Thomas Jr. was finally recognized, this season began with the Lakers, through the Lone Rangers, and then to the final Hornets, until yesterday the Hornets official news that the team has renewed his contract with Thomas Jr. until the end of the season, which is the first "long-term" contract that Thomas Jr. has obtained this season, he has signed a ten-day contract with the Lakers Lone Ranger, but has not been able to make effective contributions to the team.
Thomas Jr. came to the Hornets on March 2, also on a 10-day contract, during which Thomas Jr. played seven games off the bench. Averaging 13.4 minutes per game, he averaged 9.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, and it is worth mentioning that the three-point shooting rate has reached 48%, becoming the Hornets' top outside shooter on the bench.
God is fair, Thomas Jr. has no physical talent, no defensive ability, but gets an unparalleled sense of rhythm, once the peak of Thomas Jr. in the Green Army is the engine of offensive rhythm, the Hornets are looking at this, Ball as the team's starting point guard, well organized but inexperienced, especially in the case of team disadvantages, Ball can only do singles most of the time, but can not help teammates play counter-attack rhythm, which has improved after Thomas's arrival, Thomas Jr. is good at mastering the team's offensive rhythm, and he can quickly get the team into shape when it is time to slow down, thereby improving the stability of the shot. Hornets forward Bridges said in the interview: "Thomas Jr. will always communicate with him on the court to make sure Ball can make the right decision at any moment, and Thomas Jr. is also helping Ball become more professional on the sidelines.