On December 20, Beijing time, after 686 days, Thomas Jr. shot 5 of 10, 3 of 6 three-pointers, and got 13 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist.
Because of the epidemic, Thomas Jr. got the opportunity to return to the league and join the Lakers. On his debut for the Lakers, Thomas Jr. scored 19 points off the bench and conquered the Lakers' coaching staff. Against the Bulls, Thomas Jr. started, another chance for him to start after 686 days.
Not to live up to the trust of the coaching staff, when the Lakers chased points, Thomas Jr. once again contributed his own points and stepped forward.
With 6:40 left in the first quarter, Thomas Jr. got a chance to open the bottom corner, received a pass from Ellington, and hit a steady three-point shot. In fact, not only the offensive end, but also the defensive end of Thomas Jr. also let people see his enthusiasm, rushed to the basket to make up for the obstacles, although green made a foul, but can see the little Thomas Jr. defensive end of the fight.
In the final moments of the half, the Lakers chased the score, and Thomas Jr. fired from the outside again. Advancing with the ball, only to see him chase a three-point shot and hit steadily. In this way, Thomas Jr. shot 3-of-6 in the first half, 3-of-4 from three-point range, and scored 9 points.
Back in the second half, Thomas Jr. was still very hard, Westbrook missed a layup, only 1 meter 75 Thomas Jr. scored the ball between two people, and at the end of the third quarter, he scored 13 points and double-doubles again.
You know, Thomas Jr. now has only a short 10-day contract, a salary of $135,000, and he still has to work hard for a guarantee contract. After returning to the court in the fourth quarter, Thomas Jr. was fouled. Unfortunately, the offense was also affected, but in this battle, Thomas Jr.'s hard work is beyond doubt, can he get the guarantee contract to be regularized? See.