game, but Im not going to give up a 1st rounder for him.

Id rather sign a minimum salary PG. Or bring back Keeyon. Or sign Luke Loucks from FSU when (or if) he gets undrafted.

[j804]

Why would we want a 5 foot 4 inch PG?

lol

[relja]

Why would we want a 5 foot 4 inch PG?

lol

Why does that matter? Besides, he's 5 foot 8 inches. I'd rather have a shorty who can shoot and pass than Dooling, the brick thrower.

[Celtics4ever]

Anyone who thinks guards are our problem is clueless.  We will be fine with Bradley and Rondo.   Moore can back up.   We need bigs.

[wdleehi]

If the Kings will give him up, sure.  I have no issue with Thomas as a backup.



I rather go after Billups or Kidd is the Celtics bring back KG, Pierce and Ray.  They are the big PGs that would go nicely next to Bradley when Rondo goes to the bench. 

[CFAN38]

There is no reason to give up an asset (1st rd pick) to get a player like Thomas. He would never be anything more then the celtics 4th guard in the rotation. Hardly worth trading a pick for. Diminutive PGs can be great sparks off the bench but they are also historically disposable. Look at the careers of Nate Robinson and Earl Boykins. There is a reason why they jump from team to team so often. Their lack of size always makes them defensive liabilitys. Moving forward with a starting back courts of Rondo and AB means that the Cs need size coming of the bench.

[Celts Fan 92]

If the Kings will give him up, sure.  I have no issue with Thomas as a backup.



I rather go after Billups or Kidd is the Celtics bring back KG, Pierce and Ray.  They are the big PGs that would go nicely next to Bradley when Rondo goes to the bench. 

that man is on his last legs lol if ur gonna go old point guard andre miller is a better option at least he can still play

[Who]

Not worth a first rounder. He is an average to slightly below average backup PG.

[wdleehi]

If the Kings will give him up, sure.  I have no issue with Thomas as a backup.



I rather go after Billups or Kidd is the Celtics bring back KG, Pierce and Ray.  They are the big PGs that would go nicely next to Bradley when Rondo goes to the bench. 

that man is on his last legs lol if ur gonna go old point guard andre miller is a better option at least he can still play

Miller isn't going to Boston.  He will go where he has a chance to start. 


Kidd would be a good one year pick up to play 15 minutes a game off the bench.