The NBA is not short of inspirational stories, and there are always some players with average physical condition or mediocre skills who work hard to win a position, play beautiful games, and become famous in one game. But if you want to talk about the inspirational example of the NBA in recent years, it must mention the name of Isaiah Thomas.
Entering the NBA with the 60th overall pick in the second round, Thomas Jr. won a stable position with his strong offense, grew into a main player in the Sacramento Kings, played a good number at the Phoenix Suns, and then became an All-Star player and the team's offensive core to the Boston Celtics.
However, after the playoffs with an injury, Thomas Jr.'s physical condition was much worse than before, and then began a wandering journey, tossing the Cleveland Cavaliers and los Angeles Lakers, and also played short jobs in the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans and other teams, and no team is willing to give Thomas Jr. a stable long contract to this day.
Always wanting to return to the NBA, Thomas Jr. declined an offer to play in overseas leagues, insisting on waiting for an opportunity in the United States. Recently, Thomas Jr. played in the NBA Development League to play for the Nuggets' subordinate teams. In his debut, Thomas Jr. scored 42 points, which was very good, and he finally waited for a new opportunity.
The Lakers have been greatly affected recently, with multiple players triggering NBA health and safety agreements and not being able to play. Yesterday, even Westbrook triggered it, so the Lakers were short of major generals, and they could only use the hardship regulations to give Thomas Jr. a short 10-day contract.
Although it's another 10-day contract and may soon be abandoned, Thomas Jr. clearly cherishes the opportunity and is content to play in the NBA.