On December 30, Beijing time, when Thomas Jr. ended his ten-day short contract with the Lakers, he now signed a difficult ten-day contract with the Lone Ranger again, and contributed 6 minutes and 4 assists in the 13 minutes and 17 seconds of the Lone Ranger debut, the personal performance was acceptable, and Thomas also revealed the beginning and end of his joining the Lone Ranger.
Thomas Jr. factor injuries and many other factors, once long away from the league, and even this summer because of "crying" on the hot search. Previously, Thomas Jr. signed a ten-day contract with the Lakers, he shot 32 points in the first two games, but then Thomas Jr.'s efficiency dropped sharply, he totaled 2 of 16 in the last two games, facing the year-end battle with the Nets was directly hidden in the snow, and the Lakers did not renew the second ten-day contract with Thomas Jr.
However, Thomas Jr. signed the Lone Ranger and made his debut at 13 minutes and 17 seconds, contributing 6 points and 4 assists. Of course, Thomas Jr.'s 3-of-8 shooting was average, especially the outside three-pointer of 3-of-0, but his mid-range shooting in the first quarter and the two consecutive strong attacks on Fox hits in the second half still brought some help to the Lone Ranger.
In the case that Doncic and Hardaway Jr. have not returned, the Lone Ranger needs Thomas Jr. as a rotation player in the backcourt, and whether he can seize the opportunity in the next game and continue to improve his performance is the key to whether he can get a contract extension.
Thomas Jr. revealed his process of joining the Lone Ranger after the game, "I was at a convenience store in Seattle, shopping for something, [Lone Ranger General Manager] Nick Harrison called me and asked if I could play for the Lone Ranger tonight. I'll just answer him, I can fight. Thomas Jr. is still pursuing his basketball dream.
Thomas Jr. also expressed his gratitude to the old lord King, after all, he had played for the Kings for 3 seasons, "Sacramento will always be my home, thank you for those sincere love." ”
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)